What To Look For When Choosing A Plumber

If you are on the lookout for a trustworthy local plumber who is reputable, turns up when he says he will, does a good job and charges a fair price, then it is not as hard as you might think… Here we explain what to look for when choosing a plumber.

Check References

Whether it is for a simple job or a boiler installation Newton your first port of call should be to ask family, friends, neighbours and colleagues if they can give you a recommendation. You can also use the online service Which? Trusted Traders to find reviews of plumbers near you. If you need work on your central heating Newton, then your plumber will need to be Gas Safe Registered. Gas Safe (formerly CORGI) is the national register of qualified gas engineers – and all plumbers registered with Which? Trusted Traders have to be gas Safe qualified. You’ll find that our plumbers Newton all have the required paperwork and qualifications.

Get a Quote

Once you have chosen some Newton-le-Willows plumbers to call for quotes, it is time to get on the phone and explain what your problem is – in detail. The plumbers’ call out charges will be given, but the amount you will have to pay on top can vary depending on the type of problem. If you do not have an urgent problem it is worth getting at least three comparable quotes, but it might not be possible to always get a price on the phone without them taking a look in person – always treat any quotes given over the phone as a rough estimate, and they may increase if there are other problems.

Choose Carefully

When the plumber has agreed to take a look; before engaging them with the work you can establish whether you trust them: did they arrive on time? Did they speak in language you could understand? Did they give a clear written quote of what work will be done and how much it will cost? Follow the what to look for when choosing a plumber advice and you can be sure you have chosen the best plumbers for your problem.