How to Hire a Vancouver or Burnaby Plumber.

Do you need a Vancouver or Burnaby plumber but aren't sure who to call? I suggest you spend a little time looking into it, you will probably save yourself a fair bit of money and a huge headache. It's possible the wrong contractor could do more harm than good. Asking a couple informed questions might help you find the Vancouver plumber that is the best fit for you.

• Ask a family member, friend or neighbor for a referral. If they had a good experience with a contractor chances are you will too. What's better than a testimonial from someone you know.

• Determine what type of plumbing contractor you need. Many plumbers focus on either construction, service, and or heating. A construction contractor may not be the best choice if you require someone to make a service call. 

• Inquire about their rates and compare their prices to equally qualified competitors. Ask them if there are additional charges besides their hourly or flat rate. Many companies charge travel time, miscellaneous, and gas charges. Some companies won't mention hidden costs until they give you the bill.
  

• Make sure the plumber is licensed and insured. If they don't have a business license and coverage but are operating as a professional contractor that should be a red flag. 

•  Establish what qualifies the plumber as a professional. Vancouver and Burnaby plumbers should be Red Seal Ticketed Journeymen and their helpers should be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Sometimes companies will send an apprentice with little experience to do work that is beyond their knowledge but still charge you the same price.

Don't pick your plumber randomly out of the yellow pages based on the biggest ad or the best price. Your plumber should be qualified and willing to discuss reasonable questions and concerns you have about the job. If they are not, you should probably continue your search until you find a plumber that is.

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