Showing posts with label consumer advice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label consumer advice. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Plumber Reviews at Atlanta Plumbers Online

In the last post I did a little outline of some external plumbing resources that can help many of you do-it-yourselfers and aspiring plumbers master certain basic plumbing tasks. In the event that you have concluded that plumbing is just not for you then I would like to share another resource with you. The resource is a site called Atlanta Plumbers, and it is a place where consumers can get both plumbing tips and reviews of Atlanta plumbing companies. I'd highly recommend that you prepare yourself in advance for a possible plumbing emergency. This means checking out local companies in your area and also reading review sites like Atlanta Plumbers. This can take a lot of the stress out of a plumbing problem when you realize that you are no longer under the gun to get the problem fixed by the first company that can come out. You should have a list of 2-3 companies that you would be comfortable calling in the even of a major issue. When you are not faced with an immediate need, you can much more calmly assess the pros and cons of each company and select a company that you feel good about.

Now what are some of the best ways that you can find information about plumbers in your city? Well of course there is always the internet. You will likely know the names of some of the bigger players in your area and a simple google search for their name should yield some fairly relevant results. If they are listed with the Better Business Bureau that is usually a good thing and you can check out their record with them. In addition the BBB, you will also want to check with your state licensing board to evaluate any complaints on their license. Now of course it goes without saying that if you are going to hire a plumber then you should hire a professional and a license is an absolute must.

OK folks well thats all for now, if you have any other resources you would like to share with the community please feel free to post a comment!

Monday, January 11, 2010

Selecting the Right Plumber

When the time comes where you need to select a plumber to perform a repair in your home you need to be ready to ask the right questions to make sure that you do not get ripped off. Here are a few simple tips that can help any home-owner make an informed decision when they are the position to hire a plumber.

1. Make sure the plumber is licensed. This is a big one. Far too often local handymen pass themselves off as plumbers and hiring one of these amateurs can cost you lots of money in the long run. If a plumber is licensed this means he or she has gone through the rigorous task of obtaining master plumber certification. This is no easy task and requires an in depth knowledge of all of the science involved in plumbing. Anyone who is licensed at one point or another really knew their stuff! Making sure the plumber you hire is licensed can help you out big time.
2. Check references. Any plumber worth his plunger will have at least a dozen local references that they can provide to let you know the type of work that they do. Without references, a plumber is basically saying, "Hey can you pay me for some on-the-job training?". Needless to say when it comes to your home you don't want to take this chance. Check those references!
3. Check Plumber Review Sites. In many cities all across the country there are websites devoted to rating and reviewing local plumbers. Sites like Atlanta Plumbers Online offer unbiased local reviews of plumbing companies in Atlanta. In addition to Atlanta, that site also services the large Atlanta suburbs offering reviews for plumbers in Marietta and plumbers in Alpharetta as well. Look for review sites in your area as a way to have a little unbiased information.

These tips and many more can help you save on plumbing expenses in the long run.