Ask yourself (or the plumber) these questions before you decide on someone who can be your on-call specialist for all your household plumbing needs.
Section A
Questions for the plumber
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Are you licensed?
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Are you bonded?
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Do you have proof of insurance?
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Are you registered as a tradesperson, or are you an employee with a larger company?
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How long have you been in the plumbing business?
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Is your rate hourly or fixed?
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How much will my project cost — and what's included?
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What quality of fixtures do you use?
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Who will be doing the work?
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What is your availability?
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Can I call you with questions? When?
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Are there any guarantees included in the pricing estimate?
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Do you do more emergency or remodeling work?
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Do you have any references?
Section B
Questions to ask yourself
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What do the online reviews say?
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What does the website tell you?
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Are they polite on the phone?
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Can I get a referral from someone I know personally?
