When your house springs a leak or you find yourself in need of some other type of plumbing repair, it may be easy to just hire the first plumber you come across. But that can cause even more headaches than the initial leak, especially if you inadvertently allow a scam artist or inexperienced plumber into your home. Diamond Head Plumbing, Inc. wants to make sure you know what to look for in a plumber or home improvement contractor before you sign off on any plumbing service.

Check out what they consider the top three questions you should ask before hiring any plumbing contractor:

• Can you show me your license, insurance, etc.? Every state requires plumbers to be licensed through a professional licensing agency. All plumbers should also have insurance to cover accidents that may happen while on your property. The last thing you want is to be paying for additional damage as a result of shoddy plumbing work.
• Do you have references? Any reputable, professional home improvement contractor ought to be able to provide you with a handful of customers capable of telling you about the work they did. Inability or unwillingness to provide references is a huge red flag.
• Can you provide me with an estimate? The best way to make sure that a plumber or home improvement contractor isn’t trying to pull a fast one on you is to compare their price with other contractors. Ask any plumbing contractor you interview to give an estimate of what the job will cost. If someone’s quoting you a disproportionately high or low amount, it could be a sign that they’re not as professional as they seem.

For over 30 years, Diamond Head Plumbing, Inc. has been providing homeowners in the Honolulu area with top-of-the-line plumbing repair and service. No matter what you need a plumber for, call the team at Diamond Head Plumbing, Inc. at (808) 377-6899 for a reliable and professional plumbing contractor. Visit them online to learn more about how you can receive a free consultation.