When hiring a plumber to perform a job in your home, make sure you have all the information you need before agreeing to the work. Bradford & Sons Electrical Plumbing & Heating in Canandaigua, NY, lists the top five questions to ask a potential plumber before any service begins

5 Important Questions for Your Plumber

Are You Licensed & Insured?

The most important information to learn is if your plumber is licensed and insured. This ensures that the plumber you’re working with has been registered with the state or local government and that their work will pass inspection. It also protects you and the work done. Hiring someone who is unlicensed and uninsured leaves you without an option if something goes wrong.

Do You Offer Warranties or Guarantees?

If something breaks or problems occur after the job is completed, find out what the plumber’s policies are on parts and correcting issues. Some will return to fix any trouble while others will replace certain fixtures only. Get any warranties and guarantees in writing.

What Does Your Estimate Include?

Make sure any quotes you receive are in writing and are clearly laid out. Find out what the cost covers. Does it include materials as well as labor and clean up? What happens if problems come up and how will that affect the final price? Get a detailed estimate as well as their policy for surprises along the way.

How Are Payments Broken Down?

Find out how they expect payments and what any upfront costs will be. Reputable plumbers will not require the full amount upfront. Many will ask for percentages of the total cost along the way after certain steps are completed.

Who Will Be Doing the Work?

If the plumber you speak with isn’t the one performing the work, get details on the person who will be. Get their qualifications and experience, and make sure they are also covered by insurance in case of an issue.

Family-owned and -operated, Bradford & Sons Electrical Plumbing & Heating provides quality HVAC, plumbing, and furnace services to residential and commercial customers in Ontario County. To learn more about their plumbing repair services, visit them online or call (585) 657-7309. Like them on Facebook for more information and updates.