Finding a good plumber online can be a difficult task. Let’s face it. There are at least hundreds of plumbers to choose from, and that’s just the legitimate ones. It’s only natural, with some many plumbers to choose from, that you’ll come across some plumbers that aren’t skilled enough for task at hand, aren’t experienced enough, or just aren’t qualified at all (there are many of them out there).
Finding a Good Plumber
There’s no magical crystal ball that can help you decide which plumber is best suited to your needs. However, there are a few things that you can look out for that will help narrow down the search:
- Make Sure They Are Registered
- Examples Of Their Work
- Previous Customers
- Testimonials / Reviews
- A Customer Guarantee
Now, let’s take a look at these in more detail.
A Good Plumbers is a Registered Plumber
Unfortunately there are two many “cowboy plumbers” looking to make some easy money these days. These so called plumbers haven’t studied or practice their trade and have been ripping off unsuspecting customers for many years.
When you’re looking for a good plumber online, look out for the logo of the relevant regulatory system in your country. Here in Ireland, you should look for the RGI logo. You can even search the RGI website database to check if your plumber is registered and qualified for the job you need. We strongly recommend that you take great care to ensure that the plumber you choose is both registered and insured for the job.
Ask For Previous Examples
A good plumber will be proud to show off his work. After all, it’s great for customers to get a sense of the plumber’s abilities and it’s great for the plumber to be able to showcase his skill set. We keep our gallery page updated with some photos of our latest work so our customers know exactly what they are getting when they choose Dublin Area Plumbers.
Check The Client List
When it comes to letting someone enter your home and work on your plumbing, you want someone who has experience. A good plumber will have a list of top clients that can attest to quality of that plumber’s work. We want our customers to know that when they choose Dublin Area Plumbers, they’re choosing a plumbing team that has worked with some of the biggest establishments in Dublin. That is why we’ve listed some of our top commercial clients on our website.
Word of Mouth is Key
Any plumber can talk until the sun comes up about how great they are. Why wouldn’t they? They need you to want to do business with them. Can you really trust what they have to say though? Trust is the most important element in deciding which plumber to go with. Try searching the plumber’s website for testimonials from previous clients. Better yet, try searching for their company on Google. Their Google page will have reviews from customers that the plumber can’t delete and alter in any way. Now you’ll be able to trust the word of previous customers when searching for a good plumber.
Guaranteed Quality
Accidents happen. You get a brand new shower installed or a boiler replaced, and two weeks later it stops working. In a perfect world, everything would work as it should at all time. On the rare occasion that it doesn’t, a good plumber should provide a guarantee to their customers that the work carried out is under warranty for a minimum of 12 months. It wouldn’t be fair to pay for the same repairs twice. All work carried out by Dublin Area Plumbers is guaranteed for 12 months. This guarantee is independent of any manufacturer’s guarantee. This all come back to trust. You need to trust that when a job is done, it’s done right.
These are just some of many qualities that a good plumber should have. Other indicators of a good plumber include a 24 hour service, transparency in regards to their rates, a registered business address and landline number.
If you have any tips for finding a good plumber that we haven’t covered in this article, please leave a comment below.
It’s true that finding a good plumber online can be hard! There are SO MANY options when you look for help on the internet…choosing the best one for you can seem impossible. I love that you said that a good plumber is a registered plumber. I think a lot of people probably don’t realize how important it is to find someone who is registered, not only when you need a plumber, but ANY time you need professional help!
I think that it’s very important to give your choice of plumber a call before you have an emergency. Making sure you have the right person for the job is very important. If you don’t synchronize your values and ideals before the emergency happens then you might have some surprises. Thanks for the help!
Great post! I learned a lot about how to find a good plumber online. I really like how you said that ” a good plumber should provide a guarantee to their customers that the work carried out is under warranty for a minimum of 12 months.” I have never had the need for a plumber but it is good to know that a plumber that offers a guarantee to their customers is the type of plumber that you want to hire.
I think checking word of mouth reviews is a great idea for finding a good plumber. You can ask your friends and family or even check online reviews to find a good professional. The next time I need a great plumber, I’ll check around using the tips you laid out. Thanks for the awesome information!
I liked the advice about asking for previous examples. It’s true, people like to show off what good work they’ve done, plumbers would be no different. I also think word of mouth is a great thing to look for. When someone does good work, the word really does get around.
Thanks for this helpful post on finding a good plumber online. I just moved to a new area, and that means I have to find a good plumber. I want to be able to find a plumber that I can trust and that I can continue to work with in the future. I like your tip on making sure that the plumber is online, and that they have some examples of their work. I will have to try to find a plumber that has a good online presence. Thanks!
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Finding a reliable plumber is important to me. I want to have someone I can trust whenever I might need professional help in a plumbing situation. Thank you for informing me of what to look for when seeking out a plumber online. It is very intelligent to make sure they are registered.
We have been trying to find someone to come look at our plumbing for a while now, but weren’t sure who. It’s interesting that you should listen to word of mouth. It would be nice to talk to people that have had their plumbing worked on, and get their people.
There are some great advice here that people should definitely be aware of. Thank you for this article
I agree that you would want to check a client list when you are looking for a plumbing service. I would imagine that you would want to find someone who is well liked by past clients in order to ensure excellence. I’m looking for someone to help with some plumbing repairs so I’ll have to check their client list beforehand.
When you hire a plumber online, always check there reviews. Yelp is a great source of customer reviews, but it’s also a great idea to check a more reliable source like the Better Business Bureau before coming to a conclusion.
I agree that using the internet is a good way of reading testimonials of others. This is a good resource to use to learn what they do well and what they can improve on. My wife and I have noticed that the drain in our shower doesn’t drain really well. I’ll have to look up online some local plumbers and read over their reviews.
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My husband and I are looking to find a plumber for a leak we have in our shower. We want to make sure that we find the right plumber that will provide quality service at an affordable price. Like you said, we’ll be sure to find someone that provides a guarantee on their work for at least 12 months. Thanks for sharing these tips to help us find the right plumber.
My sister recently had a pipe burst unexpectedly, and it made me start thinking what I would do if something similar happened to me. So I decided to look into emergency plumbing services I could use if a pipe were to burst in my house. So thank you for saying I should try to find a plumbing service that has a list of clients that is willing to vouch for the plumber, so you know that they have good quality and can be trusted.
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That seems like a good idea that you pose to look for the company on Google to see reviews from other customers. I’ve been thinking about remodeling my bathroom, and I’d like to get a new sink put in, so I’d need more pipes, I think. If I do decide to do it, your tips will help me find the right plumber for the job.
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