{"id":854,"date":"2020-03-30T11:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T15:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=854"},"modified":"2020-03-27T15:15:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T19:15:02","slug":"why-you-need-pro-for-plumbing-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.performanceplumbinginc.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/why-you-need-pro-for-plumbing-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Pro for Your Plumbing Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"woman-looking-worried-about-plumbing-problem-under-sink\"Homeowners often assume they can just get a general handyman to fix any problem they have\u2014you pay less and they do an effective job, right?<\/p>\n

Well, we know this seems like a viable solution to whatever your plumbing issue is, but your experience and the result will not be the same as if you had gone with a professional.<\/p>\n

Our professional plumbers have been in the industry for a long time, so we have seen what can happen when homeowners believe in this common misconception. Plumbing isn\u2019t an easy job, and even something that seems simple could actually require special expertise.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s vital that you hire a well-trained, licensed, and insured service professional when you need work done. Hiring a handyman might seem like a good way to save money, but hiring the wrong person for the job could actually leave you paying more to fix their mistake.<\/p>\n

Hire a Pro for your Repairs and Installations<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just repairs you should trust a professional plumber for, but installations as well. Homeowners often mistakenly think that plumbing installations are simple, when in fact just a small mistake can lead to a huge problem.<\/p>\n

Take your bathroom plumbing for example… let\u2019s say you install a toilet, but you don\u2019t know the correct rough-in size. A toilet that is too large or too small for the rough-in can\u2019t be properly sealed, and you\u2019ll find yourself either with a frustrating and preventable replacement to make, or with repair needs you weren\u2019t expecting.<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay, So How Do I Spot a Pro?\u201d<\/h2>\n

There are a few factors to look for when picking a professional plumber\u2014licensing, insurance, and training. In most jurisdictions, a plumber must have a set amount of experience in order to even qualify for what\u2019s called a journey level or specialty plumbing certification. Even at the lowest level, this enables a professional plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing within single family dwellings, duplexes, and apartment buildings under three stories tall.<\/p>\n

Insurance is vital as well\u2014in most cases, plumbing contractors must hold a minimum general liability insurance. This means that if your plumber causes any damage to your property, they will pay for it. It also means that if they\u2019re injured on the job, their company will be liable.<\/p>\n

Proper training is essential! Professional plumbers in our area go through years of training to be able to do whatever plumbing job is asked of them with success. Under an experienced team, they\u2019re able to learn the robes, including how to diagnose and repair any plumbing problem your home may experience.<\/p>\n

What Can Happen If You Use a General Handyman?<\/h2>\n

Choosing a general handyman for your plumbing job can leave you in a bind. How so? Read on\u2026<\/p>\n