Most plumbing woes require a licensed professional, whether repairing a leak, or insuring trouble-free installation of new plumbing and fixtures. This article gives insight to common plumbing problems, and tips for remodeling or new construction.
Plumbing is something everyone must deal with, whether finding a plumbing contractor for new construction, a remodeling project, or just providing plumbing repair.
When Do I Need to Call a Plumbing Contractor?
Some common problems found with plumbing include:
- Rattling pipes; may be caused by several factors, most commonly because they are not sufficiently secured or strapped to the wall frame. The pipes may need to be properly secured.
- Slow drains; may be partially clogged. If a kitchen sink, the dishwasher may be improperly plumbed. The drain may need to be unclogged, or the dishwasher plumbing corrected.
- Loss of hot water when another faucet is turned on; especially in older homes when hot and cold water pressures are not balanced. A pressure balance valve may be required.
- Toilet tank leaks; plumbing parts inside the tank or seals may need replacing.
To make sure these plumbing repair problems are properly addressed, or when doing a remodeling project, you may want to enlist the services of a licensed plumbing contractor.
Plumbing a Remodel or New Construction
A remodeling project might include new plumbing design or new plumbing installation. You will want to meet with the plumber and all contractors involved and develop a timeline, so everyone works together and the project goes smoothly.
Before taking bids from potential plumbing contractors, make sure you have detailed plans. Provide each candidate with an identical copy of the plans. Rule of thumb is to get at least three different bids for a project.
Ask candidates if they are licensed to do plumbing. Also request references. Ask each candidate when they could start, and when the project would be completed. Take the time to check references on other projects they have completed.
To find a licensed Plumbing contractor in your area, use references from people you know, or check with a local licensing agency. Online resources are also available let’s say Canada and the US. You can search for “plumbers Temecula CA” or “plumber Temecula”, they are near Canyon Lake, Elsinore, Temecula, Murrieta, Sun City or Wildomar. For Canada, you may check out the “handycanadian” website. In the Philippines, I don’t think all plumbers are licensed but they do great work. Got mine fixed just a few weeks ago and no problems yet.
Anyway, getting a licensed contractor may actually save you time and money because they do know what they are doing. As for those unlicensed ones, just make sure you are on top of what’s being repaired or suffer the consequences 🙂
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very informative post! for plumbing problems, if and when, I’ll call my husband and let him handle it! LOL!
I usually do almost all of the plumbing works in the house. But when it comes to the grandest installations, I really call some help from the experienced plumbers. I know they can be expensive to pay but luckily, most of them are my relatives.
On any work I think we really need to certify that we’re good on this field. Not just an ordinary person who just learned from another, without any proofs that he’s good at it! 😛
I dont know anything about this but atleast i learned new informations about this
Am glad I live in a condo which has a 24-hour rotation team for electricity and plumbing concerns 🙂
I think these jobs are highly essential but under-appreciated.
Fixing toilets and water faucets on your own can be disastrous if you don’t know what you are doing. hehe
I’m lucky that I have a very good plumber and resourceful too so that I don’t have to spend too much on repairs.
it’s a good thing to actually get licensed plumbers or if not, those who are really knowledgable because it can get really frustrating if you repeatedly encounter problems and eventually spend more money….
Fortunately we don’t have plumbing problems at home and if in case we’ll have one (which i hope not), I think My uncle’s can handle it.
Well I guess every adult should know the basics of plumbing yet if worse comes to worse, call help.
I always do the plumbing on my clogged sink and if i can’t fix it ,my hubby does.
need to share this link to my mom!