Your home’s plumbing is an important utility, and should receive the dedication of a skilled plumber. But how do you know if a plumbing company will meet your standards? Don’t worry, there are a number of things you can keep an eye out for to guarantee you work with experienced plumbers who consider your comfort and satisfaction as priority one.

Since the plumbers at LTS Plumbing & Heating Inc. want you to have the best possible experience, we’re sharing our top tips for finding the best plumber.

Licensed? Upfront Prices? This Is How You Find Expert Plumbers

Trying to select the right professional between all these different plumbing companies can be daunting at first at first. Everyone’s promising better service, but which ones really have what it takes to back that statement up? Keep these important things in mind before you start looking:

  1. Confirm they’re licensed, insured and preferably certified: The first way to confirm that a plumber is a professional is by making sure they’re insured and licensed by relevant and local organizations.Particularly experienced plumbers will also seek out certifications proving their high degree of competency. These certifications are vital when you need specialized services such as testing and backflow prevention.
  2. Ask about their policies related to warranties or service guarantees: Many key plumbing services like maintenance appointments are important for keeping the warranties of your plumbing equipment active. Also, some plumbing companies offer their own warranties on the products they sell. This demonstrates confidence and their ability to replace broken equipment.
  3. Read reviews and testimonials describing past projects: It never hurts to have a second opinion, and any reviews providing them are a great source of information. If these reviews illustrate reasons for caution, you’ll know it can be safer to look elsewhere.
  4. Carefully compare estimates: Once a plumber provides you a quote for a potential plumbing project, it's common make sure the price is not too high. But estimates that are unusually low is also reason for caution.A huge gap in pricing could mean the plumber will cut corners or take other cost-saving measures.It’s also important that the quote comes after the plumber has completed an in-person inspection to determine the scope of the job. If the estimate is just one from someone over the phone, the actual cost at the end of the project could be far outside your expectations.
  5. Work with plumbers that are quick to respond, detailed and committed to long-term solutions: A sense of professionalism is always important, but what should a “professional” plumber should be? For example, the plumbing technician should always be knowledgeable and courteous. At minimum, you’ll know the project will proceed smoothly.

But there are other ways to determine your plumber will provide the best possible service. How responsive are they with addressing your concerns? Do they help you understand why the problem showed up and keep you informed on how the job's going? And finally, the best plumbers offer solutions that last. Preventive measures keep problems from happening in the first place, which means a more effective and cost-effective plumbing system.

You Can Always Trust the Plumbers at 570-648-0748

570-648-0748 wants to provide outstanding plumbing services in Shamokin and Sunbury, so we strive to work with plumbers that demonstrate all the values of professional service. No matter what clog, leak or other problem you're dealing with, our plumbers will get the job done right.

If you’d like more information or you want to schedule an appointment, contact us 570-648-0748 today.