Wilmington Residential Plumber Contractors to Fix Plumbing Leak

If you are like me, you found yourself in a new home and a few months after settlement you ended up with a plumbing problem and in need of a decent skilled residential plumber. It’s funny because I am capable of a lot of things but when it comes to fixing leaks, I’m lost. Plus, I had no idea where to start to look for help. How do I know the person I call is honest and not going to charge me an arm and a leg for something I don’t even need?Now that I’ve had a few home repair situations I know there are some basic steps to finding a good plumbing contractor. There are certain things you should always look for such as a license and insurance. But, more importantly, take the time to get at least 2 references and 3 estimates. It’s also been my preference to get estimates based on the job, not necessarily open-ended and by the hour.Finding a good plumber in any town can begin with referrals from friends and family. For me, I had no real connections yet in Wilmington that could lead me in the right direction so I had to look online. It’s pretty tough to choose a good plumber contractor online if you don’t really know what you are looking for in the first place! So, I ended up choosing a few that just gave me a good feeling for starters and then I asked a lot of questions. I guess I asked the right questions because I was able to get one really good plumber to come to my house and waive the initial visit charge to look at my leaking faucet. Some will charge for the first visit and some will come out and give free estimates.There are really just a few steps to choosing the right plumber to fix your leaks.1. Gather a list of potential plumbers.2. Call them up and ask a bunch of questions.3. Get at least 3 to come out and give you estimates.4. Get some references, research them a little more.5. Execute a contract for services.One final step is if you are happy with them, try referring them to someone you know that needs plumbing help. Referrals are really a great way to compliment a skilled service provider.Sometimes, people are not sure what to even ask. Well, here are 10 questions to start with:1. How long has this plumber been in business?2. Is the company in good standing with the Better Business Bureau?3. What are the hours of availability?4. Does this plumber have proper liability insurance and a license?5. Do they drug test their plumber technicians that get sent to your home?6. Will the plumber contractor wear protective shoe covers and minimize messes?7. Do they have any kind of guarantees on keeping appointment times as requested?8. Do they have a written satisfaction guaranteed policy?9. Will the plumber handle getting all needed permits for the job?10. Can they provide a list of references?Those questions are a good starting point to use when screening potential plumbing contractors before signing a service agreement. Oh, here is a pretty good tip: When you finally get the estimates, if you are really having trouble making a decision, throw out the lowest bid and the highest bid and go with the plumber in the middle. Sometimes, the one that bids too low may not have realized the actual work involved and will end up making up for it somewhere that you won’t see until it is too late. The one that is the highest might just be a little too busy to give you the best quality work possible.