Are you licensed?
You should ask this question of the individual or the company that hires the plumber in Leighton Buzzard. Sometimes you get a handy man that knows some plumbing work who now calls himself a plumber. You want to avoid these types because you are not sure of the quality of work that will be done.
What are all the fees in the estimate?
Some plumbers offer a free estimate. Be careful about taking the offer. Sometimes the “free” estimate is only free when you actually hire the plumber. If you don’t, you will be required to pay for the work done to make the estimate. Read the fine print before signing any documents.
Are you insured?
Accidents happen and that is the reason why plumbers should be insured. The professional plumber that takes his business seriously will be insured against any accidents that may happen while at your home.
What are your service rates?
Make sure you when you get a quote from the plumber, you read all the items listed and know what you are paying for. Is the service included as well as the purchase of parts? Where will the parts be brought from? Do not hesitate to ask the plumber to clear up doubts you might have on the quote
Do you charge for overtime or travel time?
When you call a plumber, you might be charged a call out rate. Find out if the plumber is located far away from Leighton Buzzard and ask how long it will take to get to your home. You should also find out if the call-out rate is higher on weekends and late evenings.
What is your response time once a call is placed?
This question is geared towards having a long term relationship with your plumber. If you run a restaurant or a bar, you might need the services of a plumber often. You want to know that your plumber is very responsive when you need him
Do you have any references?
A good plumber will have done many jobs. Ask for references from him or ask your friends or family to refer a plumber to you. Another way to do that is check on his website to see if you can see any examples of satisfied customers
