In our previous article, we have provided you with the top things to consider when choosing the best drain cleaning company in Orange County, California. This time, we’d like to dive in a little deeper, as to what makes a good plumber and how to go about finding one.
Oftentimes, home and business owners alike make a big mistake when it comes to choosing a plumbing company – they wait for a major plumbing problem to come up before they make a choice. While a good plumber should be able to respond swiftly to an emergency call – waiting for such a situation to choose your plumber, deprives you of the time needed to do some research beforehand. If you put yourself in this situation, you’ll be desperate to call anyone who is available and you won’t make an informed decision about who you hire. Choosing a good plumber before you need one will give you the opportunity to understand your options and select the best plumbing company in Orange County now.
Now you may ask – “But how will I know a plumber is good if I don’t actually have him come to fix a problem?” Great question! Read on to find out.
Searching for a good plumber
A quick “Good plumber in orange county” google search will pull up local plumbers in your specific area. But searching sites such as yelp will enable you to find plumbers who are top rated by other home and business owners just like you. Things to look for are not only start reviews – but how many reviews they have in general. More high reviews means this plumber has been around for awhile and more customers can vouch for their workmanship.
Yelp also verifies if said plumbing company has a verified license and provides you with the plumbing license, issuing state and license type. Each company will have different highlights such as available discounts, deals, payment plans, certifications or years in business. This information is provided by each individual company. The more information that is easily available from the start shows how transparent a company is and how much effort they’re willing to put in, to make this information available to you.
Another valuable piece of information to look for is their response time. This will give you an idea as to how long you can expect to receive a quote.
Reviews
Now that you’ve looked at the above mentioned factors, you may be eyeing a few companies that seem to look promising. As you get ready to read their reviews, ask yourself first “What do I expect from a good plumber?” Knowing what you expect from your plumber will make reading reviews a little easier, as there will most likely be plenty of them to read.
Things you could look for are:
- Is this company known for professionalism?
- Are they kind and respectful to others’ property?
- Are other customers expressing that they feel well informed about their issue, the solution and ways to prevent their problem from recurring?
- Are customers expressing that their prices are reasonable?
- Is this plumber willing to talk about your issue before expecting a monetary commitment from you?
- Are these reviews recent?
Maintenance Call
After doing your research, with no pressure to address a time sensitive issue, you should be able to narrow down your search to one or two companies you could potentially call in the case of a plumbing emergency. But you still shouldn’t wait for such an emergency to occur, prior to calling in a plumber.
Any good plumber working for a reputable company should be available for a regular maintenance or drain cleaning call. While some drain issues can be handled on your own, many need the assistance of a plumbing professional and a good plumber will be able to answer any questions you may have, share preventative steps to help avoid clogs and inform you what to do in the event of a back-up.
Scheduling a hydro jetting service is a great way to clean your drains on a regular basis, to help prevent major issues from occurring and give you the opportunity to see how your plumber of choice communicates with you, treats your property and responds to your needs.
Choosing a good plumber and a reputable plumbing company in Orange County, doesn’t have to be a stressful or daunting task. Taking the time prior to an emergency situation will result in a decision you can feel good about. But even in those pesky emergency situations, know that your friends at VIP Drain Services are available to help 24/7.