What to Do When Your Plumbing Contractor Does a Subpar Job
It is human nature to make mistakes, it can happen to the best of us, even a time-served plumber. Here are some of the more common plumbing mistakes made by plumbers and homeowners alike. Know to prevent them, so you will be ahead of the game.
Wrong Fit
Just as you would not go to a heart specialist to sort out a bladder problem, you need to make sure that you do not hire the wrong plumber. In times of emergency, people will scramble to look for any plumber that is available immediately.
Rush Jobs
Some plumbers only want quick repair jobs in order to take on more lucrative assignments, however, not spending the time needed to do a good job, no matter how basic it may be, will often have a negative impact.
Price Over Skill
As the saying goes, “You only get what you pay for” this also applies in business. While you don’t have to hire the most expensive plumber, neither should you hire one solely based on price alone. So if you hire a plumber just on price, you may end up paying twice, so try to find the right balance between quality and cost.
Steps to Take After a Botched Job
Sometimes determining a mistake is easy. For example, the sink still leaks, the drainpipes are still not draining. The moment you realize the job was not done properly do the following:
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Contact the plumber again and tell them to come back and rectify the problem. This should be done at no extra charge.
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Get everything in writing.
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If the work is still unsatisfactory, or the plumber will not pick up the phone, contact another plumber. If it is not an emergency, check references.
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Give the plumber time to do the job correctly.
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Provide pertinent information about the house and the plumbing issue.
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