subject: Reliable Plumbers Wokingham [print this page] Selecting a plumber in Wokingham is straight forward, right? Wrong!
Before you just call the first plumber whose number you find, remember that they're going to do some potentially expensive repairs on your house, and it's possible that while they're there, they could charge you more than the job should cost, cause more damage or problems, or worse!
The last thing you need is to come home to inside swimming pool. Not to mention all the times they are hours or days late (or simply don't show up at all), wasting your precious time. Using a plumber that has a response time will help solve this problem.
You want someone who will do a good job, for a good price, in a reasonable time frame and when they say they'll do it - in other words, a 'Professional'. Do they have a professional website and Signed van checking these things will give you an indication of whether they are an established Wokingham plumber.
So, how do you actually find a good trustworthy plumber in Wokingham? Lots of ways. Ask your friends and family, and find out whom they've used and what they thought of the result.
Get on the Internet and do a search for Plumbers and the area that you live in (town/city plumbers). Select ads that give you some indication of the plumbers' skills and trustworthiness. Don't expect that they will do a brilliant job for peanuts though - you get what you pay for.
Before you pick up the phone and call, first be sure what your requirements are, and how much money you have available to achieve it. Setting these things in place means you have an objective that you can focus on rather than being led by whatever the plumber tells you.
The more detail you can give them about the problem or requirements the better they can understand your needs before they arrive on the scene. If you are planning some major remodelling, it may help to write down all the things you must have, would like to have, and those special extras you'd love if they fit in the budget you have in mind.
When calling remember to request a specific appointment time, ask them to call you if there is going to be any change, and remember to do the same if for some reason you can't be there.
Depending on the volume and type of work and how urgent it is, the plumber may first come out for a look at the job so they can give you a quote and tell you when they can do the work, or they may simply come and fix it right away. If it is an emergency such as a split pipe flooding the bathroom, ask the plumber if there is anything you can do before they arrive to minimise the damage. A good reputable plumber will be happy to help and give good advice. If they dont then you need to find somebody else and walk away.
In a major plumbing emergency, when you need someone RIGHT AWAY, but the plumber you call can't make it, ask if they know another plumber that might be able to. Again a Good plumber will do this, as they will get referrals back from the plumber that they recommend.
If you are really keen for something to be done a specific way, let the plumber know before they begin, not half way through when it's too late to change.
When the plumber comes to do the work without visiting for a quote first, it is a good idea to ask for an estimate on how much the job will cost BEFORE they start. That way, if the repair is outside your budget, you can then ask if there is a cheaper alternative.
Once the job is completed, the plumbers should clean up after themselves, removing any evidence that they were ever there.
