subject: Top 3 Tips To Save Money On Plumbing [print this page] Plumbing like many other contracted jobs can get expensive fast. Use these three tips to save yourself time, headache, and most importantly money on your next plumbing job.
Take Proper Care of Your Plumbing
This may sound like a common sense tip, but it's definitely one of the most effective ways to keep your plumbing in good working order, which in turn means you'll have to fix it less. Always keep your drains from getting clogged up with hair, grease or anything else that may find it's way into your sinks or toilets.
Fix It Fast
As soon as you see even the slightest problem with a leaky faucet or toilet that keeps running, find out what the problem is and fix it right away. Lots of these jobs you can easily do yourself. If you leave ignore plumbing problems they can turn into something much more serious. While it might be annoying to spend the money to get a leaky pipe in the basement fixed today it could save you thousands in the long run. Just image what would happen if you left a small drip in your basement that turned into a steady flow. Not only would you have to pay for the extra water, but the additional damages could be catastrophic is mold starts breading under your home.
Always Use a Licensed Plumber
In the even that you do can't do the job yourself you should always use a licensed, bonded, and insured plumber. While you can easily find a handy man or someone else who says they know how to do the job, the only way you'll know for sure is if you hire someone who has had the proper training to do the job within the codes and ordenances in your state.
