Top Plumbing Services
Plumbers work on many things, not just toilets and sinks. While they offer a wide range of services, below are some of the most common problems you may need to call a plumber for.
- Slow or blocked drain: If your sink doesn’t go down or the bathtub drains slowly, it’s time to call in a plumber. They’ll clean your drain or repair your pipes so everything is flowing again.
- Dripping faucet: Have a faucet that drips all night long, driving you crazy and keeping you awake? Maybe your bathtub continues spitting out water instead of shutting off completely? It’s probably a bad or damaged faucet.
- Water heater trouble: If your shower never warms up or every sink in the house slows to a trickle when you run hot water, but the cold water runs fine, your water heater may be broken.
- Leaky pipe: If you have a puddle under the sink, a wet spot on the wall, or the pipes in the basement drip onto the floor, you could have a leaky pipe.
- Clogged toilet: Do you flush the toilet and it just doesn’t go down? Or maybe it overflows? You probably have a clogged toilet.
If you have any problems relating to your plumbing or drains, check our list of qualified plumbing professionals to find a plumber near you. They’ll get you taken care of and back in service.
Plumbing Cost Guide
Expect a lot of variation in the price you’ll pay for plumbing work. Part of the cost is labor, and some plumbers can charge higher rates because of expert knowledge which could lead to a quicker or more complete repair. Some of the cost is for parts to complete the repairs. There are regional variations in pricing, as well. Here is the average of what you’ll pay for some typical repairs:
- National Average: $140-470
- Clogged Drain: $120-275
- Dripping Faucet: $125-300
- Water Heater Repair: $145-1100
- Leaky Pipe: $150-650
- Clogged Toilet: $125-435
Tips For Hiring A Plumber
It can be a daunting task to find a plumber you can trust, but here are a few tips to get you started.
Check Reputation And Reviews
The first step is to look at the reputation and reviews of your local plumbing professionals. The best place to do that is Best of The Web. Here you can find pre-approved plumbers, and you'll find their phone number, hours, and services. These plumbers can be trusted, are qualified, and verified.
Ask About A Warranty
Check to see if the plumbers you're considering guarantee their work. A quality plumber usually offers a warranty, often guaranteeing their work for a year. If they don’t guarantee their work, you may want to consider someone else.
Get Multiple Estimates
Get multiple estimates – aim for three or more. Some plumbers will give estimates over the phone, but many want to see the problem in person first. If any estimates seem outside the range of the others, consider tossing that one out and checking with someone else. Estimates like that could mean the plumber doesn’t understand the problem.
