Why is it Important to Hire an Experienced Plumber?
When you’ve got a leak, a broken pipe or a blocked toilet, who are you going to call? We hope the answer to that question is “an experienced plumber”. They’re the only people with the right training, certifications and know-how to fix your problem. While it might be tempting to do some DIY plumbing, you should never compromise on quality and safety.
Here are several reasons why you should put your tools back in the box and call an experienced plumber.
Legal Requirements
In NSW, all work classified as plumbing must be undertaken by a licensed plumber. So while you might have watched a few YouTube videos and feel like you’re ready to do some DIY plumbing, stop. It might actually be unsafe or illegal, and if you proceed you could be compromising your home insurance coverage. If you don’t follow the local state law, you may also suffer costly penalties.
Safety First
Plumbing work can be risky and requires having the correct tools and equipment. If you do the work yourself, especially complicated tasks like fixing water heaters, sewers and pipes, you’ll be exposing yourself to dangerous chemicals and biohazards, such as sewage. An experienced plumber is licensed to perform these tasks and is aware of all the safety requirements, such as wearing the appropriate protective gear. By doing it yourself, you’ll be putting you, your family and your property at risk.
Complete the Job Right the First Time
Doing the job yourself or hiring someone inexperienced often makes the situation much worse. An experienced plumber has the knowledge to locate problems quickly and get the job done faster. Chances are they’ve seen the problem before, which means they know which parts are required to fix the problem and how to install them correctly. An experienced plumber can also provide advice on how your plumbing problem occurred and how it can be avoided in the future.
Money Saving
Saving money in the short-term sounds like a great idea, but you might actually be costing yourself more money in the long-term. Sometimes plumbing problems are a lot worse than they first appear, and what you thought was a simple fix isn’t sufficient at all. The time and money you spent fixing the problem will be wasted because you’ll end up needing to call an experienced plumber, anyway. At Richardson Plumbing & Gas Service, we offer a free consultation where we explain how we can help within your budget and provide upfront pricing.
Contact the plumbing experts at Richardson Plumbing & Gas Service!
Richardson Plumbing & Gas Service is a fully licensed business servicing Port Macquarie and the Hastings area and our experienced plumbers are here to help you 24/7. Give us a call today on 0417 660 041 for a quote, or any time in an emergency.
If you're wondering what the major signs are for when you need to call a plumber to assist with repairs, read our previous blog here!
