{"id":1156,"date":"2017-08-07T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T15:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/?p=1156"},"modified":"2017-08-07T13:11:59","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T17:11:59","slug":"why-hire-professional-plumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/why-hire-professional-plumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Always Hire a Professional Plumber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Plumbing_Pipe_Tube_Water_Pipe_Construction_Industry_Improvement_House-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"plumbing-tools\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Plumbing_Pipe_Tube_Water_Pipe_Construction_Industry_Improvement_House-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Plumbing_Pipe_Tube_Water_Pipe_Construction_Industry_Improvement_House-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redrockmechanical.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Plumbing_Pipe_Tube_Water_Pipe_Construction_Industry_Improvement_House-1024x685.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>This is something we can\u2019t repeat enough: when it comes to your home\u2019s plumbing system, whether you need a simple fix to stop a leak or a full new appliance installation, \u00ad<em>always hire a professional plumber from the start<\/em>. We understand it\u2019s tempting to try to tackle some jobs on your own\u2014after all, you did get that great set of wrenches as a birthday present last year. Or you may want to save some money by going with a local \u201chandyman\u201d or some other non-professional who says something like, \u201cHey, I can fix that for you totally cheap!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be fooled! Proper plumbing work requires the best in training, experience, and equipment. Amateur work will not only be time-consuming, it can lead to water leaks, backed-up drains, and damage to your house.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Okay, I\u2019ll hire a professional\u2026 but <em>which<\/em> professional?<\/h2>\n<p>This is a great question. Simply searching for \u201cprofessional plumber\u201d on the Internet will turn up many results. Not all professionals are equal, so how can you choose?<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things to look for when you\u2019re on the search for a local professional plumber:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Licensing: <\/strong>This is what really sets a professional plumber apart from an amateur, and you want to ensure that you only hire a licensed professional. Having a license means a plumber who is registered with the appropriate state or local governing body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> Yes, it\u2019s possible for a licensed and trained plumber who is new to the business to be able to do a great job. But years in business counts for a lot. It not only indicates a plumber with experience to help on the job, it also shows trust built up within the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Master plumbers on staff:<\/strong> Licensed Master Plumbers mean people with the best training in the industry. People you can count on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional warranties:<\/strong> Look for a plumber who offers a warranty on labor in addition to the manufacturer\u2019s warranty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emergency service:<\/strong> When you have a serious plumbing problem, you won\u2019t be able to wait until a plumber\u2019s office hours before you can get help. Always look for a plumber who offers 24\/7 emergency service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free estimates:<\/strong> You won\u2019t have anything to lose when you turn to a plumber with the confidence to offer free estimates on their work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Positive local reviews:<\/strong> See what other people from your community are saying about the plumber. (For example, take a look at <a href=\"\/about\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">some of the reviews<\/a> our customers have given us.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family-owned and operated:<\/strong> \u201cBig Box\u201d national plumbing companies don\u2019t always have a customer\u2019s best interests in mind. A family-owned company understands the value of great work and customer service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you are looking for <a href=\"\/plumber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a plumber in Burlington, VT<\/a> or elsewhere in Northwest Vermont or Northeast New York, we\u2019re the contractor to call. We\u2019re a family-owned and operated company that\u2019s been in business more than 20 years. We\u2019re proud to have Master Plumbers working on our staff. And yes, <a href=\"\/contact\/request-estimate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we offer free estimates<\/a>. We also offer work for commercial plumbing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Red Rock Mechanical, LLC answers the phones 24\/7\u2014you\u2019ll always be <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">connected to a live person<\/a> when you need plumbing assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not all professional plumbers are equal, so how can you choose? 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