Ensuring Your Plumber is Licensed

Before you begin working with any new plumber, it’s important to make sure that company is certified to do the work in your state. Without a proper registration, you could be put at risk by the work that’s done. Even a plumber that knows what he is doing can make mistakes, and when those mistakes happen, an unauthorized worker is likely to leave you responsible for all the repairs yourself.

That’s why it’s so important to make sure you’re working with a licensed professional. Read on to learn how to verify that a license exists and to make sure you’re getting a contractor you can count on.

Ask if They are Certified

The first step you can take to find out if a plumbing company is registered is to just ask. Ask for proof. If they are not willing to provide you with that proof, move on to someone else that will. It’s simple and easy to do, and asking only takes a few moments.

Conduct a Local Search

Most states provide a way for the consumer to look up licenses of local contractors. Get in touch with a county licensing official, or use an online service to look up the certification of the company or sole worker. This step usually only takes a few moments after you learn where to search, and is the simplest way to verify that the contractor is certified.

Verify with the State Board

After you ask for the plumber’s permit, or proof, ask for the specific number. When you have the number, it will only take you a few moments to double check that it’s valid and that it belongs to the company that you’re having work in your home. You can easily give the number to the state licensing board and find out who the number belongs to and if it is a valid certificate at all. A couple minutes is all it takes to double check the certification of your worker before you allow him to get started, and it’s well worth the time.

The next time that you’re planning on hiring a contractor to work in your home, get all the licensing information ahead of time so you can be sure that you’re dealing with a professional. The unauthorized workers may be cheaper, but they can cost you far more over time in problems and unprofessional work.

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