Hiring a Plumber in Topeka: Questions to Ask
A few questions before the job starts protect your home and your wallet, whether it's a small repair or a full remodel.
Request a plumberLicensing and permits
Plumbing licenses and permits are handled locally, by the city or county where the work is done. Ask which license the plumber holds and whether your job needs a permit. Bigger jobs such as water heater replacement, new lines and sewer work often do.
Insurance
Ask whether the company carries liability insurance and workers' compensation. If someone is hurt or something is damaged while the work is done, insurance protects you from paying for it.
Written quotes
For anything beyond a small repair, ask for the price in writing with what's included: parts, labor, permits, cleanup and hauling away the old fixture or tank. Ask how surprises found once work starts will be priced and agreed.
Warranties
Ask what warranty covers the labor and what the manufacturer covers on parts. Keep the paperwork with the house records.
Red flags
Door-to-door offers after a storm, pressure to decide on the spot, prices far below other quotes, requests for full payment up front, or suggestions to skip the permit.
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Get more than one quote
For bigger jobs such as a water heater, a sewer line or a remodel, two or three quotes help you see what a fair price looks like. Compare what each one includes rather than only the total. A quote that leaves out the permit, haul-away or patching can look cheaper and end up costing more.
Keep the records
Keep invoices, permits, warranty cards and any photos the plumber gives you. They help with insurance claims, future repairs and selling the house, because buyers and inspectors often ask what work has been done and when.
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