Generally people don’t give their plumbing a second thought. As long as they open a tap and they have running water and everything works. Until one day - when it stops working or water starts flowing through the ceiling. Then all of a sudden it’s chaos and they’re frantically looking for a plumber.
Plumbers can be one of the most expensive services to hire. It can also be really tricky to find a reliable, affordable plumber near you. Luckily, there are excellent service providers that can connect you with 100s of background checked, verified plumbers in Johannesburg.
To make sure you don’t get taken for a ride or find yourself in some hot water we recommend requesting references and examples of previous work. If you’re using a service like Kandua.com you can read 5 star reviews of listed plumbers in Pretoria, Centurion, Randburg and all areas in Gauteng.
Plumbing problems are some of the most costly issues to have. There are some plumbing issues such as minor drain blockages or changing taps, that you may be able to fix yourself. However, the more complex jobs that can cause the most damage require a trustworthy, experienced plumber.
For example, a burst geyser can not only damage your ceiling but depending on its location, it can also destroy your floor, carpets and very expensive electronics. Not only should you not attempt to fix this yourself, but if you want to claim from insurance then you will need a registered, qualified plumber to give a quote and an assessment of the damage and the cause.
Plumbing costs can vary depending on what city or country you live in. However there are some universal factors that can affect the cost of hiring a plumber no matter where you live.
When looking for plumbers in your area, remember that price should not be the only thing you go on. Experience is highly important - that’s why most experienced plumbers charge a premium. You’re paying for more than their skill, you’re paying for their years of knowledge and experience which is what will help you most.
Experienced plumbers will be able to advise you correctly on the best course of action to take, they’ll also be able to tell you what’s possible in terms of your budget.
After all, you’re hiring an expert for a reason, so make sure you utilise their expertise.
If something doesn’t feel right about a plumbing quote then trust your gut and shop around for another quote and only hire a plumber that you feel comfortable with.
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