Plumbing Work—Why You Should Leave it to the Professionals

Sure, your handy neighbor may be able to fix your leaky faucet, but for any of your other plumbing needs, don’t trust anyone but a licensed professional. We’ve all seen the movies and sitcoms where the ambitious yet hapless do-it-yourselfer attempts a plumbing job that is clearly outside his scope of expertise. While it’s funny when the pipe bursts and water sprays the actor in the face on TV, that is the last thing you want happening in your own home. Read on for more reasons why hiring a professional is always in your best interests.

Safety
A specialty like plumbing should never be attempted by a layperson first and foremost, for safety reasons. Shoddy patch ups and incorrect fixes can result in a bigger and more expansive and expensive problem later. It’s not worth the financial risk or the risk to your home. In cases of pressure and hot water, a professional plumber will know how to perform the job safely and will be least likely to injure himself in the process. Your home’s safety as well as the repairperson’s safety is best protected if that person is a licensed plumber.

Health
Incorrect repairs can lead to slow leaks, which inevitably result in standing water situations. Mold spores are allowed to flourish with a constant water source like standing water. Mold infection can adversely affect the health of anyone living in or visiting your home. Standing water can also compromise the integrity of the building materials in your home.

Saving Money
Paying twice for the same service should always be avoided. By opting to hire a licensed professional plumber, you know that their work is guaranteed and the parts are covered under a warranty. Why pay a friend of a friend who tinkers with plumbing as a hobby when you have many professionals in your area that can assure you of their credentials and experience, as well as guarantee their work?

You will also save money by hiring a plumber to perform an inspection when you suspect there may be a problem. Letting such issues go for any period of time often leads to more extensive repairs being needed.

When in doubt, call a plumber. Too much is on the line to trust just anyone with the safety of your home. For more information on plumbing problems and repairs, call your local licensed professional plumber today.