Hiring A Portland Plumbing Company

Finding a good plumbing company to hire in Portland can be a little intimidating. With many self-proclaimed plumbers out there, it would be a wise decision to hire an experienced and high-quality plumber. Failing to do this always results to having a shoddy job done, which can lead to costly repairs in the future. Hiring an experienced and responsible plumber is however the key to having a good job done. Discussed below are some of the most important factors to look out for when hiring a Portland plumbing company. 

1.    Insurance: Even plumbers have a right to protection. Should an accident happen while in the field, the insurance premium should cover for the damage and injuries incurred in the process. For this reason, only consider hiring companies that have an insurance cover for their employees. The insurance policy not only covers the plumber, but your property as well. 

2.    How long has the company being in business:  How long the company has been in business should be a concern to you as well.  Although the company might have been in business for some time, inquire to see if there are newbies in the company. Even new companies can have experienced employees, which is the reason why you should take time to look into their portfolio as well. The project coordinator should however have enough experience in plumbing to help guide new employees.

3.    References and warranty:  If the company has been around for a long time, it should then be able to provide references of its work. This should be included in its portfolio for easy access. Most companies allow clients to rate them and even write a short review on the quality of service and experience. You should take some time to read through the reviews and even contact some of the references provided to ascertain the job specifics. In addition to this, it would be advisable to ask whether the company does give a service guarantee.  This should help protect you from incurring extra expenses should there be a problem with the plumbing job. 

4.    Customer service:  Every company should have a customer service/portal where clients can call to make inquiries. The customer care desk should always be ready to answer questions and handle anything else related to their work. Try to contact the customer care for each of the companies in your shortlist to see how responsive they are.  If the customer service is unresponsive, be ready to receive the same should you hire them.

5.    Pricing:  Almost every plumbing company in Portland has a different pricing mechanism. Requesting all the companies to send you an estimate or a quote of services offered is however recommended. This makes it possible for you to get an idea on how much to budget for, for the entire exercise.  Although most people will go for the cheapest available option, it’s advisable to go for an affordable provider.

The tips discussed above should help you find the right company hire. Whichever company you decide to hire, make sure everything is put in writing, or in a contract.