Whether you have a leaky faucet or a broken water line that has water pooling up around you you may need an emergency plumber. Just the thought of having to deal with a plumbing emergency can send some homeowners into a panic.

It can be somewhat of a challenge to find and hire a good plumber. Especially with all the horror stories you hear throughout the community. Keep reading to learn how to pre-qualify plumbers and to ensure you pick the right one for the job at hand.

Finding Plumbers In Your Area

Before you ever start your search for a plumber you need to make a note of the fact that there are two types of plumbers. There are typically plumbers that will handle basic repairs and there are plumbers who actually install entire plumbing systems.

Make sure you are looking for the right plumber depending on the project you need done. One obvious way to start your search is by talking to family and friends and getting their recommendations.

If they have had a plumbing job done recently in their home then they are likely to know if the plumber they used was any good or not. However, this is a good place to start but there is still some research that needs to take place to ensure you get the perfect plumber for the perfect price.

You will ultimately need to review and compare several different bids from several different plumbers to see how they differ, what’s the cheapest option and what are their reviews from their respected customers about their business.

I know I said cheapest option but you definitely don’t want to go for solely the cheapest option. You will likely get low quaity work if anything you could end up needing more reparies when it’s all said and done.

However, you don’t want to spend all of your hard earned money on a plumber either. You need to pick one that is somewhere in the middle with a lot of good reviews from customers. That’s a great way to see which ones are good and which ones didn’t show up when they said they would.

You can also look at your local home improvement store or major plumbing suppliers that are in your area for a plumber. You can also rely on real estate agents because they use plumbers to make repairs to their homes that they are getting ready to sell.

You can also utilize the TrustedPros contractor directory for a licensed plumber that is in your area. It’s recommended that you start out with 3-5 plumbers because you will need to narrow that number down so it’s a good option to start out with more than one or two options.

You want a wide array of skills and training to be a part of your plumber's vocabulary. And you want them to comply with building codes and be up to date with their plumbing methods.