WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL PLUMBER?
Water is ever-present in a modern home. And because water tends to find its way into places where it is not wanted, there is always a risk of water-related problems in the home. Homeowners are constantly battling to save their properties from burst pipes, clogged drains, leaking joints, and a myriad of other plumbing issues.
When a homeowner is swamped with these problems, it is natural for them to look for ways to reduce the cost of solving them. This is why many homeowners resort to tackling plumbing issues by themselves. And with the excess of plumbing videos on YouTube, homeowners can start to think they can handle all their plumbing issues and they don’t need a professional plumber.
But this is a mistake, warns Vineyard Management, because although managing a home's plumbing is a cost issue, property owners are often looking at the wrong costs. Homeowners tend to focus on the fees they will pay to a professional plumber. But the cost they should be looking at is the long-term impact of badly-maintained plumbing on the overall value of their property.
Why do you need a professional plumber to help you with your home's plumbing problems?
1. Professional plumbers offer inclusive advice
When homeowners undertake the repair of their home's plumbing by themselves they usually do not have a holistic view of the home's plumbing systems. They tend to view problems in isolation and deal with them without thinking of how they connect to other parts of the system.
A plumbing professional sees the home's plumbing system as a whole. Along with dealing with specific issues, they offer advice on how to manage the entire system.
2. Professional training and up-to-date solutions
The technology behind a home's plumbing systems is always evolving. Newer and better systems are always coming to the market. And in keeping with these advancements, new techniques for managing the new technologies are also being introduced.
Professional plumbers undergo regular training to help them stay up to speed with trends in their industry. This is why they know the best components to use in a home and the most effective ways to solve any problems. Moreover, they can adapt their approach to suit each home's peculiar needs.
3. They are good problem solvers.
There are three dimensions to properly solving a home's plumbing issues. The first is solving the visible issue correctly. The second is discovering hidden problems that may or may not be related to the first problem. The third is preventing future problems.
Most amateur plumbers only think of the first part; solving problems they can see. Conversely, professional plumbers solve problems that homeowners are aware of and also detect hidden ones.
Using a professional plumber allows homeowners to institute preventative care in their property, which is usually cheaper and more effective.
4. Professional plumbers understand plumbing & building codes
This is important for securing the long-term value of a property. Failing to follow building and plumbing codes, not only endangers people, it devalues the property. Professional plumbers work according to the laid-down procedures of their industry.
Amateur plumbers are not bound by such considerations and often take shortcuts to fix a job. This will save money in the short-term but eventually impair the property's value when the owner wants to sell it. Also, failing to abide by building and plumbing codes can void the homeowner's insurance policy.
5. Professional plumbers have the right tools and the latest equipment
Tools, supplies, and equipment play a huge role in how well plumbing repairs are done. Without the right tools, homeowners or unlicensed plumbers often have to improvise. This can affect the quality of the job and the repair will take longer than is necessary.
Professional plumbers have tools that make it easier to diagnose faults and test a home's plumbing. They can detect problems with pinpoint accuracy and also tell if the issues have been effectively resolved. Using the right tools and supplies affects the longevity of pipes systems. It ensures pipes are installed correctly and reduces the likelihood of future leaks.
6. Professional plumbers save you money
The professional plumber does a more proficient job that saves the homeowner money. Before trying to solve a problem, professional plumbers create a plan that considers every possibility. This is why they don’t compound the problem in the course of fixing it, as amateurs often do.
Amateurs learn as they go and may flood a home in the course of fixing a leak. A professional solves the problem in a shorter time and in an efficient manner that costs less. Moreover, plumbing problems that are not repaired professionally tend to re-emerge.
7. Professional plumbers guarantee their work
When a homeowner uses a professional plumber they guarantee that they will not pay twice to solve the same problem. This is because the professional guarantees the work and the owner can always notify the plumber if there are issues with the job. The professional plumber will come back and repair the error, at no cost to the owner. This means that even if problems re-emerge, the owner will not have to pay to fix them.
Taking a DIY approach to solving plumbing problems takes a toll on the owner's time and the home's systems. In the end, the money saved is really not worth the trouble.