Even if you think you are a seasoned Do-It-Yourself (DYI) homeowner, there will definitely come a time when you will have an urgent need to hire Edmonton plumbers. There will be some plumbing jobs that will be tough for you to handle. Some plumbing jobs will also be unsafe for you to do on your own. If you want to be cost effective with the plumbing job you need to be done in your home, you need to be in full control before hiring a plumber. Calling a plumber in haste, even during an emergency, can be costly.
Be in Control
If you feel it is time to call in the plumbers, be in full control of the situation. Being in full control instead of panicking and feeling overwhelmed will allow you to make smart decisions.
Consolidate
You will have huge savings if a plumber works on multiple repairs.
- Inspect all the sinks, faucets, toilets, drains, etc… in your home
- Inspect the rest of your plumbing system.
Organize
You will have huge savings when you organize plumbing jobs. Make a list of all plumbing jobs that needs to be done. Do not rely on your memory to avoid missing out on something. If you have a list of all the plumbing jobs that need to be done, your plumber can get to work immediately. If you have agreed on an hourly rate, your list will enable the plumber to analyze the plumbing issues faster.
Prepare for the Coming
Preparing for the arrival of your plumber will come a long way in lowering your plumbing bill.
Clean Up
Check all the areas your plumber will be working on and make sure that they are clear. A visit from a plumber may turn out to be a good reason to do some cleaning up you have been putting off for some time. If he is to work on the bathroom, get rid of stuff that will get on his way like a clothes hamper, empty toiletry bottles, trash bins etc… If he will be working on the sink in your kitchen, pack-up the dish detergent, sponges and cleaners under the sink. If the plumber will have to do this, it will be time that will be added to your bill.
Set Aside the Parts
If you attempted to replace a toilet part, but still it did not work, set aside the parts you have disassembled and show it to the plumber. This will help him diagnose the problem faster.
Hold Your Horses
If the dripping of the faucet is keeping you awake at 3:00 am, it may look like an emergency situation. Before you rush to the phone and call your plumber, think twice. Having the plumber come to your home before or after service hours will mean that you will be billed more. Turn off the main water source for the rest of the night so the dripping does not bother you until morning. Calling your plumber in the morning will save you some money. Sundays, and holidays will also cost more.
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