Keep Your Plumber From Charging Through The Roof

• Talk to your plumber and be clear about what work will be done and find out exactly what you’ll get charged for and how much.
• Get all numbers in writing, with all specific work accounted for.
• Don’t pay for a major project such as the installation of a water heater upfront. You want them to do a good job and you’ll want some recourse if the work doesn’t turn out as planned.
• Clear out the area before your plumber arrives. Your plumber charges by the hour, so you don’t want to keep him waiting while you’re tackling a clean work area.
• If you can avoid having your plumber come during emergency and peak rate hours, do so. Your plumbing bill will be much lower.