Your Trusted Plumbers in Gawler

Hiring a licensed plumber is essential as it means they are legally allowed to perform their services. After all, the last thing you want is someone without any qualifications or training working in your home. A current and valid license must be held by all plumbers, and it must cover all work being performed, as more complex jobs may be covered by a separate license depending on where they are operating

Most licensed plumbers will be able to carry out basic plumbing jobs – such as drain repair or maintenance – to a high standard. However, when it comes to more complex work, it’s a good idea to ask whether your plumber has completed similar projects before. Knowing your plumber has experience working on similar jobs will not only give you peace of mind, but will usually ensure they have the knowledge to provide better results.

Any good plumber should be proud of their work and happy to share testimonials from previous projects they’ve completed. Not only can you ask your plumber for the contact details of people they have worked for in the past, but you can also check their Google reviews to see what others have written! Unless the business has only recently been established, a plumber without any feedback can be a red flag.

The last thing anyone wants is to be surprised with extra fees after a job is already done. This is why it’s important that you receive a detailed, written quote from your plumber prior to any works being carried out. Written quotes should include everything from details about the labour involved to the cost of materials and a deadline for how long the quote is valid for. This will ensure that you won’t be responsible for hidden costs that will blow your budget!

Like any service, it’s important that you hire a plumber within your budget. However, just as you don’t want to be overcharged for a service, it’s important that you’re aware of any ‘too-good-to-be-true’ prices. While opting for a cheaper tradie doesn’t always mean you’ll get a lower standard of workmanship, in some cases a less experienced plumber may undercut others as a way to reel in business. If you are finding that one tradie is significantly more affordable than others, it’s a good idea to ask them why their services are so much cheaper. Often the answer may be simple – such as using cheaper materials or having access to more affordable sub-contractors – and will provide you peace of mind that you’re getting both a budget-friendly and high-quality service.

Hiring a plumber that holds public liability insurance for their business is critical, as it will protect you from paying hundreds or even thousands in repair costs if anything bad were to happen on the job. This is especially important for bigger jobs such as renovations, as there is always a small chance that something may go wrong and your property may be damaged. With an insured plumber, you can have confidence knowing that they will have the means to pay for any repairs if they are needed.

Whether or not you need to sign a contract with your plumber will depend on the state you live in. Generally, each state will set a value that dictates when a contract must be signed between tradie and client. For example, in NSW, you will need to sign a contract for any projects valued at $5,000 or more. However, many Fair Trading bodies recommend written agreements for smaller jobs as well.