Plumbers - How to find a good one

Sure it can be easy to find a plumber, but how easy is it to find a good plumber?

In today's day and age you have to be quite careful about who you let into your house. Some con artists claim to be professional tradesmen often asking for money in advance. Normally they disappear into the night, never to be seen again. Some actually complete the job to such a poor standard that can cause ongoing problems and put yourself and your family in danger.

Luckily, Australia has some tight regulations that govern the plumbing industry. Before you let a plumber in your house check that they are qualified to do the required work.

License: Ask to see photo ID with their plumbers license. If they can not provide this, then find someone else. Check the back of the ID to ensure they are qualified to carry out the work you need.

Compliance Certificate: A compliance certificate should be issued within a week on the completion. In Victoria a compliance certificate is mandatory for all plumbing jobs over $750.

Insurance: Do they or the company the represent have public liability insurance? If something was to go wrong, you don't want to be the one to pocket the expenses.