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Our professional plumbers have been in the trade for a long time, and we have seen what can happen when you have the wrong home services \u201cprofessional\u201d in your home, whether it be for your HVAC, electrical, or plumbing needs.<\/p>\nOur professional plumbers have been in the trade for a long time, and we have seen what can happen when you have the wrong home services \u201cprofessional\u201d in your home, whether it be for your HVAC, electrical, or plumbing needs.<\/p>\n
Plumbing, especially, can be quite complex, and even something as seemingly simple as unclogging a drain can bring up unexpected surprises that you\u2019ll only want a trained professional to manage (trust us). Still, we understand the temptation to hire a general handyperson, or to even take the offer to help from a friendly neighbor.<\/p>\n
We can\u2019t stress, though, how important it is that you choose a licensed and insured plumbing contractor when you need any kind of work on your pipes or plumbing appliances. You may think you\u2019re saving money but in the long run, hiring the wrong person for the job can cost you more.<\/em><\/p>\n A state plumbing contractor license is required for most plumbing jobs you\u2019d need to call for. This is true in many states, and we are no exception. In other words, only licensed plumbers should advertise within the trade\u2014though it\u2019s easy for most homeowners to believe that a general handyman is just as qualified.<\/p>\n What\u2019s important to remember is that to be <\/em>a licensed plumber, we have to have the experience and ongoing training to back that license up.<\/p>\n Licensed plumbers are also required to be insured to work in homes in our area. Generally speaking, licensure requires, at the very minimum, a general liability insurance policy for plumbing contractors. This helps protect you\u2014the homeowner or customer\u2014in case any damage occurs on your property from the work we do on your plumbing.<\/p>\n You can and should ask any plumbing contractor you hire for proof of licensing and <\/em>insurance before they start work in your home.<\/p>\n Professional plumbers go through extensive training in order to complete their jobs thoroughly and effectively. Under the watchful eye of an experienced team, they learn the ropes, including how to properly diagnose and repair plumbing problems that are specific to your area.<\/p>\n You might still be tempted to choose a general handyman for your plumbing needs. Perhaps the price seems right, or maybe you just want someone who can get to your home quickly. We understand, but here\u2019s what can go wrong:<\/p>\n This is one of those things that\u2019s simply not worth the risk. You\u2019ll be glad you called when you contact our team and get in touch with our insured and licensed plumbers!<\/p>\n At Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc.<\/a>, your comfort is our promise! To set up an appointment with a plumber in Cedar Rapids, IA<\/a>, give us a call at the number above, email customerservice@daltonphc.com or schedule an appointment online.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Choosing the right plumber is about much more than just calling a handy neighbor. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[324,81],"tags":[310,228],"class_list":["post-2622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cedar-falls","category-plumbing-service","tag-cedar-rapids","tag-plumber"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2622"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2626,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622\/revisions\/2626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daltonphc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What It Means to be a Licensed Plumber<\/h2>\n
What It Means to be an Insured Plumber<\/h2>\n
The Training Professional Plumbers Go Through<\/h2>\n
Why You Shouldn\u2019t Forgo Professional Work<\/h2>\n
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