Help, My Drain Is Backed Out!
Organic listings are the golden eggs of Google. I would argue that in the case where the search pulls up the local listings, the organic listings are actually a close second. Still, being first in the organic listings is a very coveted position. Of all the clicks on the results pages, the first organic listing gets more than half! While we are not here to provide a course in SEO, I can tell you that the first organic position for most local businesses is NOT HARD TO GET. That's because most businesses don't understand how "that guy" got to the top. I suggest to many business, choose two or three of the most popular keywords that represent your products and services and then add the general location where you want that business to come from.
water leak If your service provider has adequate knowledge and training on the topic, this might be a good time to find out more about energy alternatives. He may be able to install low-flush toilets and lower-output shower heads. This is also a good time to talk about solar thermal water heating, though perhaps before the roofer is finished up top.
The number one thing to look for is emergency services. You never know when a pipe will burst or a toilet will overflow. It is not always during business hours, and you certainly cannot wait hours until a Local plumber is ready to come to your home in the morning. You need someone who will be responsive when you need fast help, which is why you should look for a company that provides emergency hours. You may have to pay an extra fee, but it is usually cheaper than having to pay for mold elimination down the road after letting standing water stay in your house for days.
Local reviews are pretty easy to find with searches too. Annie's List had a few. City Search pulled a lot of plumber reviews for Denver plumbers, aurora plumbers, and companies from other smaller towns, but they were a bit too shallow and didn't provide enough information. Not for for me at least. Aurora has a local hub pages site on the Internet... loads a on line ads for all kinds of stuff and some plumbers and handyman types too.
Emergency plumbing service Third and last (but not least), make sure you ask the price of the repair before the plumber starts work. For all but emergency and very small jobs it is best to ask for a written quotation before they start. The explanation for that is both people will know what is expected and the risk of a misunderstanding is reduced. You can, if adequate time is available, also obtain several quotes and choose the best one.
Licensed plumbers are well trained but even the best plumbers can be left scratching their heads. This however, doesn't mean that the plumber isn't qualified. The various innovations in plumbing may call for the help of a specialist. A good plumber will admit when an expert needs to be brought in. It's important to be upfront with your issues to identify early on what kind of skill is needed for the task.
Once you're happy that one is appropriate, ask the plumber to confirm the quote in writing. When the final bill arrives, it should not deviate from this quote or at least not by very much.