There are hundreds of Charlotte plumbers, as you'll notice quickly when sifting through the yellow pages and newspaper ads. But when you need a professional Charlotte plumber, you probably don't want to take any chances.

Here are some tips on hiring a professional plumber in Charlotte NC, for residential or commercial plumbing needs:

1. Look for BBB members -- Find a plumbing company for the Greater Charlotte area that's a member in good standing of the Better Business Bureau. Plumbing companies must go through a stringent process to gain their membership with BBB, so once that membership has been officially granted, you'll know that the plumbing company is likely a professional, dependable company that's been around a while. Look for the BBB emblem in their ads or on the website, or simply ask if they are a member if you're not sure.

2. Read testimonials or ask for customer references -- Plumbing companies in Charlotte NC that have been servicing the area for quite some time should have a solid customer base, with satisfied customers that are more than willing to give a reference. You can ask for references, or view the plumbing service's website to read what other customers think about the company.

3. Make the call and ask questions -- The best way to get to know a Charlotte plumber is to ask plenty of questions when you call. Also, be ready to give as much information as possible about your situation or plumbing emergency. If your faucet is leaking, then be ready to tell what type of faucet and where it's leaking. If you have a water heater problem, be ready with the name brand and type of water heater (whether gas, electric or tankless).

4. Look for a plumber that is willing to take care of emergencies -- Plumbers are often needed for emergencies after hours. If you use a plumber that's not willing to offer emergency service, then you'll be stuck without someone to call after hours. Find a plumber that you can count on day in and day out - especially if you own a business such as a restaurant, hotel, apartment complex, hospital, nursing home, etc. where plumbing systems need to stay running smoothly 24/7!

5. Master Plumber -- Make sure the owner of the plumbing company is indeed a Master Plumber. This means he has had the schooling required to know not only the basics of plumbing, but the nitty gritty of all aspects of plumbing, including legal aspects, health risks, the best ways to handle plumbing emergencies, etc. A Master Plumber can offer a top-notch level of service with professionalism that cannot be promised by inexperienced or less knowledgable plumbers.

6. Licensed, Insured -- Look for these two words in the plumbers website or ads, or ask about his license and insurance when you call. Licensing means the plumber has gone through the legal process to offer very professional service. Insurance means the plumber has obtained liability insurance in case something were to go wrong while working on your plumbing systems - that does any type of damage to your home or business.

7. Friendly Service -- Plumbers are notorious for having less than friendly attitudes. And with this type of work...who can blame them. But nevertheless, a professional plumber should be dependable, kind and caring about your plumbing needs. Plumbers should offer advice to help you avoid future plumbing problems. They should fix the problem - not just put a bandaid on it.

8. Affordable, but not cheap -- Plumbers with cheap prices usually offer cheap service and use cheap parts or piping. If you want quality Charlotte plumbing service, then don't base your decision solely on price. Running a plumbing service costs money...equipment, supplies, technicians, vans and fuel, schooling, etc. It is skilled labor, and it is also dangerous labor in many cases. Working with water/sewer issues poses many health threats. Keep these in mind if you want to shop around for cheaper pricing. Hire a Charlotte plumber based on his merits and quality of service. You'll pay a little more...but it will be well worth it when you don't have to call him back again and again for the same problem.

Keep these tips in mind when searching for a Charlotte plumber. Charlotte NC and surrounding areas has many plumbing companies, but not all will meet the requirements above. And when it comes to plumbing, you'd rather be safe than sorry!

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