You’ve just had the main water service line leading from the street to your home repaired. You are relieved because you’ve avoided what could’ve been a disastrous situation.
Except two weeks later, you notice a crater in your yard and a bubbling pool. You’ve lost water pressure in your home and the water is a funky color. You call the plumber who did the project, but he won’t return your phone calls. You inquire at the local Better Business Bureau about the plumber in question, and all they can tell you is that there’s a long list of complaints against the guy.
Meanwhile, you must spend more money to fix a problem you thought was corrected. Without getting back any money from the botched job. What went wrong?
When it comes to the experience and technical expertise required to address plumbing, electrical, or HVAC projects around your home, don’t hire just any “Dan in the Van.” When you hire unlicensed and uninsured contractors, your project most likely will not end well.
Let’s address these two items separately. When you hire a licensed technician, you know that you are bringing someone into your home who has experience, expertise, competence, and someone who will adhere to established standards.
When you hire a licensed professional, you do not have to worry about a lack of skills or training that results in shoddy work and potential safety hazards. You don’t have to worry about the risk of compromised safety protocols because the contractor cut corners. Finally, you won’t have to worry about permit issues or fines that could result from the work of an unlicensed contractor.
Compounding the problems of hiring an unlicensed contractor is also hiring an uninsured contractor. If you hired an uninsured contractor for the above-mentioned project, there’s a good chance that the contractor has limited liability and no coverage for accidents or damages. Which means you are responsible for additional costs. Additionally, an uninsured contractor often avoids liability for poor workmanship, property damage, or injuries sustained on the job.
Adding insult to injury is the fact that, were you to hire an unlicensed and uninsured contractor to, say, install an air conditioning system, the manufacturer’s warranties most likely become void.
Don’t just hire “Dan in the Van” to save a few bucks. To safeguard your home and your investments, sit down and do some research before you hire a contractor. Ask for credentials, proof of licensing, and proof of insurance before you agree to anything.
Of course, when you hire Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, you don’t have to worry about your project turning into a disaster because of our 5 Star Team Guarantee. That ensures that our expert technicians and customer service reps are continually trained on the latest services and technologies to maintain the highest standard of excellence.If you want your project done right the first time, reach out to our team that always comes through for you when you need us to at GetEco.com.