It's a subject we all don't really like to talk about... nor is it something we should ever experience. But when you have septic tank problems, these problems can get out of hand quickly. So here are some preventative measures you can take to avoid the Armageddon of Stink and to reduce the number of times you will need to call for your neighborhood-friendly, emergency plumbing service.
Frozen Pipes: When water in pipes freeze they expand and may even burst the pipe. Close the main shutoff valve. If the pipe has not split yet, thaw it with hot water bottles from the end of the pipe nearest to the tap. Thawing must be gentle, never with a naked flame, to avoid thermal water expansion that too can split the pipe. As a preventive maintenance make sure your pipes are appropriately insulated against the cold months.
Make sure you get all the technicalities right and don't pay the full amount until the task has been completed. Stay in the loop and keep checking-in on the progress of the work. You have to be firm if you don't want to be cheated into accepting poor quality clog for high costs.
Can you imagine the uproar there would have been if all the Trustworthy plumber around the world stuffed up and drains blocked up everywhere? Well, isn't that very similar to what has happened to our financial sector?
Sometimes repairs do not need to be immediate, but they should be quick. When you do not need emergency repairs, but cannot wait days for help, you should find a plumbing company offering same day services. This means you can call in the morning and have someone there to make the repair within hours. Since some companies do not offer emergency services, same day service may be the next best thing, so you should look for this offering if it is the best your Local plumber has.
Before choosing any plumbers in your area be sure you pick a contractor that has experience with similar projects as yours. Plumbing in your area isn't the same as say New York or Chicago, unless of course you are from one of these cities. Ask for a reference or two for plumbing jobs that they have completed in the past.
Hourly fees are another thing you want to check out before you hire a plumber. Call around and get a few estimates for a job. Ascertain if the plumber is willing to sign a quote and give you a price warranty before he begins working. You should also find out if the plumber will require you travel time to and from your job and how they will compute that time and prove it to you. Giving you a precise price may be challenging, but any plumber who can't give you a comprehensive explanation of how you will be billed with an estimate of the cost should be avoided.