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Why You Should Avoid Hiring an Unlicensed Plumber

  • Perla Irish
  • March 24, 2021
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There are plenty of reasons why it is beneficial to hire a licensed plumber for your home plumbing needs.

However, there are even more reasons why a homeowner should never consider hiring an unlicensed plumber for maintenance, repairs, and emergency plumbing services for their property and homes.

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Why You Should Avoid Hiring an Unlicensed Plumber

There are several significant risks to consider when hiring an unlicensed plumber. Although the cost could be more affordable, an unlicensed plumber is most likely uninsured and can be a big liability for you.

They do not have workers’ compensation and liability insurance. There is less confidence, as a homeowner when working with an unlicensed plumber compared to a certified, trained, and licensed one.

The next time you think of hiring an unlicensed plumber Eastern Suburbs Sydney tradesman, consider these consequences and think twice.

Unlicensed Plumbers’ Work is Not Up to Code

One of the risks in hiring an unlicensed plumber to do plumbing work for your homes and properties is the risk of substandard work.

For both commercial and residential plumbing, repairs, installations, and maintenance services done by a licensed plumbing professional is guaranteed to be within the prevailing building and plumbing codes in the State.

Not doing so may cause their business to shut down.

However, there is no guarantee that work from an unlicensed plumber is within the building codes and structural safety of a structure.

It would be a bad investment for a homeowner to pay an unlicensed plumber without the guarantee of a sound and safe job onsite.

There are plenty of horror stories for property owners who took the gamble in trusting work done by unlicensed professionals for their home plumbing.

Lack of Insurance

One of the advantages of working with a licensed plumber is that they are covered with insurance. Plumbing contractors are oftentimes required by the law to get insurance before getting their license to operate.

A license is a guarantee that there is insurance to cover any possible injuries or damages to the property during plumbing work.

If you work with an unlicensed and uninsured plumber, you might end up being liable for any cost due to injuries and damages on site. A licensed plumber keeps you protected.


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Work Shortcuts

Since most unlicensed plumbers do not follow a code, shortcuts are most likely making your home plumbing unsafe and unreliable.

Not following a code allows them to skip steps, some too essential and may compromise the general integrity of the work.

Although some may be able to deliver quality work and services, despite the lack of a license, the fear of uncertainty is still there.

The lack of insurance makes it even riskier and exposes you to potential repair costs to face in the future.

Additionally, if the plumber you are working with is indeed skilled and has the proper training to do so, what are the reasons that are stopping them from getting insured and licensed.

A plumbing contractor or professional will always go for a license because they give them an advantage in securing more clients for their service.

Working with a professional that has no concrete training, credibility, experience, and expertise in handling plumbing works in both commercial and residential properties puts you and your property at risk.

They can do the job fast, but with the risk of subpar jobs that may create future problems that may cost you in the future. Always work with a professional plumber for your peace of mind.

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Perla Irish

Perla Irish, who is more familiarly known as Irish, is the Content Manager at Dreamlandsdesign.com. She loves following trends around home and garden, interior design, and digital marketing. Through this blog, Irish wants to share information and help readers solve the problems they are experiencing.

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