![\"plumber-using-wrench-to-tighten-pipe\"](\"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Why-You-Should-Choose-a-Licensed-and-Insured-Plumber-Over-a-Handyman-300x198.jpg\")
We\u2019ve been in the home services industry for quite awhile now\u2014over a century, actually! This means that we\u2019ve seen what can happen when you have the wrong team or handyman looking over your plumbing system. Plumbing services are a tough job. Even something seemingly easy, such as unclogging a drain, can turn into even a bigger problem if not done correctly.<\/p>\n
Still though, we understand the urge to hire a general \u201chandyman\u201d in order to save money.<\/p>\n
Our expert plumbers are here to stress how important it is that you hire a licensed and insured plumber, instead. Sure, you might save some money upfront by trusting an amateur. In the end though, hiring the wrong team for the work can cost you far more than it\u2019s worth. \u00a0Read on to learn why it\u2019s so important to trust plumbing jobs to the pros.<\/p>\n
A New Jersey plumbing contractor license is required for most plumbing jobs throughout the state. This is true of most <\/em>states actually, but can definitely depend on the scope of the job.<\/p>\n But only licensed plumbers should theoretically advertise work within the trade. It can be easy to believe that a handyman is \u201cjust as qualified,\u201d but the truth is licensing proves experience, ongoing training, and qualifications so that you know they\u2019re cut out for the job.<\/p>\n Licensed plumbers should always be insured to work in the properties in your area. Generally speaking, licensing laws require that plumbing contractors have a minimum general liability insurance policy.<\/p>\n This protects them and <\/em>you. If they become injured on the job or if they cause further damage to your property, without the proper insurance you <\/em>would be financially liable for the damages. This isn\u2019t the case though with a properly insured plumber.<\/p>\n Does this mean you should ask for proof of insurance when you hire a plumber? Absolutely! Usually, the information will be on their website, but if you can\u2019t find it there, you have every right to ask for details.<\/p>\n The fact is, professional and experienced plumbers go through years of training in order to be able to properly do the work you require. Under the careful eye of an experienced team, they learn everything involved with every facet of a plumbing system, and they learn how to not only repair plumbing issues but properly diagnose them as well.<\/p>\n First off, a general handyman is probably going to accomplish what you could have, but they\u2019re going to charge you for it. For instance,\u00a0when dealing with a clogged drain, they may pour some chemical drain cleaner in. This is actually more <\/em>harmful for your pipes than it is less! The chemicals in these \u201csolutions\u201d are highly caustic and will eat away at the plumbing system.<\/p>\n An amateur handyman may also choose the wrong tool to get the plumbing repair or inspection job done, thereby damaging your plumbing and leaving you in need of a professional anyway. <\/em>There\u2019s no reason to leave your plumbing system to chance when you have the reliable, local plumbers on our team!<\/p>\n Established in 1912, Max Sr & Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, A Corp.<\/a> is your trusted resource for a reliable Chatham plumber<\/a>. Reach out to us today.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You never know what you’re going to get from a general handyman, but here’s what you can expect from a licensed plumber!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[81],"tags":[115,155,159],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1088"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1092,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1088\/revisions\/1092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Importance of Being Insured<\/h2>\n
The Importance of Professional Training<\/h2>\n
The Problem with a General Handyman<\/h3>\n