Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does a plumber near me cost?
Plumbers charge$45 to $150 per hour, with the average job costing $125 to $450 total. Many plumbing companies have a minimum service fee of $50 to $200. Emergency plumbing contractors charge double or triple time on weekends, after hours, and holidays, or $125 to $170 per hour.
Professional plumbers repair pipes, tanks, fixtures, fittings, and pumps required for the gas and water to flow through your home. Whatever the plumbing issue, plumbers near you are ready to help.
Call a plumber for:
Leaky faucets
Clogged drains and drain cleaning
Burst pipes
Flooding, an overflowing toilet, or sewer backup
Installing fixtures like sinks, bathtubs, and toilets
Professional plumbers do not expect a tip. However, if they go out of their way to help or spend more time than expected, a tip is appreciated.
What to do when a plumbing pipe bursts?
If a pipe bursts in your house, follow these steps:
Turn off the main water supply to reduce water damage.
Turn off the electricity in that part of the home for safety.
Clean up and drain the water to avoid excess water damage.
Search for qualified plumbers near you and get free estimates.
Drain the remaining water from the faucets to take pressure off the pipes.
Does a home warranty cover plumbing?
A home warranty covers normal wear and tear on plumbing work. Home warranties typically cover all plumbing systems such as broken sinks, faucets, showerheads, toilets, built-in bathtub motors, sewer pumps, valves, clogged drains, and leaky pipes.
Does homeowners insurance cover plumbing?
Homeowner's insurance policies should cover sudden water damage due to faulty plumbing or pipes that burst. However, most policies exclude old or leaky pipes, damage that occurred gradually like a slow leak, or regional flooding.
What questions to ask when hiring a local plumber?
The best plumbing contractors are licensed, bonded, insured, and are happy to answer questions about their business. Before hiring a plumber, ask the following questions:
Do you offer free estimates? If not, do you charge a minimum service fee to evaluate my project?
Do you charge by the hour or by the project?
How long have you been in business?
Do you have worker's comp insurance?
Is your plumbing work bonded?
Are your license and insurance up to date? May I see them?
Do you offer a warranty on your labor? Do the products you use have warranties?
Can I get a written estimate or contract with a full breakdown of all costs involved?
Reviews for Murray plumbing companies
Recent success stories from people in the Murray area.
Brian S.
We Couldn't find anyone available everyone was too busy or too booked up. We were lucky enough to find Henry available, big difference of larger companies too busy, when you need them. We had Henry look at our system when other's couldn't show up or wouldn't after calling several. We made an appointment, He told us what we already knew, the system was on it's last leg, and was not worth repairing. He told us our options, We chose to repair it due to our budget, and it made it through another season. We knew it may not have lasted as long, but we trusted Henry's Work, and We will be having him change our System This Spring. He helped us with the time to save up for our New System. We recommend Henry for his honesty and good work.
Henry Refrigeration & Hvac
Skip M.
Honesty and integrity always pay dividends in the long run. Though these qualities are difficult to find when highering a service company, you will definitely find it with Jon of Drain Prodigy. He is up front about what plumbing and drain work is required. Thorough in his explanation of the cost. And expert in the work required. And, believe it or not, he will even refer you to others if what you need done is beyond the scope of what he is able to do. You cannot go wrong by hire Jon and Drain Prodigy to complete your plumbing / drain cleaning needs. Jon, like servicemen of the past takes pride in a job well done, and it always shows in the work he does!!
Drain Prodigy
Tyler L.
Brent and Tyler with Honest Home services were amazing! They addressed the leak we had and also were nice enough to check all my other plumbing as well to make sure everything was the way it’s supposed to be. 10/10 would recommend using this awesome company!
Honest Home Servives
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