Why it is important to hire a licensed plumber to repair water leaks

 

Often, when there is an active leak in a pipe, homeowners want the repair to take place as soon as possible. However, choosing efficiency over quality does not always work out as planned. This is partly due to the lack of tools, knowledge and experience that unlicensed individuals may have compared to licensed plumbers. 

Correctly diagnosing a leak

Diagnosing and repairing a leak is very important. No matter how small it may seem, understanding where a leak is coming from can be simple or very challenging. No two leaks are the same! A licensed plumber must have the training and experience (and possibly the equipment) to correctly diagnose the source of the leak. He can do this in a couple of different ways. First, the technician might start with a visual inspection near the damaged area. After assessing the problem, he might have to test the water lines, fixtures or drain lines in that area. Hopefully, at this point the licensed technician will have an idea of the cause of the leak and the repair options available.

Quality repairs

At this point, it is necessary to proceed with the repair. What we tend to see is that when homeowners have turned off the water, they either try to fix the leak themselves or hire an unlicensed professional, such as a handyman, to assist with the repairs. Do-it-yourself or manual repairs, if done improperly, can cause much more stress. A licensed technician must know how to carry out repairs properly, such as knowing the type of materials or fittings to use, the correct type of glue to use, and testing the system after repairs.

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