When to Hire a Licensed Plumber | So You Don’t Get Sued
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2020
- Sometimes it is smart to hire a licensed plumber, but most times you can do it yourself. Jim shares when you must hire a licensed plumber and what they need to show you so you don’t get sued.
Jim is all about DIY plumbing. You can learn how to plumb or repair your home with UA-cam videos are FaceTiming the manufacturer. Jim gives a pep talk on what you can do instead of hiring a professional, licensed plumber (like him).
Save yourself some money with these plumbing tips from Jim.
When to Hire a Licensed Plumber: Make sure they know the code, they're insured, and don’t talk too much.
When to hire a licensed plumber (00:58 mins)
When you can plumb yourself (1:12 mins)
They may be a licensed plumber, but are they ensured? (1:48 mins)
Jim’s pep talk on doing it yourself (3:23 mins)
What to look for in a licensed plumber (5:18 mins)
What you plumbing you can do yourself (5:48 mins)
Summary on when to hire a professional plumber or do-it-yourself (9:50 mins)
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I think all homeowners need to learn DIY repairs that are often and don't need special tools, like faucet cartridges. toilet floats and flappers, and all kinds of hoses, but if plumbing need replacing or pipes are leaking, I call a licensed plumber. We all need to know how to shut off the water to our homes, and if these valves don't work, to get it fixed before an emergency happens.
In terms of technical difficulty, from fixing a basic leaky faucet to changing out a toilet to trenching new DWV and chasing supply lines in a wall to rough plumbing new construction I’d say somewhere around the second item on the list you should consider professional help. Especially if you don’t own many of the tools and especially if you don’t think of yourself as a serious DIYer with experience. Almost every project ends up having unforeseen issues and if you aren’t ready for all that it’s best to hire a professional tradesman. I think Jim’s advice is sound either hire a licensed and insured pro or do it yourself. Don’t skimp and go somewhere in between
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10:18 he should have lead with that. Very important advice. Remodels are a different beast and qualifies as advanced DIY
He’s right, particularly when running sewer lines. There are a whole lot of ways to structurally damage a house running 4 “ drain lines in a two story. Old houses leak, I mean, like any house I walk into over 30 years, in five minutes I kind find at least three leaks, unless it’s been repiped.
Grumpy it’s one think to say do it yourself, another thing for the lassie siting next to you to do it.
Will work for Wine. Less grumpy. Hehe.
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Nice video. You give me confidence to think that I can do many plumbing projects myself. Jim, I want to install a handheld shower sprayer with a powerful spray with good pressure what is/are your favorite(s)? I bought two different brands and had to return them because they were so wimpy. Thank you.
Kimberly, sorry it took me so long to get back to you....just now seeing your question. I would recommend a Grohe hand held shower head with hose. But, you need to pull out the water saver restrictor that is in the head on the end where you connect the hose. If you can get that out, and you have good pressure in the house, this should work well for you.
@@TheGrumpyPlumber, thank you very much. I will look for the Grohe handheld.
Kimberly, if you need help removing the water saver, just send me a message.
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