Placentia Plumbing Service

Do you live in Placentia, Ca. and you can't seem to find a descent plumber? Why am I not surprised? Here at SPLASH PLUMBING, we have strategically placed our office in Anaheim allowing us to service ALL of Orange County. Something that has been happening lately is that we have A LOT of new clients that have been calling in from Placentia, Ca......... makes me ask if the companies that have been servicing this are have neglected their neighbors and clients. Well I can tell you as the Owner of SPLASH PLUMBING, I and grateful for each and every new client that calls in for plumbing service. To all the new folks calling in from Placentia ... "Keep Spreading The Word"

Anaheim Hills Plumber

Here at SPLASH PLUMBING, we have strategically placed our office in Anaheim allowing us to service ALL of Orange County. Something that has come to my mind recently is how many new clients that have been calling in from Anaheim Hills, Ca......... makes me ask if the companies that have been servicing this are have neglected their neighbors and clients. Well I can tell you as the Owner of SPLASH PLUMBING, I and grateful for each and every new client that calls in for plumbing service. To all the new folks calling in from Anaheim Hills... "Keep Spreading The Word"

Service Plumber in Orange County - Reviews

Well can you believe that it is 2014 already? Before you know it another year will fly by and it will be 2015! Over the last year we have been extremely blessed here at SPLASH PLUMBING to have added yet another truck to our fleet. We could not have done it without our dedicated clients and all the new folks calling us for service...... thank you so much. How do we do it you ask? We are "old school" over here.... Yes is Yes.... and No is No... with no "smoke and mirrors" in between. We offer outstanding service at fair prices every day,all year round. We have not advertised in almost 3 years... that's right .. 3 years! ALL of our work comes from folks like you, reading our BLOG - viewing our website and calling for service ..... AND THEN you tell your friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers. Surf on over to our website and check out our reviews!

Youth Groups in Mission Viejo

Here at Splash Plumbing we are proud to admit that we truly are a "family owned and operated" business. All of us are related one way or another here. Some of us have been working together for almost 20 years.

The primary reason we are all able to "stick together" over the years can be directly pointed to our relationship with Jesus Christ. The blessings "poured out" on to us flows right into our church at Calvary Chaple of Mission Viejo and into our youth group at REVOLVE.

REVOLVE is a christian youth group in Mission Viejo, Ca. catering to students from 7th grade thru 12th grade. If you have a student in this age group and have been searching for a new youth group that preaches God's word, look no further.

REVOLVE meets every Wednesday night at 7pm and Sunday mornings at 10:30am. For more information, feel free to contact Pastor Ryan Day at 949-951-9678

Orange County Commercial Plumbing

It has been 25 years now that I have been in the plumbing trade... that is what is considered a "full generation". I can tell you one thing .... a lot has surely changed over the years. The plumbing trade has seen some fantastic innovations and evolution as well as some very hurtful.

As I began my "apprenticeship" in this trade, I did not know it at the time but I started in the "Commercial Plumbing" sector. And as I look back, I sure am thankful.

Here at Splash Plumbing we have grown from a "little Mom and Pop" backflow testing company into a mid-sized commercial plumbing company servicing all of Orange County and Los Angeles, Ca. And again as I look back, I sure am thankful.

Don't get me wrong, residential service and repair is a HUGE part of our business ...BUT unfortunately one of the "hurtful" circumstances that has happened over the years in the residential market is that so many people have lowered their standards in the name of "saving a few dollars" to get a "cheap fix" in their home or rental property. With a "cheap fix" comes a "cheap plumber" that in my experience has proven to hurt not only the client by receiving sub-standard work but the "cheap plumber" hurts this sector by now setting a preconceived standard! OUCH.

Take commercial plumbing on the other hand. It has also been my experience that this sector DEMANDS techinical knowledge, professionalism, ability, equipment, higher insurance, communication and follow up! All of which requires a company to "be professional and qualified" from start to finish. This results in a company just like ours!

Surf over to Splash Plumbing to see what I am talking about or feel free to call us 24hours 7 days at:

North County 714-688-0804
South Couunty 949-642-7900
Everywher 877-HEY-SPLASH

Mission Viejo Freindly Plumbers

Can you believe we are already in the 2nd quarter of 2013? SPLASH Plumbing is on track to have our BEST YEAR EVER. Even in this crazy economy/recession/economical down turn or WHATEVER ya wanna call it ..... we are still growing and we have so many great clients to thank for that.

We had one client call us the "Mission Viejo Friendly Plumbers" recently and I have to say ...... that's alright with me!
Mission Viejo is only one of the Orange County areas we serve! As I looked over our dispatch board the other day, we did indeed have a couple of Technicians in Mission Viejo BUT we also had a couple of Tech's up in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita! Now that's service!

Do you have a City that "needs a good plumber"?
Give us a call 24 -7 - 365 and I am sure we will impress

North County 714-688-0804
South County 949-642-7900
Los Angeles and Santa Clarita and Anywhere USA 877-HEY-SPLASH

Bankrupt Plumbers???

Recently here at SPLASH Plumbing we have had at least one new client PER DAY call in for service using us for the 1st time!!!! What is drawing them to us you ask? Turns out there has been a recent trend of plumbing companies (both large and small) filing for bankruptcy or "just plain falling off the map". Bad for them ..... GOOD for us.

If you have been following ANY of the BLOGS on this site, you will notice we are very appreciative of each and every client. We try and keep up with the current economic "hoop-lah" that has caused a lot of reputable companies like SPLASH Plumbing to really "dig deep" and reinvent ourself to ensure our quality and standards don't  disappoint our clients. Well... this has worked and "word is spreading" about the outstanding service(s) we offer here! Don't believe me ...... just check out our testimonials!

Although we never rejoice when we hear the news about a competitor "throwing in the towel" .... we do however take a moment to reflect on how we operate to make sure this situation does not happen to Splash Plumbing!

So far in 2012 we have fortunate enough .... lets just call it what it is ..... "BLESSED" .. to have been able to introduce not one.... but TWO new service vehicles into our fleet. Demand for our services have been that high and this just goes to prove the we must be doing something right!

If your "favorite plumber" has disappeared and you have stumbled upon this site looking for a new company to service your home or property .... look no further than SPLASH Plumbing

Service ALL of Orange County 24 - 7 - 365 at 714-688-0804 or 877-HEY-SPLASH

Water Heaters In Orange County

YES .. it's true. Each and EVERY water heater manufacturer will be increasing their costs here just before summer 2012!
What does that mean for you as the consumer???? Most likely any company selling or installing water heaters will be increasing their rates.
We at SPLASH Plumbing have done our best to "hold our prices" on water heaters for the last THREE years ..... that's right .... THREE years. Despite the fact that we have incured price increases we HAVE NOT passed this on to our clients.

Can the "HOME DEPOT" or "LOWE's" warehouses say that? How about the local franchise plumbing companies? I don't think so!

So what are we at SPLASH Plumbing going to do? To be quiet honest ... we are going to continue operating with the same positive ethical character as always ..... we here at SPLASH Plumbing are determined to exceed our clients expectations while offering competitive rates for ALL of our services.

If you would like to know more, simply feel free to contact us here in the office at 877-HEY-SPLASH or at the following local numbers:
North County 714-688-0804
South County 949-642-7900

Your Laguna Niguel Plumber - Swift Delivery of Excellent Service!

From water heaters to leaky faucets, no job is too big or too small for Splash Plumbing.  Virtually anything water runs through we can repair, install, or service- anywhere in Orange County.

We consistently receive rave reviews and have plenty of return customers. Our Laguna Niguel plumbing company, Splash Plumbing, proudly does it all, and we'd like to share some behind-the-scenes secrets about how we're able to do that!

Service Starts with Selection:

Splash Plumbing is only as great as the employees we dispatch to our customers' homes and businesses.  Folks see our service technicians as the face of our company, but what they don't see is the rigorous hiring process a Laguna Nigel plumber has go through to work for Splash Plumbing.  It includes a background check, verification of certification, credentials, testing, and a re-training process, and evaluation of character.   

But it doesn't end there. The specialists who get hired at our Laguna Niguel plumbing company get weekly reviews, and are always learning.

Employees receive specialized training on our products and their installation- often times our employees train directly under the items' manufacturer.  This means they're educated on the proper way to use them, not the fastest way!  We value the wealth of knowledge our employees possess, and we enjoy seeing team members with 20 plus years of experience teaching our newer plumbers!

Visit the Laguna Niguel Plumbing section of Splash Plumbing's site to learn more about our Laguna Niguel plumbers  and be sure to check out our "Ask A Plumber" feature!   

Excellent Response Time:

Many of our employees live in or near the Laguna Niguel area, which is partly why we have such a great emergency response time- we've arrived on sites in as fast as 20 minutes!

All of our vans are stocked and outfitted with a wide variety of parts and an extensive tool inventory. We have access to the major supply houses on weekends and after hours to expedite your repair.

Plus all of our employees are:

• Ready to work any time of day, any day of the week or year 
• Licensed and insured
• Conscious of values like honesty and keeping commitment 
• More like a family than co-workers 
• Assembled of the most skilled and personable Laguna Niguel plumbers

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Premiere Mission Viejo Plumbing - Offers Deals on Diverse Services

Whether they're in Mission Viejo or another city in Orange County, most of our new customers are not expecting the type of service they receive from our Mission Viejo Plumbing team. We take pride in assuming the role of the hero and pleasantly surprising people.

You will know how much a job costs BEFORE we start any work because we offer flat predictable rates, not hourly and overtime!  We get the job done the right way (not the slowest or most expensive way). No stressing over how long the job takes.  If the job takes longer than expected, you don’t pay a dime more...

  We are available 24hrs/365days a year!

We think of ourselves as a family company, and our Mission Viejo plumbing business flourishes because of our close-knit team. While some  plumbing companies "bite off more than they can chew" and leave customers waiting 2-3 days for service. We staff accordingly and can provide prompt same day service.

Splash Plumbing recognizes that you may be apprehensive because of bad experiences with other plumbers in the past, but we take pride in solving problems not causing them. We strive to minimize the stress of having your property worked on with professionalism and friendly service. Patient, professional, friendly, well-trained technicians will answer any questions you might have.

Some of the Mission Viejo plumbing services we offer:

• Sewage Video Surveillance- for precise diagnostics 
• Property Maintenance- we're a property manager's best friend find out why...
• Kitchen and Bathroom - installation and repair sinks, faucets, and tubs 
• Water softener - no more bottled water 
• Water Heaters - we offer tank-free water heaters 
• Leak Detection - most advanced technology we find them then fix them 
• Leak Repairs- No job too small

....additional Mission Viejo plumbing services on our website. Call today to ask what we can do for you!




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Splash Plumbing- "If water runs through it, we can do it!"

24-Hour Laguna Hills Plumbing Service "Fixes" Fees -- Finally A Flat Fair Cost!

The staff at Splash Plumbing has spent a good  deal of time trying to understand the hourly rates of other Laguna Hills plumbers. We believe that unclogging a customer's drain at 3am on a Saturday night should cost about the same price as it would at 3pm on a Monday.  Does some inexplicable force make the drain harder to fix at 3am?  We think not!  

The Splash Plumbing Approach to Pricing - No Surprises

When a plumber tacks on extra fees for parts that you believed to be included or that you couldn't point out if you had to, you end up paying more than you expected and you feel taken advantage of.  

When an hourly rate Laguna Hills plumber charges outlandish overtime fees because he didn't arrive at the restaurant you operate until past six (just about the time the dinner service gets busy), even though you requested service in the morning- you end up paying more than you expected, your customers were inconvenienced, and you feel cheated.  

When your mother-in-law tells you that, "The nice man from XYZ plumbing company said that I could really use another kitchen sink installedy...."  She ends up paying more than you expected, and you don't have the heart to tell her she's been "had".   

As a leading Laguna Hills plumbing company, Splash Plumbing sympathizes with the customer in an  emergency plumbing interruption. We dispatch our experts efficiently and we are able to offer affordable and predictable pricing, since price by the job, not by the hour.    

In the event that an unforeseen cost arises, our technicians will ask the home or business owner if he/she would like to proceed, we don't wait until its time to settle up....

Some of the quality services provided by Splash Plumbing: 

Installing softeners and reverse osmosis systems

Fixing that toilet that runs constantly

Plumbing Repairs

Drain and Sewage Cleaning

Backflow Installation

Water Heaters

Leak Detection

Leak Repairs

Renovations, Remodeling

Bathtub, Toilet, and Faucet Repair and Installation

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Lake Forest Plumber Offers the Best of Both Worlds: "Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care!℠"

Splash Plumbing, a long-standing leader in the Lake Forest plumbing industry, boasts the best of both worlds by serving all of Orange County, without compromising our customers' smooth experience.  We think of ourselves as a family company, and our Lake Forest plumbing business flourishes because of our close-knit team.  While some Lake Forest plumbing companies "bite off more than they can chew" and leave customers waiting 2-3 days for service. We staff accordingly and can provide prompt same day service.

To show our appreciation, Splash is offering all Lake Forest plumbing customers big savings in the form of coupons!  We're sure you'll be satisfied with with our already-low flat rate fees and expertise of Splash Plumbing.

The Best of Both Worlds, We Do All Varieties of Lake Forest Plumbing Jobs:

Big or Small

Commercial or Residential 

Planned or Unexpected

Night or Day

Emergency or Diagnostic

Common Occurrence or High Technology 

Laguna Niguel Plumbing Services Made Easy

Finding a great Laguna Niguel plumber can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Some Orange County plumbers say they service the entire county, but then you call and find out it’s an extra fee for them to come to your community. Some Laguna Niguel plumbers offer great prices, but their plumbers don’t show up on time or the work they do isn’t up to code. Finding the perfect combination of quality work and affordable prices can sometimes be tricky – but at Splash Plumbing, we always provide both, with no hidden fees or service charges.

Our Laguna Niguel plumbing services are always affordably priced. Whether you need residential, commercial or emergency plumbing services, our Laguna Niguel plumbers never overcharge and respond to your call quickly. You’ll never have to wait days for services when you choose Splash Plumbing as your Laguna Niguel plumbing service.

Still not convinced that Splash Plumbing offers the best Laguna Niguel plumbing services at the best price? Well just read what our Laguna Niguel plumbing customers have to say.

Splash Plumbing is phenomenal. After suffering through numerous bad plumbers who performed shoddy work and less-than-perfect repairs, Splash was a savior. Its plumbers have consistently proven to be skilled, reliable, honest and professional in all aspects of my plumbing issues.

From menial tasks to difficult-to-repair problems, Splash has always come through for me. Odd as it may seem to be so effusive about a plumbing company, I’m sure I’m not the only super satisfied customer to sing praise. This company deserves all the accolades.

Keiko Sakamoto
Laguna Hills

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How to Find the Right Mission Viejo Plumber

When you need a Mission Viejo plumber, it’s sometimes hard to know exactly what you should look for. Sure, some Mission Viejo plumbing services are super cheap – but beware -often times, people that offer super cheap plumbing services may not be Mission Viejo plumbers at all. They charge less in hopes that you will be swayed by their price and not ask them about their license or experience.

Then there are those Mission Viejo plumbing companies that charge you an arm and a leg for what should be standard services. For instance, some Orange County plumbers charge a travel fee to come to Mission Viejo or they quote you a price for a service and then charge you for parts on top of that.

Fortunately, there are reputable companies out there that offer affordable, licensed Mission Viejo plumbing services. At Splash Plumbing, we have never overpriced our services because we frankly think that’s not the way to earn repeat customers or run a business we can be proud of. Instead, we are upfront about all our costs, show-up on time and respond quickly – whether you need a residential, commercial or emergency Mission Viejo plumber.

Our clients can tell you that when you deal with Splash Plumbing, you get honesty, integrity and quality. Just read what our customers have to say about us.

Splash's expertise and problem solving ability has provided the insight necessary to successfully bring our projects in on time and within budget.

Pastor Neil Travisano
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo

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Finding the Right Laguna Beach Plumber in an Emergency

Did you know that not all Laguna Beach plumbers offer emergency services? That’s right, not all Laguna Beach plumbing companies will help you when you have an emergency in the middle of the night or on a weekend. But at Splash Plumbing, our Laguna Beach plumbers provide emergency plumbing services around the clock.

When you have a plumbing emergency such as a burst pipe, you don’t have time to waste comparing prices and services. And that’s why many Laguna Beach plumbers that do offer emergency services charge so much for them – they know you have no other choice. But at Splash Plumbing, we want you to come back to us for all your plumbing needs, so our emergency Laguna Beach plumbing services are always priced fairly and we always respond quickly.

So when you need a Laguna Beach plumber – whether it’s an emergency or not –you can depend on Splash Plumbing and our Laguna Beach plumbers to do the job quickly and affordably. Want more proof? Check out what our Laguna Beach plumbing clients have to say about us.

"Splash Plumbing is phenomenal. After suffering through numerous bad plumbers who performed shoddy work and less-than-perfect repairs, Splash was a savior. Its plumbers have consistently proven to be skilled, reliable, honest and professional in all aspects of my plumbing issues.

From menial tasks to difficult-to-repair problems, Splash has always come through for me. Odd as it may seem to be so effusive about a plumbing company, I’m sure I’m not the only super satisfied customer to sing praise. This company deserves all the accolades."

Keiko Sakamoto
Laguna Hills

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Lake Forest Plumbers

When you are searching for a Lake Forest plumber, you might be surprised to find that not all Orange County plumbing companies service the Lake Forest area. But at Splash Plumbing, we not only service Lake Forest, we have specialized Lake Forest plumbers that are available at all hours of the day or night to help you with all your plumbing needs.

Our Lake Forest plumbing services include residential, commercial and even emergency plumbing services. Do you need a faucet replaced? Splash Plumbing has you covered. Do you have an emergency plumbing problem, like a burst pipe? Splash Plumbing’s Lake Forest plumbing experts can help. We provide quick and affordable Lake Forest plumbing services. But don’t take our word for it – listen to what our Lake Forest plumbing clients have to say.

"I used Splash on many occasions and have found them to be responsive, dependable, able to solve problems and professional with customers."

Larry Frame
Project Manager
W Custom Homes Inc.

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Laguna Hills Plumbers at Splash Plumbing

No matter what type or size Laguna Hills home you own, you can still face problems. Any homeowner will tell you that it can cost a lot of time and money to address home repairs – especially when they are outside of your comfort zone. At Splash Plumbing, we have made a name for ourselves by offering affordable and professional Laguna Hills plumbing services and we are pretty sure our Laguna Hills plumbers have seen and fixed every plumbing problem known to man.

Our Laguna Hills plumbers take lots of calls from homeowners who find themselves in some interesting plumbing situations. We’ve handled emergency plumbing calls, residential plumbing problems and even commercial plumbing issues throughout Laguna Hills. If you need a Laguna Hills plumber, check out Splash Plumbing to learn more about our affordable services. You can even check out our Laguna Hills plumbing DIY section to get great tips on tackling plumbing issues on your own.

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Laguna Niguel Plumbing

Splash Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company that serves ALL Orange County residences including Laguna Niguel. This is your "Friendly Orange County Plumber" Blogger. I have been living in Mission Viejo since 1979 and have been providing Laguna Niguel plumbing repairs since 1991! YIKES ... that's a long time. As a matter of fact I attended Niguel Hills Junior High School and "made it out alive"!

Please "surf over" to our website by clicking HERE and have a look.

We are a "True Service Company" and we do things "old school"!!! Even though our trucks and Technicians are "state of the art" .... that does not change our philiosphy or mission statement!
We live and work in YOUR area and we pledge to provide our neighbors with the best plumbing service and repair at the most affordable rate possible!
Call 1-877-HEY-SPLASH to find out more ..... YOU WILL NOT be forwarded to some "call center" in India ... I promise!

Some of the other areas we service include;

• Laguna Beach - plumbing repair
• Laguna Hills - drain clearing
• Irvine - affordable plumbing service
• Tustin - water heater installation
• Dana Point - emergency plumbing service

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Mission Viejo Plumbing

Splash Plumbing is a full-service plumbing company that serves ALL Orange County residences including Mission Viejo.

This is your "Friendly Orange County Plumber" Blogger. I have been living in Mission Viejo since 1979 and have been providing Mission Viejo plumbing repairs since 1991! YIKES ... that's a long time.

Please "surf over" to our website by clicking HERE and have a look.
We are a "True Service Company" and we do things "old school"!!! Even though our trucks and Technicians are "state of the art" .... that does not change our philiosphy or mission statement!

We live and work in YOUR area and we pledge to provide our neighbors with the best plumbing service and repair at the most affordable rate possible!

Call 1-877-HEY-SPLASH to find out more ..... YOU WILL NOT be forwarded to some "call center" in India ... I promise!

Some of the other areas we service include;

• Laguna Beach - plumbing repair
• Laguna Hills - drain clearing
• Irvine - affordable plumbing service
• Tustin - water heater installation
• Dana Point - emergency plumbing service

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Plumbing During a Recession

Yes, I used the "R" word! Recession!

The recession is happening to everyone; not just Southern California, not just the United States, everyone! Jobs are being lost, stocks are losing value, people are losing their homes and so much more.

In the last year, I have noticed the trend. Some of our customers started holding off on small repairs, or having their own "maintenance" personnel make them. Then the questions about the bills started - from customers who had never questioned a bill!

Now, we get the bargain shoppers; the ones who call ten different plumbing companies trying to find the cheapest. In many ways, this is a good idea, but I think there are times when it can come back to haunt you.

About 8 months ago, my boss and I sat down and went through every line item in our price book. Since we have well over 1,000 items in our price book, this took quite a bit of time. What we were trying to do was find places where we could cut our prices, without cutting our throats financially. I mean, you have to make enough money to stay in business!

We managed to cut almost every price in the book and, when we were done, we felt pretty good about it. We have always believed that we charged a fair price for a good job, but now we can say that we have cut our prices even further to help get us through the recession.

I am rambling a little bit here, but I wanted to give you some background in order to pose a question.

Is the lowest price always the best price?

I am sure that most of you know that the answer to this is a resounding "NO!" You have probably heard the expression, "Buy cheap, buy twice". If you buy the cheapest dishwasher(for example), it will probably not last as long as the more expensive models, and you will probably have to pay for repairs more often. You may end up paying more for the cheap one (with all the repairs, etc.) than you would have it you bought the more expensive model.

Another example is tires. I recently bought a set of 4 tires for $300.00, including mounting, balancing and sisposal of the old tires. I thought this was a great deal and was very excited to get it. Well, the tires run very rough and make a lot more noise on the road. They don't seem to hold the road as well (this could just be my imagination). I have to add air to them a lot more frequently than I have ever had to add air in the past. One of them blew out while I was on the 55 the other day and completely shredded, and it only had about 8000 miles on it. I think I will buy better tires next tiem.

The same hold true for services. You can hire the cheapest electrician, auto mechanic, or plumber. You may get lucky and find someone who is both good and cheap. It is much more likely that you will find someone who is cheap because they are not very good. Either they won't be on time, they will take too long, they will have to go find parts (for which they will charge you more) or something will probably come up. I have heard horror stories about people being ripped off by service people who come to their home. Here are a couple of ides to help keep this from happening to you.

1) Make sure they have a license. All plumbers, electricians, carpenters, etc, anyone who does work on your home, has to be license by the state. Ask them for their contractor's license, then you can go to the Contractor's State License Board website and check them out.

2) Make sure they have insurance. All licensed contractor's in California are required to have insurance. Ask to see proof of both General Liability and Workman's Comp. insurance. Don't take the risk that if they get hurt on your property, they will sue you!

3) Get a written estimate or contract up front. I will grant you that I do not know everything there is to know about every contractor's business, but I do know that they should be able to give you a price before they start. If nothing else, they should be able to give you a "Not To Exceed" (NTE) price. An NTE price says, we will do this work and we will not charge you more then this amount. If we find anything that will cause our price to go up, we will stop and inform you. At AB&R Plumbing, we always give a written price up front.

4) Ask questions. This sounds like a no-brainer, right? Of course you will ask questions! The problem is, many people do not ask. They think they will offend the guy or that he will end up charging them more if they ask! (I am guessing, I really don't know why people don't ask questions, it's your money!) You don't have to be antagonistic and get in the guy's face! Just ask! "What is this charge for?" "Are you offering any sort of discount right now?" "Is there a way we can get this done for less money?" "I can't be home before 4:00PM, can you come then?" ASK!

There are other things to look for, but you get the idea.

Good luck and, if you need a plumber, we have already cut our prices to allow for the recession. We didn't cut our service, the quality of our work or our concern for our customers, just our prices.