Why does it seem like plumbing emergencies always occur on the weekend? If you have a stopped up toilet or a broken pipe or your yard has suddenly become a lake, you need expert plumbing help and you need it now. Handy Canadian invites you to search our listings of Toronto plumbers, many of whom offer emergency plumbing services on a 24/7 basis.

You'll find that most of the Toronto plumbing contractors listed will provide a brief description of their service, their license information, service area, email and telephone contact info and a link to their website. You can even request a quote from the listing.

Many of the plumbers have also received reviews from consumers and businesses just like yourself. These reviews from fellow Torontonians can be helpful in evaluating which plumbing contractor is the best suited for your needs.

In plumbing emergencies you want a plumber who is close, fast and reasonable but don't let the fact that it's an emergency allow you to overlook the basics of contractor selection.

• Is the plumbing company licensed? In Toronto plumbing firms have to be owned by a plumber who holds a Master Plumber rating. Ask for a copy of the certification. Also ask if the plumber who is going to do the actual work has his or her Certification of Qualification. Ontario requires that plumbers first go through a 9,000 hour plumber apprentice program before they can be certified as journeymen. You don't want an apprentice working on your plumbing problem unless he or she is being directly supervised by a licensed journeyman.
• What if something goes wrong? Does the plumbing company have valid liability insurance? If their worker gets hurt on your property is he or she going to sue you or are they covered by the plumbing company's Workman's Compensation insurance. Get copies of their certificate of insurance to cover yourself. Yes this seems like extra work on your part but the potential risks are worth the effort.
• What is the price based on and is it guaranteed? Is there a warranty on the work and what does it cover? What happens if the plumber simply can't fix the problem? Do you owe anything?

Plumbing emergencies limit the amount of due diligence that you can accomplish simply because you need the work done now. But for those other major plumbing projects where you are not crunched for time, like kitchen and bathroom renovations or planned replacements, dig a little deeper into the Toronto plumbers that you are considering.

Without question one of the most critical qualifiers/disqualifiers is a plumber's reputation. The references that the plumbing contractor offers you are of course going to be superior. Dig deeper. You can start with the reviews from former customers found right here on Handy Canadian. Check the Better Business Bureau for any unresolved complaints. You can even Google the company name + complaints and see what comes up.

Major plumbing projects are going to cost significantly more than the run of the mill unplugging of drains and pipes. It's important to establish the credibility of your contractor in order to truly trust his proposal and the quality of his work. Verifying reputation is a step you simply can't skip.

And When Your Plumbing Problem Goes Away

Relax. Take in a Maple Leaf or Blue Jay game. Go shopping at the Toronto Eaton Center or The Path. Treat yourself to a play at the Princess of Wales or dine out at one of the hundreds of fantastic restaurants that Toronto has to offer.

Plumbing problems can be messy, stressful and expensive. But once your problem has been fixed by a reputable, skilled Toronto plumber, take a little time to enjoy what this great city has to offer.

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