Why is it that some people find the idea of contacting a new plumber to do a job, just a little bit worrying? There have being a spate of documentaries on the TV and stories in the media about "Cowboy" plumbers, sad tales of people losing their money. Yes, there are rogues out there but in truth they are few and far between.

By joining Facebook and LinkedIn groups that are interesting and relevant to your business, you can keep tabs on what people in your field are talking about. Twitter is also a very useful tool. You can subscribe to an RSS feed in the "trending topics" section. You can also follow the hash tag that is associated with Trustworthy plumber the subject.

The truth is you really do have time to make an informed decision about the best way to handle your plumbing problem. There are some simple, but effective preventive measures that you can take to safeguard yourself and your home against damage and loss. Knowing what to do and what to look for are key to getting the kind of service you'd expect from a repair professional.

For this reason it is highly important to make sure you are prepared in a plumbing emergency. The first thing to do then is to make sure that you already have the number of a plumber in your phone book that you can find immediately. The sooner the emergency plumber gets there, the less damage you'll do and the less water you'll waste. Meanwhile you will be more likely to be successful in having your plumbing repaired. Don't make yourself rummage around to try and find the number of a plumber at the last minute - keep it somewhere where you can retrieve it easily when necessary.

You can reliable also check websites to read reviews. However, a word of caution, I would not advise you to trust these reviews 100% as they could be posted by the contractor or friends allied to the business. You can check out local forums as this is a good way to find unbiased opinions.

The number one thing you need to check when hiring a plumber is to make sure they are fully qualified and are certified by the TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority). Most plumbing contractors are also heating contractors, therefore they need to have a valid TSSA number. Having a license is also very important. A license ensures that the plumber is following rules and standards. Do your homework when researching a plumbing contractor and try to get reviews from previous customers. Advice from friends and family who have dealt with a Local plumber is priceless. If you don`t know anyone who has had services from a Local plumber recently, online is the next best place to look for reviews of local contractors.

If after using a plunger and a plumbers snake your drain is still blocked then it's time to summon your local emergency plumbing services to take over.

The quality of a plumber's service cannot only be measured by how fast he could fix a leaking faucet or how state of the art his equipment is. Everything begins with good customer service. They should be able to cater to any customer's call for service, deal with professionals who are efficient, trustworthy, and reliable. They should also provide their customers with high-quality service at competitive prices.