Don't Get Soaked By Your New Tub, Call a Plumber

You have successfully stopped your running toilet and eliminated that annoying drip, drip, drip of your bathroom faucet. If you're feeling confident about pulling out your old bathtub and installing a fancy new tub with jet sprays, then perhaps you should think again. Removing any fixture, particularly one as large as a bathtub, can prove to be more involved than you may be prepared to handle.

While it is possible for a homeowner to do this job with the help of some friends, it is very questionable whether the attempt should be made. A professional plumber has not only the knowledge but the experience and tools as well. Even seasoned plumbers with the correct tools run into problems when dealing with fixtures that have been in place for years.

Updating to new fixtures or installing a new bathroom brings up questions of water pressure, drain capacity as well as clearance issues with electrical components. Too often, an attempt on the homeowners part to save money ends up costing more in the end. After the drywall has been replaced is a bad time to discover the new pipes are leaking. Worse yet is not finding the leak isn't discovered until a mold problem develops.

A plumber is bonded, so in the event they make a mistake and cause a problem it won't cost you extra. Do the job yourself and all the liability is on you. Moreover, if the pipe leaks and causes damage and the plumbers guarantee has run out, your house insurance will pay for it. If the insurance company finds out that you did it yourself, then again you will be paying for your own mistake.

Finally, many people feel that if they do it themselves they won't have to fool with an inspector, but when it comes time to sell they may be in for a rude awakening. Most buyers won't buy without a home inspection and if your less than expertly done plumbing job is discovered you will end up paying a plumber to fix it anyway.

Are you in need of a residential plumber for a home project in the Guelph area? Call Lodder Brothers Limited at (519) 836-6370 and get started today!