How Do I Hire a Licensed Plumber in Georgia?
Georgia plumbers are licensed through the State Construction Industry Licensing Board's Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, under the Secretary of State. Ask for the license number and check it on the Secretary of State's website before work starts.
Request a plumberWhat to ask for
The plumber's license number and the business name it's under. A licensed plumber expects to be asked.
How to check it
Search the license on the Georgia Secretary of State's licensing lookup. It shows the name, license type and whether it's active.
Permits
Water heater replacements, gas lines, repiping and sewer work usually need a permit. The plumber will know what the city of Savannah or the county requires.
What a good quote includes
The work, the materials, whether permits and patching are included, and how long the water will be off.
Red flags
Pressure to decide now, cash-only deals, no license number, or an offer to skip a permit.
Ready?
Send a request and a plumber will get in touch. For urgent problems, see emergency plumbing.
Who pulls the permit?
Normally the licensed plumber doing the work. Be wary of being asked to pull a permit yourself for work someone else will do; if the work fails inspection, it's in your name.
Should I get more than one quote?
For larger jobs, yes. Compare what's included as well as the price: permits, patching, disposal and the warranty on parts and labor.
What about insurance?
Ask whether the business carries liability insurance and workers' compensation. If someone is hurt at your home or the work causes damage, that cover protects you.
Written warranty
Ask what the warranty covers on parts and on labor, and for how long, and get it in writing with the invoice.
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