Corona Virus scams are on the rise, according to the US Secret Service. As people try to scramble to find trustworthy information about personal protection, those taking advantage have found ways to make a buck off the vulnerable. The old ‘door-to-door’ scams have been replaced by email & text scams. Contractor scams included.

There’s a good chance you’re home-bound during the Covid-19 outbreak.  For some this means tackling home improvement projects. Money is tight so people are looking to save a little and that’s where the scams come in. Hiring a reputable and trustworthy contractor is one of the most important steps for your plumbing installation, service or repair. Hire an experienced & trustworthy plumber and you can relax knowing that your project is in good hands.

The Texas Board of Plumbing Examiners includes a comprehensive list of all plumbers in the state of Texas. This useful website includes a plumber’s status, disciplinary actions filed, and if they currently hold insurance.

Click here to verify a plumber’s license & registration status:  https://tsbpe.texas.gov/portfolio/find-a-license-registration/

Google Reviews are a great way to see what other customers are saying about a business. Reviews from  other customers offer valuable feedback and help put your mind at ease when choosing a contractor. Of course, you’ll have to wade through extremes but Google Reviews will typically give you a good idea about the contractor you’re about to choose.

Reference checks help potential buyers confirm that contractor candidates have operated in the past. Reference checks are also an opportunity for to obtain a sense of the plumbing contractor’s performance on the job and their personal qualities.

The Better Business Bureau, or BBB, is a non-profit corporation that assigns rankings to businesses, charities and non-profit organizations. The BBB stores data about companies and uses dispute resolution procedures established by the Council of the Better Business Bureaus. Duncan Plumbing maintains an A PLUS rating with the BBB.

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When searching for the best plumber near me, remember good plumbers aren’t necessarily cheap and cheap plumbing is definitely not good. Keep your project realistic as far as time and budget. Mistakes happen when we hurry to make a decision or when making a quick decision for ‘cheap labor’.

Most family-run businesses will have relatively lower rates. They are not operating from a corporate-level. Large corporate plumbing organizations have overhead issues that smaller family-run businesses don’t have. For example, a large building, truck fleet maintenance and workers’ comp insurance.

Plumbers are essential during the Covid-19 pandemic. Essential plumbing tasks include providing clean water and sanitary sewer systems to homes across Waxahachie, Texas.  Plumbing during the Covid-19 crisis includes everything from water leaks & leak location to drain and sewer repair.  Now is especially important to hire a contractor that is experienced, has references & is fully licensed & insured.

Duncan Plumbing is locally owned and operated.  We have been able to keep our workers, which come from our local community and we care about our Waxahachie community. Our plumbing professionals at Duncan Plumbing are fitted with gloves, shoe covers and where necessary – masks.  Our plumbers are making house calls during the Covid-19 pandemic, making sure our focus is to fix any plumbing problem while keeping safe.

“We adjust and adapt,” says Michael Duncan, owner of Duncan Plumbing Solutions in Waxahachie.  “We are keeping our guys busy and are well-trained to take every precaution.”

There’s a good chance you’ll need a good plumber while home-bound during the Covid-19 outbreak.  It is more important than ever that you make the most financially-feasible choice and avoid unscrupulous contractors. Hiring a reputable and trustworthy contractor like Duncan Plumbing Solutions is one of the most important steps for your plumbing installation, service or repair.

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