You get what you pay for. If you want good plumbing, you should decide to deal with a plumber because of the overall value you receive, NOT because of the lowest price.
The Illinois General Assembly has "declared" that individuals who plan, inspect, install, alter, extend, repair and maintain plumbing systems shall be individuals of proven skill.
Wise Consumer Checklist: Your professional union contractor provides quality service and uses quality materials. Be wise, use a licensed and insured plumbing or mechanical contractor.
Insist on Professional Union Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and Pipe Contractors. Our journeymen and technicians have completed a rigorous five-year training program. This is one more than Illinois Law requires for licensed...
To clear a clogged bathtub drain, hold your hand or a rag over the waste and overflow plate, cup the plunger over the drain and plunge it vigorously several times.
Stains or moisture at the base of the toilet bowl indicate that the joint or seal between the toilet and its outlet has failed and should be reset immediately.
If you have a garbage disposal always let enough cold water run to carry the particles down and into the main line to prevent buildup in the smaller waste lines.