Everyone has heard the horror stories and watched the undercover camera shows where cowboy plumbers ruin people’s homes and charge them extortionate amounts for the privilege.

This fortunately isn’t the case for the majority of plumbing companies. Reputable companies such as Dyno have been trading for years, have the respect and trust of customers all over the UK and are a great choice for next time you need a plumber. Their plumbing section highlights all of the various services they provide and it’s really easy to get a quote. Check it out here.

But when picking your plumber, how can you make sure that they’re the right person for the job? Often you need one quickly and don’t have time to trawl through pages and pages of different plumbing companies to make the perfect choice.

Luckily there are a few ways to ensure you’ll get the best service at the right price and none of them are particularly difficult to utilise.

First and foremost word of mouth is one of the most important tools at your disposal. If a friend or family member is a plumber then one, you’re very lucky and two, you should be sorted straight away. If that’s not the case then ask your friends and family if they have anyone to recommend. Keep a note of their name and number and then next time you get into difficulties you’ve got a tried and trusted person to call on.

Use the Internet to find a plumber as it’s the quickest and easiest ways to find the perfect fit for your problem. You can compare quotes and read customer reviews all in a matter of a few clicks and then you’ll feel far more informed to make a decision. If you do your homework you can be sure there’ll be no nasty surprises and no never-ending bills.

By using a reputable company or household name you can be sure you’re getting a level of service that has led to them becoming the leader in their field. If on the off chance you have a bad experience then there are official channels you can use to complain and get your money back. But 99 per cent of the time you’ll be happy with their work and the price because if you weren’t they wouldn’t be where they are today.

Finally, always choose someone you trust and if you think something is a bit dodgy then don’t feel pressured into paying for anything. You are the customer and by following these easy steps your plumbing will be up and running in no time.