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Do your research on the professional. You always want to know who you are working with if you can.
Calling friends for recommendations or a contractor with a common acquaintance is a great way to start.
You can also get reviews on sites like Angie’s List to find out more about your plumbers. Water line repair
is a pretty serious task, so the people working may be making major pipe repairs if the situation warrants.
You will want to get an idea of how good an estimator the plumber is and how long he takes before
hiring. Start with those questions and then move into questions about quality and professionalism.
Have the lines cleaned before they are repaired. This is one of the things that holds plumbers up and
increases your estimated bill. You can save some time, money, and hassle by having the water lines
cleaned before the plumber gets there. Depending on your geographical area and how much clay is in
your soil, water lines can become fairly dirty. In rainier areas with less clay, they may stay pretty clean.
It’s a good idea to call someone who works in water or contracting to ask about the water line situation if
you need an estimate of how large the cleaning bill may be in your locale.