Should plumbers be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul> Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

What questions should I ask a handyman?

<div>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-hiring-quality-handyman-service.htm">questions or things to know before hiring a handyman</a> to do any work in your home.<ul><li>What kind of work do they do?</li><li>Do they have proper licensing?</li><li>Do they charge for estimates?</li><li>Is the estimate for both labor and materials?</li><li>Do they provide references?</li><li>Do you provide a guarantee?</li><li>When can you start and finish the job?</li><li>Do you have any before and after photos of your work?</li><li>How long have you been doing this kind of work?</li><li>Do you clean up and dispose of waste when the job is finished?</li></ul></div>

How much do plumbers typically charge?

<div><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/plumber-cost.htm">The average cost to hire a plumber</a> is around $100 an hour but can vary between $45 and $200 an hour depending on the plumber’s experience and the repair that you need. It’s also important to note that these prices can go up on holidays, and emergency plumber rates average $150 per hour, in addition to a flat-rate trip fee of $100 to $350. </div>

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Last update on August 07, 2025

Reviewed in May 2018
I've had a number of plumbing and plumbing problems since I've moved into my new place... Tom's plumbing was top notch, responsive, knew what they were doing and stood behind their work. I bring them up whenever I can, and I highly recommend them. In fact I can not recommend them enough. I had...
Tom's Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
He took his time, he was willing to talk about what he was doing. He quoted everything up front and a nice guy. He came out promptly for a non-emergency. I think that it was a fair price for what we got. His price might be a little above average, but well worth it.
ROSELLE PLUMBING
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Reviewed in June 2009
Sales person was very helpful and responsive, scheduling immediately, and plumbers were exactly on time, finishing within my time frame. Plumbers were knowledgeable, courteous, clean, and efficient.
All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in November 2015
He is phenomenal. He is so good, so well priced and his work is exquisite. It is fantastic. I use him constantly, in fact I'm using him right now. I remodel houses and I use him. He's putting in a check valve, he's redoing the kitchen, all the plumbing in the house. Then he's going to put in a...
Keeley's Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
The technician was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be using their service in the future.
Excel Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2020
Excellent company, very good-Union plumbers-very professional from customer service to knowledgeable plumbers. Will hire again!
RJ Graham Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2010
Checked all faucets at my request as one was leaking. Found they all had same defect, and fixed them all in very timely manner. This company knows what it is doing! This is the second service call and I have complete confidence in them. Their plumbers are professional, knowledgeable and...
Power Plumbing & Sewer Contractor Inc
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Reviewed in October 2006
PLUMBERS ARRIVED 30 MINUTES LATE. I WAS ASTONISHED AT WHAT THEY CHARGED FOR 30-45 MINUTES OF EFFORT.
MD Plumbing & Sewer
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Reviewed in October 2013
They have done work for us and they do a great job. They have been doing work for us about 25 times over the past 8-10 years. They have done a lot of plumbing repairs and changes for us. They are reliable and responsive. They are great problem solver too.
Dan Reeg Plumbing
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