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>

Top 10 Best Plumbing handymen in Dryden, MI

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Last update on August 08, 2025

Reviewed in July 2016
The plumber was prompt. The work was completed. All the caulking was neat and the plumber cleaned up after himself. He was pleasant and very helpful.
WHITCHER PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in February 2017
The plumber arrived within a few minutes of the stated time. All work was completed and tested in a reasonable time. The plumber also explained the flashing status lights so I would know what how to understand the water heater.
Howe Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in August 2009
Toilet was leaking and slow to flush, wife said part of toilet brush broke off in toilet.removed the toilet and found flange broke.The plumber replace flange and toilet and did wood floor repair.Job only took about 2 1/2 hours. plumber was every good.
Naugle Plumbing & Heating Inc
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Reviewed in April 2014
Went excellent, the plumber showed up and worked the entire day removing and redoing the water pipes.
DE HOOGHE & VIAU PLUMBING
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Reviewed in August 2015
Plumber left message the night before he was suppose to start the job informing me he was coming. I left a message back requesting he call me to reschedule. He has never called back. He is the most unreliable contractor I have ever tried to use. His customer service skills leaves much to be...
Dickie's Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in October 2016
Both technicians were punctual and performed their services very well. The plumber seemed very knowledgeable and provided several tips.
Brooklyn Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in July 2020
BW Cook responded to me quickly and I was very happy with the service preformed. Our plumber was pleasant and very informative regarding our new faucet.
BW/Cook Service Experts
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Reviewed in May 2016
It went very well – Jason was a very nice young man – should I need a plumber again I would request him.
J-Goods Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in February 2015
Excellent plumber, the only one i would call if something went wrong. Extremely fast response time, quality of work and low cost.
D W Services
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Reviewed in March 2012
We bought an old house and were told by two other plumbers that the tub/shower unit was not longer made in that size, and it would be an expensive replacement job. Miles was able to rebuild it without a problem. We also used them to install a new gas line into the kitchen. I paid about the...
Miles Plumbing & Heating
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