Talking to your Plumber

If you need to call a plumber for plumbing repair at your Stewartville home, it can sometimes be intimidating. You may be dealing with a flooded basement, sewer backup or other type of mess. You may also be worried about what it will take to repair the damage. There are some things you can do to help facilitate the plumbing repair process. One of the best ways is clear communication with your plumber about what is going on and what caused the problem.

When the plumber first arrives, begin by giving him some background on the problem and the reason why you called for plumbing repair. Some information you can share includes the following: when you first noticed the problem, if it has gotten progressively worse, if you’ve tried any repairs on your own, how old the broken or damaged plumbing fixture or appliance is (if you know), who installed the plumbing appliance and if they were a professional plumber or do-it-yourselfer.

Maybe you don’t have a plumbing problem, but you are calling a plumber to help with a bathroom or kitchen remodel. In this case, clear communication is just as important. A professional from Gander Plumbing can help advise you on aspects of your remodeling project that you may be unsure about. For example, you may want a new dishwasher since you are updating your kitchen, but you are not sure what kind or brand to purchase. We can provide suggestions on the type of dishwasher that will meet your family’s needs. Most of the dishwashers on the market today are water- and energy-efficient, which means you can save money on your water and electric bills.

You also want to communicate what you need from us during the remodeling project. Do you need new pipes or existing ones moved? Maybe you need us to install bathroom or kitchen fixtures. We can help install plumbing appliances like a garbage disposal or a new toilet. Just be sure you let us know what you need us to do, and we can take care of it!

These are just a few suggestions on ways you can talk with your plumber. Good communication helps us know what you want and expect, and it helps us do the plumbing repair or plumbing installation job to your satisfaction.

Would you like to learn more about plumbing repair in Stewartville and surrounding areas? Call Gander Plumbing at 507-282-7540 or contact us and Schedule an Appointment.

Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid with a Kitchen Remodeling Project

One of the most popular types of home improvement projects is kitchen remodeling. For most families, the kitchen is the main gathering spot for family meals, doing homework and spending quality time together. The professionals at Gander Plumbing can help with kitchen remodeling in Rochester, and we have a few suggestions things to keep in mind when you are designing your new kitchen.

While choosing new counters and cabinetry is one of the most exciting parts of a kitchen remodeling project, the first thing you should select is your new sink. The location of the pipes in relation to where they connect to the sink can really make or break your kitchen remodeling budget. We might need to relocate the pipes or cut into your new cabinetry to get the sink hooked up. You can avoid these issues if you pick out your sink first and then make sure it fits into where the piping is.

New appliances are often included in kitchen remodeling projects, so make sure if you are having a new dishwasher installed that you have any new flooring also installed underneath the dishwasher too. This makes it easier to get the new dishwasher in underneath your new cabinets. We might have to pull out your new cabinets and counters if the new flooring is not installed under where your dishwasher will be, and this can be a bit risky. We don’t want to accidentally damage anything, so spend a few extra bucks and put new flooring down under your new dishwasher.

When we come out to assist with your kitchen remodeling, we can determine certain parts of the new plumbing and piping system. For example, we will locate where to install the new plumbing fixtures, we will lay down drain-waste-vent pipes and we will also install hot and cold water pipes if that is needed too.

Finally, make sure your other contractors know when we will be there to do our work. We want to make sure we have access to every part of your home that we need to get to, and we want to be sure we don’t get in anyone else’s way. Make sure you coordinate with your kitchen remodeling contractor so they know when to expect us. Or we can work with them directly and make sure things stay on schedule as planned.

Are you interested in learning more about kitchen remodeling in Rochester? Call Gander Plumbing at 507-282-7540 or contact us and Schedule an Appointment.

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