How to Hire a Slab Leak Plumber in Pomona: What to Ask
Cutting into a concrete slab is hard to undo. A few questions before you sign will tell you who actually locates leaks first and who just guesses.
Check the license
California contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Look up any contractor at cslb.ca.gov and confirm the license is active and the classification fits plumbing work. Do not take a number on faith. Check it.
Questions to ask
- How will you locate the leak before cutting? What equipment do you use?
- Will you confirm the spot with a second method?
- What are my options besides cutting the slab?
- Is the quote in writing, with scope and price?
- What happens to the price if you find a second leak?
- Who pulls the permit, if one is needed? See Pomona plumbing permits.
- What does the warranty cover, in writing?
- Do you handle flooring, or will I need another contractor?
Red flags
- Pressure to sign the same day
- No explanation of how the leak was found
- A price with no written scope
- Starting to cut without detection
- A contractor who will not give a license number
Comparing quotes
Make sure each quote covers the same method and scope. A low spot repair price and a higher reroute price are not the same job. See repair options and costs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a plumber’s license?
Search the license number or name at cslb.ca.gov and check the status and classification.
Should I get more than one quote?
For a major repair it is reasonable. Compare scope, not only price.
Should my insurer approve the plumber?
Ask your insurer before work begins. See slab leak insurance coverage.
What should be in writing?
The scope, price, method, access points, warranty, permit and what is excluded.
Sources: California Contractors State License Board
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Need slab leak repair Pomona homeowners can book? See our slab leak repair Pomona page for how we work, or call (909) 415-2610.
Water running, or a warm spot on the floor?
Shut off the main if water is visible, then call. A Pomona plumber will tell you what to do next.
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