What to Check Before You Hire a Plumber in Sherman

Licences and registration in Sherman

Texas licenses plumbers through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. Only a Responsible Master Plumber may offer or contract plumbing work to the public, and a company offering plumbing must have one, with a current certificate of insurance on file with the board.

The City of Sherman also requires plumbing contractors working in the city to be registered with the city and to hold an active TSBPE licence. Homeowners working on their own homestead are exempt from registration under the city code.

Sources: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners · City of Sherman Code Art. 3.01

Questions worth asking

• Will someone look at the job in person before giving a price?
• Is the price written down, with what's included and what isn't?
• Who pulls the permit, if one is needed?
• What happens if you find something unexpected once work starts?
• How is cleanup handled?
• What is your Responsible Master Plumber's licence number? (Look it up with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.)
• Are you registered with the city where the work is, if it requires registration?
• Can I see proof of insurance?

A good plumbing company will answer every one of those before you decide.