Calling on the Plumber

Wouldn't you know it, but plumbing is one of the most likely areas of the home to need the attention of a professional. And professional plumbers abound in Andalucia. You can find a plumber through a variety of routes. Your local Yellow Pages will have numerous listings for plumbers, but to be sure you are calling on a reliable professional it is a good idea to get a personal recommendation. Property managers, or "administradores", as they are called in Spanish, are often good people to turn to. If you live in a managed community, it is likely that you already have a property manager in charge of community affairs. In addition to keeping your community's books, your property manager should have a fleet of proven professionals awaiting recommendation as jobs come up.

If you don't have a property administrator, find a good plumber through a friend's administrator or ask local businesspersons for advice. Chemists, bakers and other shop keepers often serve as information centres for their communities and can often point you in the direction of well known, reliable professionals.

Once you have found your plumber, local consumer experts emphasise the importance of getting an estimate in writing. It is also essential to be issued with a written, official "factura" for work done along with a guarantee. Without these three documents representatives at your municipal consumer office will not be able to help you should a discrepancy occur in the quality of service you receive. The documents also serve to make life easier for your plumber as they keep communication clear and help to avoid misunderstandings.

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