Knowing if you need to hire an HDB plumber is important since there are specific plumbing services which only they can provide. This includes plumbing installations for your water heater or toilet bowl as well as repairs for plumbing leaks and plumbing chokes. If you are currently unsure on whether or not you should hire an HDB plumber, try exploring the following:

What Makes A Plumber HDB-approved?

Reliable plumbers working in Singapore become HDB-approved after they apply for the proper license and satisfy the criteria provided  by the Housing and Development Board. HDB checks the plumbers’ skillset and training level to ensure that they fulfil the minimum requirements established for licensing. After a professional plumber is licensed, they will be given access to the licensed plumber portal where they can update their personal info, view feedback on the home maintenance work they have conducted, and receive updates on new guidelines set by the HDB.

When Should I Hire An HDB-approved Plumber?

All HDB residents are required to only hire recommended plumbers licensed by the HDB for plumbing work divided into two categories namely clean drinking water and drainage. The HDB plumber’s role is to guarantee that the drinking water coming from their client’s tap is free from contaminants. Furthermore, they have to ensure that all plumbing pipes have been assembled based on established standards so that no plumbing leaks occur in the future.

Not every plumbing issue needs the assistance of a licensed plumber. Based on standards set by the Public Utility Board (PUB), residents and property owners are permitted to hire a plumber that is not HDB Licensed for minor plumbing works. Examples include faucet and shower head replacements, water heater pipe and nozzle replacements, and washing machine hose connections. In regards to drainage, an unlicensed handyman may also install sinks as well as replace urinals, floor waste outlets, waste pipes, and bathtubs. They may also clear drain chokes should any be present.

What Works Are HDB Plumbers Normally Requested To Do?

Most homeowners make use of plumbing maintenance services to avoid any plumbing emergencies from happening when they see the signs of a plumbing emergency. As such, HDB plumbers are often tasked to conduct residential plumbing works. These usually include unclogging pipes, repairing plumbing parts, and resolving water leaks. Additionally, HDB plumbers are also asked to change important plumbing products such as pipes, basins, kitchen sink taps, toilet bowls, and water heaters.

Conclusion

Unresolved plumbing problems like water leaks, plumbing chokes, failing water heaters, and many others can cause extreme inconvenience. That said, attempting to fix them by yourself may cause you to violate certain PUB regulations. Thus, engaging a plumber licensed by the HDB is always recommended when it comes to such issues. To learn more about HDB plumbing services, contact Everyworks Singapore. Our team of reliable plumbing contractors and plumbers can provide you with any solutions you require. View our price list to know more about our servicing costs.

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This article was reproduced from Mr Plumber Singapore.