There is no doubt that Hurricane Sandy was historic. Record storm surges, high winds, snow and the size of this storm have left people along the eastern seaboard and all the way across the country to Wisconsin feeling the effects. Tens of thousands of people are without power, even over a week following the storm. Hundreds of others are without homes.
Those who work in the trades, especially plumbers and electricians have seen a sharp increase in work. As The Washington Post reports, this increase has helped businesses that have been struggling with the recent economy.
There is no question that work is good, even in the worst conditions. The pressure to take on more work and complete work quickly can create even more issues. Tradespeople need to remember that while there are many in need, maybe even their own families, quality work should always prevail. It is also possible that you can be performing repairs to work that was done by a homeowners or unlicensed contractors. Given the extreme circumstances of flooding for several days, this can make the workplace dangerous. Safety first should be your mantra.
For homeowners, it is likely that many people will be offering services. It is very enticing to hear that your repairs can be completed right away and for a decent fee. However, you need to make certain that anyone you hire to perform work is a licensed contractor in the trade that they are performing the work. Hiring an unlicensed person leaves you open to bigger headaches in the future. If you are in need of a licensed plumber, you can find a contractor in your area on the National PHCC website.
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