Gibbon Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving Saskatoon and surrounding areas for over 25 Years,  a "Total Service" company with trained technicians who are able to provide customers with solutions to all their SASKATOON Heating & Air Conditioning and SASKATOON Plumbing related requirements!

They are Trusted Saskatoon Plumbers

Here they share a tip on choosing a Plumber:

At Gibbon Heating and Air Conditioning we run into a lot of plumbing stories in and around Saskatoon. Many of these unfortunate tales could be averted by simply taking the time to make sure that you are choosing a good plumber. We thought we’d put together a short list to help you out, of course feel free to give us a call any time with your questions at 306.343.9576. 

It's inevitable, at some point in time you are going to need a plumber to come to your house. It could be due to a leaky faucet or a toilet that won't flush or it could be a larger project, like installing a new bathroom in your basement. In Saskatoon there is a large number of plumbing and heating companies to choose from, all competing for your business. How does a person go about choosing the right one? Below we'll describe some of the things you can do to ensure that you make the correct choice when looking for a plumbing company to do work for you. 

1) Word of Mouth 

Speak to your friends and family about their experience with a plumbing contractor they have hired in the past. Was it a positive or negative experience? If there were problems, how were they resolved? Can they provide testimonials? 

2) Cost 

Hiring a plumber can be expensive. When planning a project that will involve hiring a contractor make sure that you get at least three bids from three different companies and ensure that they can provide positive testimonials from other people that have hired them. The lowest bid is not always the best bid, which leads to point #3. 

3) Comparing Apples to Apples 

When getting bids, make sure that you and the contractors are clear on the materials they will be providing. For example, you may want to renovate your bathroom and have a plumber come in to replace the fixtures. You get three different bids with three different prices but one is much cheaper than the other two. It may not be because the other two are trying to rip you off. What kind of fixtures and materials is the low bidder providing? There is a vast array of materials on the market and not all are equal. Very often, you get what you pay for. 

4) Research 

The internet gives today's consumer unprecedented access to a wealth of information. Use it to research brands and materials before you even call a plumber. Inform yourself about why one shower costs more than another. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a glazed trap in a toilet compared to an unglazed trap? The more you know, the better you will be able to determine what is best for you and your situation. A good plumber will always help point you in the right direction when it comes to choosing but having an idea of what you want in the first place is half the battle. 

5) Insurance

Does the plumbing contractor carry the proper insurance and liability coverage? Are they bonded and licensed to do the work? Don't be afraid to ask for proof of insurance. Some guys can work cheaply because they don't have these things, which cost money to maintain. Occasionally accidents happen. Would you want someone working in your home who doesn't have the proper coverage? 

6) Qualifications 

Who are they sending to your door when you call a plumbing contractor? Does he have the necessary experience to do the work? Ask questions when on the telephone or meeting with their salesperson. 

7) Guarantee 

A reputable company stands behind their work and will clearly state in writing what the warranty period is for a given job. Make sure that you are informed before making a decision. Don't hire Bob's uncle from out of province. If you need him to correct something he didn't do right the first time, he'll be long gone and you'll be stuck with an expensive bill from another plumber to make it right. 

8) Jack of all Trades 

Beware of the person who says that he/she can do your whole project himself including the plumbing, heating, carpentry, drywall and electrical work. Unless he can show valid Journeyperson qualifications for all of those trades it is probably a case of 'jack of all trades - master of none'. Make sure the person who has the qualifications, and is supposed to do the work, is actually the person who shows up. Don't fall for the old: "I can't make it today so I'm sending my cousin over today to install your tub for you."

As you can see, there are a variety of ways that you can make sure that you decide on the right contractor for the job at hand. It takes some effort on your part, but the reward in the end will be a job well done and a great working relationship.

You can find Gibbon Heating and Air conditioning online www.gibbonheating.com. Check out their listing here in the AIR CONDITIONING & FURNACE Category on THE Saskatoon Directory of excellence..they are your Trusted FURNACE EXPERTS Right here in Saskatoon! 

The Trusted teamwork for the public, we do that by finding great local businesses, verifying they are as good as we have heard, and contracting them to uphold the 5 Trusted Guarantees. These 5 Trusted guarantees are the cornerstone of our business and the businesses we partner with, and if something does go wrong we hold the businesses to their obligations....that's what the Trusted Saskatoon businesses sign up for. That's why we promote them and why we believe they are the best businesses in the cities we serve. 

JANICE'S BUILD- the Trusted Rebuild

Last week we heard about Janice, a single Mum in Saskatoon that has not been lucky enough to deal with a  ' Trustworthy' business, in fact, she has dealt with the kind of company that we set Trusted Saskatoon up to protect people from.... let's share the first part of the story. 

Janice is a lovely woman who has been left in a house that was a home 5 months ago & now is a dangerous unfinished, building site. She is trying to keep on a brave face for her 10-year-old daughter but is sick with worry that the house won't survive the Winter cold that is on its way,  and wondering every day how she is going to manage to get back on her feet .......why? All because of an unscrupulous Saskatoon contractor that has been her worst nightmare! 

We heard her story last week through a friend of Sara's, the Trusted founder, and we were extremely moved by her plight, and wanted to do what we could to help...it's a great thing we know an amazing group of local Saskatoon businesses, who are invested in their community and who truly set the standard for integrity in the Saskatoon Business community!

We sent out an email at 9 pm that night, we had some responses back within the hour and by the end of the week, we have already had so many wonderful Trusted Saskatoon directory partners offer Janice their help...and  Trusted Regina partners!  

• Perfection Plumbing - All the plumbing
• kitchen backsplash, shower tiles, labour
•  A NEW CUSTOM KITCHEN
• Age Of Electric - ALL the electrics
• Sunview Windows & Doors - $250 towards the rebuild
• Kari Calder- Century 21 - $300 in Home Depot Gift Certs
• Hairstyle Inn's  - $300 Gift Certificate to HSI
• Made In The Shade Gift Certificate for MIS
• Trusted Regina Partners a NEW Roof and heated roof system! 
• Fresh Living - shopping help and design 
• Kitchen & Bath Classics  - Bathroom vanity unit
• PLus all  Painting services  

" Saskatoon has been amazing to me and my family, and I believe it's important to step up to help people in the community you live in. Janice's situation is not uncommon unfortunately, a thing like this happen every day to families and individuals in this city and this province, that's why I was motivated to start Trusted. I am just glad I am in a position, along with the Trusted partners to help her with this hand up back on her feet again. 
 
To start the ball rolling I will donate $1000 in TrustedSaskatoon.com  Gift Certificates for Janice to put towards this rebuild. She can use them at any of the partner businesses on the www.trustedsaskatoon.com directory.  I am not going to publicly name the contractor or his business...that is not my place, but after what I saw & heard today I believe strongly that the company  should have their A rating on the Better Business Bureau of Saskatchewan lowered to an F, and the insurance companies should take them off their preferred list of contractors"  
 
  

Gibbon Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving Saskatoon and surrounding areas for over 25 Years, Gibbon is a "Total Service" company with trained technicians who are able to provide customers with solutions to all their SASKATOON Heating & Air Conditioning and SASKATOON Plumbing related requirements! Gibbon Heating and Air Conditioning are TRUSTED SASKATOON Air Conditioning & Furnace Professionals

"A History of Professionalism, A Foundation of Trust"

Why you should contact a qualified and licensed Saskatoon HVAC company:

The following article was supplied by Brent Badrock - owner of Gibbon Heating and Air 

Sometimes we get called out for quotes and come across some horrible installs. The pictures below are from a customer who chose to go with a competitor because they had a cheaper price. Unfortunately the contractor she used butchered her house and did not do any aspect of the job according to Provincial Code.  

The contractor destroyed her wall, used an installation manual to support the venting, used flexible appliance hose for the gas lines, did not re-size the chimney, indirectly vented 2 furnaces and a hot water heater in a closet without adequate combustion air, sold her a couple 2 stage furnaces without upgrading the thermostats to take advantage of the energy savings, ran shark bite fittings and flexible hose to the new hot water heater, failed to provide clearance from the furnaces to the wall for servicing, placed the hot water heater in a place with no access, and even used an orange extension cord to supply power to one of the furnaces. It was by far one of the worst installs we have ever seen. And it was an illegal install. After speaking with the Gas Inspector, we learned that a permit had never been pulled by the contractor.

Gibbon To The Rescue 

Fortunately Gibbon was able to help this customer by providing some free work. We also helped her identify the deficiencies and led her to the proper channels to have the problems fixed and resolved. 

Please remember to contact a qualified and licensed HVAC company for any and all of your work. 

We would hate to see this happen to you. You can find Gibbon Heating and Air online www.gibbonheating.com. 

Gibbon Heating and Air Conditioning are TRUSTED SASKATOON Air Conditioning & Furnace Professionals