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I just had Sam out to my home, and I have to say what a wonderful job he did on my tankless water heater. I just installed this tankless unit 2 years ago, and it never really worked well, the contractor who installed the unit said that there was no problem and that was how the unit operates. After various attempts from him, I just decided to live with it, I was getting hot water everywhere but the...

Walter P.-Bel Air

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Master Plumber

24 hour emergency service by a Master Plumber at lowest prices by Stern Service

 

Master plumber do you need one?

If you have any pluming needs or starting a new project that will need a plumber make sure that the company you choose has a Master Plumber.

 

Plumbing repairs are best left to a qualified master plumber, so don’t injure or frustrate yourself and spend hours trying to determine what is wrong.

 

Homes and businesses require the skills of a master plumber to install and repair pipes, appliances, and fixtures. A plumber usually follows blueprints and building codes, when installing various fixtures, such as sinks and bathtubs. When a pipe or appliance stops functioning properly, a plumber will inspect the system, diagnose the problem, and perform any necessary replacements or repairs.

 

If you are planning any major renovations then your engineer will work with a master plumber to create blue prints for new home or remodel and determine the cost of implementing new systems. Plumbers involved in design often allocate all the necessary materials and lead an installation team. After the new system is constructed, a master plumber might perform a more detailed inspection to make sure that it works properly and that it complies with local plumbing codes.

 

A master plumber is a licensed professional who installs and repairs various commercial and residential plumbing systems. They might specialize in designing new systems, laying or fitting pipes, or performing repairs and maintenance on appliances and fixtures.

 

The biggest difference between a master plumber and a licensed plumber is the addition of a college degree.

 

Earning a Master Plumber certification takes about five years of rigorous training.

 

To become a master plumber a person must typically obtain an associate degree from a community college or complete a training program at a vocational school. Many plumbers begin their careers as apprentices, where they assist experienced plumbers for four to five years to learn the trade firsthand. After completion of an apprenticeship a plumber can begin practicing independently and prepare for a state- or country-specific licensing exam. Written exams test a person’s general plumbing knowledge as well as his or her understanding of local plumbing codes and regulations.

 

Becoming a Master Plumber is the highest form of designation in the plumbing trade..

 

It has allowed Mike Stern Plumbing the opportunity to own and operate a plumbing company and have both licensed plumbers and apprentices working underneath him.

 

In many cases, a owner that achieves a Master Plumber designation take on a more managerial role on the day to day operations of their plumbing company, to insure customer satisfaction that all jobs are done properly and state and local regulations are met.