GetInstantPlumber is a nationwide 24/7 emergency plumber dispatch service. Call (844) 833-1309 for immediate help with burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, and drain cleaning. Licensed & insured local plumbers dispatched same-day across the United States. Free written estimate before any work begins.
Background
Marcus Rivera is Master Plumber and Editorial Lead at GetInstantPlumber. He reviews every plumbing cost estimate, code-compliance claim, and dispatch-vetting standard published on the site. Marcus joined GetInstantPlumber in 2021 after 18 years running his own plumbing shop in Chicago.
Credentials
- Illinois Master Plumber License (LEC)
- Texas Responsible Master Plumber (RMP)
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT)
- OSHA 30 Construction
- Trade School — Coyne College Chicago, 2004
Prior Experience
- Rivera Plumbing Chicago, 2007-2021 — owner + master plumber. Residential + light commercial. Sold to a regional operator in 2021.
- Journeyman Plumber, Local 130, 2004-2007 — apprenticeship + journeyman period at a union residential contractor.
- GetInstantPlumber, 2021-present — Editorial Lead & Master Plumber consultant.
What Marcus Reviews
Every plumbing cost estimate, code-compliance claim, and how-to guide on the site passes through Marcus before publication. He personally verifies price ranges against real dispatch invoices from the GetInstantPlumber network, and cross-checks any code advice against the current Uniform Plumbing Code + Illinois DPH plumbing code (his primary jurisdiction).
Published Work on GetInstantPlumber
- Emergency Plumber — 24/7 Nationwide Dispatch
- Plumbing Pricing — Real Ranges by Job Type
- Burst Pipe Repair — Emergency Response Guide
- Water Heater Repair — Diagnosis + Cost
- Sewer Backup — What to Do Right Now
Editorial Standards
Marcus follows the GetInstantPlumber editorial standards and pricing methodology. All published content is reviewed against these before publication.
Contact Marcus
Editorial questions, corrections, or code interpretation questions: [email protected] — or the general dispatch line at (844) 833-1309.