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.
The 6-Point Plumber Screen
Every plumber in the GetInstantPlumber network passes six checks before we dispatch a single call. This is the same screen we'd want if it were our own family calling. Plumbers that fail any check are removed within 30 days.
1. Current State Plumbing License
Every state requires a specific plumbing license — Illinois LEC, Texas RMP, California C-36, etc. We verify license number, class, and expiration status directly with the state licensing board. Suspended, expired, or unverifiable licenses = out of network immediately.
2. General Liability + Workers' Comp Insurance ($1M+)
We verify $1M+ commercial general liability and current workers' compensation directly with the insurance provider. Insurance must be maintained continuously — we spot-check quarterly. Plumbers with lapsed coverage are suspended until they re-provide proof.
3. Criminal Background Check
Every plumber (and any tech dispatched under their license) passes a state-level background check before joining the network. Certain non-violent offenses (traffic, minor property) don't disqualify — violent offenses, financial fraud, or theft do.
4. Google/BBB Rating 4.5★+ with 50+ Reviews
We require 50+ reviews across Google + Better Business Bureau + Trustpilot, weighted average 4.5★ minimum. Any pattern of unresolved BBB complaints in the last 12 months = excluded.
5. 1-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Work
Legitimate plumbers stand behind their work. Every network plumber offers a minimum 1-year workmanship warranty (many go longer). Warranty terms are disclosed in writing before work begins. Plumbers who won't warranty their work don't join.
6. 90-Minute Response Guarantee (for Emergency Calls)
Emergency dispatch means emergency response. Every plumber in the emergency network commits to a 90-minute response window inside major metros (2 hours in suburbs). Plumbers whose actual response consistently misses this window are moved to non-emergency dispatch only.
Post-Dispatch Monitoring
We survey homeowners 24 hours and 30 days after a completed job. Persistent complaints trigger a network review. Plumbers whose 30-day satisfaction drops below 4.5★ get one warning; a second miss removes them.
Why This Matters
Roughly 40% of licensed plumbers would pass 3-4 of these checks. We keep the ~50-60% that pass all six. That's a smaller network, but the plumber ringing your doorbell has been vetted more thoroughly than a Google search can do on its own.