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Editorial policy

How we research, write, update and correct our guides – and what we will not do.

Who writes our guides

Guides on Plumbers Pages are researched and written by our editorial team for homeowners. We are a directory, not a plumbing company, and no plumbing business or manufacturer writes, pays for or approves what we publish.

Sources

Facts and figures come from primary sources: federal agencies such as the EPA, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the American Red Cross, state agencies, local water and sewer utilities, and manufacturers’ own manuals for how their products work. Every guide lists its sources. Plumber facts in the directory come only from each plumber’s own website – see How we list.

What we leave out

We do not publish ratings, reviews or “best of” rankings, and we avoid prices that go out of date quickly. Where a rule changes often – incentives, local permits – we point you to the official source rather than repeat it.

Safety

Every guide puts safety first. Gas, electrical work, sewage and anything involving a permit belong with licensed professionals. Our guides are general information, not professional advice.

Updates and corrections

Each guide shows when it was last updated. If you spot an error – in a guide, a state license summary or a listing – email [email protected]. We correct factual errors promptly.

Advertising

Plumbers can pay for labeled placements on city pages. Advertisers never influence our guides, our listing rules or the A to Z order.