Updated November 1, 2026 · Reviewed for accuracy by a licensed Uniform plumber before publication
1. Look up the license
In Florida, plumbing contracting requires a state license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Search by name or license number at the DBPR license search. Check that the license is current and that the business name matches who you're hiring.
2. Ask for proof of insurance
Ask for a certificate of liability insurance and confirm workers' compensation coverage. Condo associations often require a certificate naming them before work starts.
3. Get the scope and price in writing
A written estimate should say what will be done, with which parts, whether a permit is included and what happens if something unexpected turns up.
4. Ask about the warranty
Ask what the workmanship guarantee covers, for how long, and how to use it. Manufacturer warranties on parts are separate.
5. Ask who will be in your home
Ask whether workers are background-checked, and who will actually do the work. At Uniform Plumbing, every plumber has passed a background check. It's part of the Uniform Standard.
6. Read reviews carefully
Look at recent reviews across more than one platform, and at how the company responds to complaints.
Checklist
- License verified at DBPR and name matches
- Insurance certificate received
- Written estimate with scope
- Permit included where required
- Warranty terms in writing
- Background-checked workers
- Recent reviews checked
Our own license details are on licenses and insurance.