In many instances, choosing the lowest price seems like a smart decision.\u00a0 But repeatedly, this has proven to be an unwise and a costly mistake for bargain hunters.\u00a0 An unlicensed contractor or unqualified contractor can leave you with sub-standard work on one of the most critical safety areas of your home: Natural Gas.<\/p>\n
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AROC) explains the problem this way:\u00a0 \u201cProperty owners often look for the lowest price when looking to build or remodel a home.\u00a0 Since most unlicensed contractors are not bonded or insured and do not pay into the residential contractors’ recovery fund or pay any unemployment compensation for their workers, they can often under bid the licensed professional.\u00a0 This bottom line may at first be attractive to the property owner, as a way to lower costs and save money.\u00a0 Most of the time, it is not.\u201d<\/p>\n
RP Gas Piping<\/a>\u00a0has witnessed first-hand this growing and problematic trend in our industry, which is not only unethical, but truly dangerous.\u00a0 Homeowners allow critical work to be performed by unlicensed contractors or by contractors with different licensing – such as general landscaping – that does not qualify them for gas line piping work.\u00a0 We are often contracted to fix the problems that result from these types of hiring decisions.\u00a0 Gas lines will fail if the proper procedure and materials are not used when the installation process is completed.\u00a0 Specific permit procurement is required and must be completed to ensure that the proper inspection of the work is completed.\u00a0 The outcome of an improper installation can be gas leaks, premature corrosion and propane tank failure.\u00a0 At best the consumer will pay for the gas line service twice, and at worst, a dangerous accident could occur.<\/p>\n We cannot overstate the importance of hiring<\/strong> the proper contractor that is licensed and qualified for gas line and propane tank installation<\/strong> and of verifying<\/strong> a contractor or landscaper\u2019s claim of qualification.\u00a0 The AROC website offers free information for consumers about how to locate and choose a licensed contractor.\u00a0 The website further explains that, \u201c\u2026 with a licensed contractor, you as a residential property owner have significant protections not available to persons utilizing an unlicensed contractor.\u00a0 This is your guarantee should the workmanship be below standard or in violation of existing codes.\u201d<\/p>\n Fortunately for consumers in Arizona, AROC makes it easy to check on the licensing and good standing of all contractors in the state.\u00a0 Check a contractor\u2019s license number online at http:\/\/www.azroc.gov\/<\/a> or by calling 602-542-1525 or toll free 1-877-MYAZROC\u00a0 (1-877-692-9762)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" RP GAS PIPING cannot overstate the importance of hiring the proper contractor that is licensed and qualified for gas line and propane tank installation and of verifying a contractor or landscaper\u2019s claim of qualification.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88890,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[10,11],"class_list":["post-24","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-critical-safety-tips","tag-gas-line-piping","tag-gas-storage"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t