Services like Consumers' Checkbook and Angies' List are good places to start when you are looking for a plumber. Remember though that there's no strong relationship between price and certain plumbing jobs. Prices among firms vary widely so get several bids and make sure you use a licensed plumber for your job.

We seldom think of plumbers except when a pipe bursts or leaks or the facilities just don't work according to plan. Then again, we might need a plumber to install a new faucet, tankless water heater, sump pump or to layout rough plumbing for that new bathroom or kitchen. Plumbers are also needed when you want to install a natural gas fireplace and hook up a gas range. And don't forget the plumber if you are installing a solar water heating system.  There are several things you can do to make sure you select the right plumber for your particular job.

When you’re remodeling an older house, especially one with cast iron sewer lines, it may pay to replace the pipe with PVC as part of the remodeling project. It will be much less expensive and emotionally draining in the end.

Now that I had decided to replace the existing sewer lines with PVC (Option 1 and 3), I obtained several bids from plumbing contractors.