Selection Criteria

How Not Urgent Picks One Plumber Per Neighborhood

  1. License, Insurance, Compliance
    • Colorado master-plumber license verified with the state database.
    • $1 M+ general liability + workers’ comp certificates on file.
    • Zero outstanding code violations or OSHA citations in the last five years.
  2. Technical Mastery & Relevant Toolkit
    • Minimum five years’ field experience or completion of a DORA-approved apprenticeship.
    • Modern gear on every truck (camera scopes, hydro-jets, trench-less pipe-burst rigs).
    • Demonstrated success with the specific building stock in the neighborhood—e.g., pre-war galvanized lines in RiNo loft conversions.
  3. Reputation You Can Prove
    • Aggregate review ≥ 4.7/5 across at least three platforms plus five owner-supplied job references we actually call.
    • No unresolved BBB or Department of Regulatory Agencies complaints in the past 24 months.
  4. Speed & Reliability
    • Same-day or next-day arrival for 90 % of standard calls.
    • 24 / 7 emergency line with a human response or < 15-minute callback.
    • GPS-tracked vans that text you an ETA link when they roll.
  5. Transparent, Fair Pricing
    • Posted flat-rate menu for common fixes (no bait-and-switch trip fees).
    • Digital estimate within one hour of site visit; every part billed at MSRP or below.
    • Written warranty: 90 days labor, manufacturer’s warranty on parts.
  6. Professionalism + Brand Fit
    • Uniformed techs, clean vans, boot covers, polite language—no “bro” banter in your living room.
    • Photo ID and tech bio texted before arrival.
    • “Leave-No-Trace” cleanup policy and haul-away included.
  7. Customer Experience Metrics
    • Post-job CSAT survey must average ≥ 9 / 10 across Not Urgent referrals.
    • We mystery-shop twice a year to confirm consistency.
  8. Community & Sustainability
    • Proper disposal of scrap copper, PVC, and fixtures per Denver recycling regs.
    • Active apprenticeship sponsorship with a local trade school or participation in workforce-development programs.
  9. Ongoing Performance Monitoring
    • Quarterly scorecard review (punctuality, CSAT, complaint rate).
    • If a vendor’s score slips, we reopen the category and start searching again; no one keeps the slot by default.

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