Plumbers you can trust.
Every plumber listed here passed strict checks before going live. You see what was checked, and the date it was confirmed.
Checks for every plumber
- Company registeredActive on the CIPC companies register, for companies and close corporations
- Tax compliantSARS tax compliance status confirmed with the PIN
- Workers coveredCOIDA letter of good standing, where the business employs staff
- UIF registeredRegistered as an employer with the UIF, where the business employs staff
The law in plain words
There is no single national licence for every plumber, so I check what protects you: company, tax and worker cover. Where a plumber is registered with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB), that is shown on the profile too. Some municipalities and insurers ask for a PIRB Certificate of Compliance for certain work, such as geysers.
A general guide, not legal advice.
Three quick steps
Ask whether the plumber is PIRB registered.
For a geyser, ask about the Certificate of Compliance.
Get a written quote before work starts.
Good to know
Do plumbers have to be registered?
Not every plumber has to be, but PIRB registration lets a plumber issue a PIRB Certificate of Compliance, which some municipalities and insurers ask for.