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Before the Plumber Arrives — 5-Minute Prep

Ironclad Plumbing put this prep checklist together because 5 minutes of preparation before the tech arrives can save you time and money on the visit.

Published March 11, 2026 Updated March 13, 2026

Ironclad Plumbing put this prep checklist together because 5 minutes of preparation before the tech arrives can save you time and money on the visit.

Quick Answer

Do This Why
Clear the area around the problem Saves time = saves money (on hourly) and keeps the tech focused
Know where your main water shutoff is If they need to turn off water, this saves 10 minutes of searching
Write down what’s happening in 2-3 sentences “Upstairs toilet runs for 30 sec every 10 min, started last week” beats “something’s wrong with the toilet”
Take a photo or video of the problem You might not be able to reproduce the symptom when they’re there
Have your questions ready Open our 10-question list on your phone

That’s it. Five things. Five minutes. You’re ready.

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