When you experience an emergency, who do you plan to call? There are several options of course. Odds are, if you notice a fire in your household, you’ll ask for the fire service before any other emergency responder. It will then be up to the discretion of the dispatcher and the protocols they work within as to whom they deem most appropriate to assign.
However, sometimes we may need emergency assistance that isn’t specifically the authorities, but contractors and those with repair capabilities. We may have a couple of contractors or contacts in our address book, but it’s good to have a full stack just in case.
This means there could be a few you’re missing out on. In this post, we’ll discuss the less-considered emergency contacts worth having in your address book, and why they’re often passed up on:
Get A Roofing Contractor In Your Contacts
It’s not the kind of number most people keep saved until they need it (and odds are you will need it), but it’s a useful one to have ready. If a storm rolls through and your roof starts leaking, or you notice a few shingles or tiles scattered in the garden, it’s a relief to know who to call before damage grows or you find this debris hurting anyone. A solid roofing contractor can be there fast if they do emergency callouts, which will give you a clear idea of what’s wrong, and help stop it getting worse. They might not be able to fully fix it there and then, but a quick patching of an issue or inspection can keep your house protected until a proper repair is arranged. It’s just one less thing to panic about when you’re already dealing with the stress of unexpected damage.
Know A Plumber Who Can Show Up Fast
It’s amazing how much interference a leaking pipe or backed-up drain can cause, and of course, it always seems to happen when you’re least ready for it. Having a plumber saved in your phone, one who picks up the phone and doesn’t take two days to get back to you, is worth it. If they can come by quickly, maybe just to turn things off and point you in the right direction, it can stop a good amount of damage before it starts. It’s also handy when you’re not quite sure what’s gone wrong and need someone who can take a proper look without turning it into a huge job.
Find Someone Handy & Local
Not everything needs a big company or a specialist. In this case you may just need someone practical who can show up and help fix the issue before it gets worse. A local handyperson or general tradesperson is often ideal for that and you can call them if they need to refer you to someone else at least. So if you notice that a window’s been cracked by debris, or the gate has blown off its hinges and is now halfway down the road. Having someone you trust to call can help bring a bit of order back into the chaos. They don’t need to have a shiny website or even work full-time as a contractor, as long as they’re reliable and know what they’re doing and trusted in the area. Sometimes homeowners have contacts like this they can rely on for decades, so be sure to ask your neighbors.
With this advice, we’re certain you’ll be able to find and manage the less-concerned emergency contacts to have in your address book.