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Reviewed by Marcus Aldridge — Senior Editorial Reviewer — Plumbing, HVAC & Wet Trades
Comparison

Plumber vs handyman

When to hire a licensed plumber versus a handyman. Permitted work and code versus small fixes.

Plumbers are licensed for plumbing: new lines, water heaters, sewer work, and most work that requires a permit. Handymen can do minor plumbing: replacing a faucet, fixing a loose connection, unclogging a simple drain. For anything that touches supply lines, sewer, or code (e.g. water heater, repipe), hire a plumber. For a quick faucet swap or small leak, a handyman may be enough. Both are listed on HireLocal; compare by service and location.

Loodgieter vs Klusjesman

FeatureLoodgieterKlusjesman
Best forChoose a plumber for new plumbing, water heaters, sewer work, or any job that requires a permit or code compliance.Choose a handyman for simple faucet or fixture swaps, small leaks, or basic drain clearing when no permit is needed.
When to call

Call a loodgieter when…

Choose a plumber for new plumbing, water heaters, sewer work, or any job that requires a permit or code compliance.

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When to call

Call a klusjesman when…

Choose a handyman for simple faucet or fixture swaps, small leaks, or basic drain clearing when no permit is needed.

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Related issues

Common Issues

Leaking pipeClogged drainNo hot waterRunning toiletDripping faucetStuck doorHole in drywallBroken door handleMold in bathroomFrozen pipesLow water pressureToilet won't flushCabinet door falling off or misalignedDeck boards rotting or splinteringSewer gas smell in houseDiscolored or rusty waterDrafty windows letting in cold airSqueaky or noisy stairsLoose or wobbly railingWater Heater LeakingCracked DrywallGarage Door StuckSewer backupDoor won't latch or close properlyBasement floodingNoisy pipes or water hammerMold growing on walls or ceilingGarbage disposal jammed or not workingSliding closet door off trackWater softener not workingCracked tile floorHot water runs out quicklyExterior wood rotBathroom caulk deterioratingDishwasher not drainingCracks in drivewayToilet constantly runningClogged dryer ventSticking windows hard to open or closeSeptic tank backing upCracks in foundation wallMailbox post leaning or falling overSump pump not workingKitchen sink leaking underneathCrawl space moisture or standing waterShower head leaking or drippingWater heater making noiseSlow draining sinkWater main breakGarbage disposal leakingTree roots in sewer lineLoose floor tilesLeaking washing machineCracked vinyl sidingOutdoor faucet drippingBathroom tile grout crackingGas smell in the houseWindow fogging between panesDriveway sinking or settlingSlow bathtub drainToilet leaking at the baseGarage floor crackingGarbage disposal humming but not spinningStuck window won't openLow water pressure in shower onlyHardwood floor cupping or warpingSlab leak (water leak under foundation)Dishwasher leaking waterBasement wall crack leaking waterToilet rocking or loose at the baseRefrigerator leaking water on the floorGarage door opener not responding to remoteBackflow preventer leakingWater meter running when nothing is onWater bubble forming on the ceilingBroken garage door springToilet making a whistling or whining noiseSigns of termite damageWashing machine leaking from the bottomFireplace not drafting properlyToilet overflowingWater heater pilot light outBasement cold and draftyWater pressure surgesFence gate sagging or draggingGarage door won't openGarage door making loud noiseScratched or damaged flooringCreaking or buckling floorsBathroom outdated or falling apartKitchen outdated or falling apartFence leaning or sections falling overGarage door won't closeSliding door hard to open or stickingStucco cracking on exterior walls

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