One of the absolute best ways to research a company is by looking for their reviews, testimonials, or past customer ratings. There are multiple places to look for such testimonials on the Internet, here are a few:

Better Business Bureau - You can go to the home website of the Better Business Bureau to find out the history of many companies. The Better Business Bureau rates companies using letters with an A+ rating being the highest. On their home website you can find if there have been any complaints about the company. Read all the information that is provided on the website so that you can get a comprehensive understanding of the company.

Google Reviews - A Google map listing is one of the most well-known ways to find information on a company when searching online. Since Google map listings are one of the most popular listings online, they are also a very likely place to find multiple reviews on the company since so many people view the listing. Make sure to read both the good and bad ratings alike; each will help you to learn more about the company.

Website - Finally the company's own website should include a list of testimonials from past customers. Keep in mind that the company has hand-picked the reviews that they include on their website, so there will likely be only positive testimonials included, but nonetheless the more you read about the company the less of a risk you are taking by hiring them.

So in order to make sure that you lower your risk when hiring a plumbing contractor to come into your home and be around your valuables and your family, you ought to look up as much information and reviews on the company as possible. Try looking on the Better Business Bureau, the company's Google map listing, and their own company website. Read both the positive and negative reviews, and take into account all the information that you read without a predetermined bias; this will ensure that you hire the best company for your needs.

Ana Fraser is the manager at Clog Pro and has years of experience in the plumbing industry in both Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington. If you're ever searching for a Plumbing Portland OR, make sure to check out her website and consider her for your plumbing and clogged drain needs!