Disclaimer for EbyPlumbing.com

Most disclaimers are written so nobody reads them. This one is written so you actually understand it — five short sections, plain words.

Not a quote, not a promise

Every job described on this website is general information — not a quote and not a promise. Your actual scope depends on access, materials, job conditions, and what we find on site — and it's confirmed as a written quote before any work begins.

Content is general information, not professional advice

The guides, checklists, and explanations on this site describe plumbing situations in general. They don't diagnose your house, and they shouldn't replace a professional looking at your actual problem. Reading a guide about sewer lines doesn't mean your sewer line has that problem. If something here conflicts with what our plumber finds on site, the on-site diagnosis is the one that matters.

Permits and codes: verify with the authorities

Where we mention permits, inspections, or code requirements — water heater installs, sewer work, gas lines, the Snohomish County septic inspection requirements — we describe our understanding as of the date the page was last updated. Codes change. Always verify current requirements with the actual authorities: the WA Department of Labor and Industries for licensing, the City of Lake Stevens for permits, the Lake Stevens Sewer District for sewer work, and Snohomish County Health for septic matters. If we pull a permit for your job, the permit itself is your proof it's current.

Emergency guidance

Our shutoff checklist and emergency guidance describe standard homeowner first steps: shut off the water, relieve pressure, call a plumber. These steps are safe for most situations, but we can't know yours from a website. If water is near electrical panels, if you smell gas, or if the situation looks dangerous in a way the guides don't cover: leave the area and call emergency services first. Your safety is worth more than your drywall.

External links and third parties

We link to outside sources — WA L&I license lookup, the Lake Stevens Sewer District, Snohomish County PUD — because verifying us and checking facts is good practice. We're responsible for our own words, not for what those sites say or whether their pages stay current. Similarly, when we mention other local businesses (for example, in comparison content), those descriptions reflect our research at the time of writing; check directly for current facts.