What “Licensed, Bonded & Insured” Really Means

 When winter hits, Arizona fills up with snowbirds, California escapees, and winter transplants who suddenly discover that—surprise—plumbing problems don’t take vacations. And every year we meet new clients who ask the same thing:

Fair question. Most companies brag about “licensed and insured,” but the third word—bonded—is the one that actually saves you if things ever go sideways.

Here’s the short, straight-to-the-point version:

 If a bonded company disappears tomorrow—closes shop, vanishes, retires, wins the lottery—
your warranties, your protections, and any liability tied to the job are still covered.

A bonding company is basically the backup plan for your backup plan.

It guarantees your work gets finished or corrected, even if the original contractor is long gone.

No hoops. No headaches. No “Sorry, we’re not in business anymore.”

That’s why Licensed + Bonded + Insured is the gold standard.

“Licensed & Insured” is the bare minimum.

“Licensed, Bonded & Insured” means you’re protected no matter what.

Arizona has massive seasonal swings—lots of renters, new arrivals, snowbirds, and people calling contractors they don’t know yet. Trust can get a little… stretchy.

That’s where bonding comes in.

It gives homeowners and winter visitors peace of mind that the work is guaranteed by more than just a handshake.

ABC Plumbing & Rooter is a small, employee-owned company that has been serving Chandler and the entire Valley for 30+ years. We work statewide, we stand behind every job we do, and yes—we’re fully:

Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

The way it should be.

If you want plumbing work backed by actual protection—not just promises—call or text us at (480) 726-1600 or visit abcplumbingandrooter.com.

Short version: Bonded = your safety net.

And you deserve that.

Proudly based in Chandler, AZ, serving homeowners and businesses Valley-wide:
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Queen Creek, Sun Lakes, Guadalupe, Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Prescott, Payson, Tucson, San Tan Valley, Maricopa, and Flagstaff.