Plumbing services
19 service guides and 25 specific repair topics, grouped the way plumbing systems actually work.
Emergencies
Active leaks, backups and urgent failures
Emergency Plumbing
Emergency plumbing is urgent repair work for a problem that is actively causing water damage, a sanitation hazard, a gas risk or a total loss of water or drainage in a home.
Drains
Clogs, slow drains and drain cleaning
Drain Cleaning
Drain cleaning is the mechanical removal of buildup, debris or roots from drain and waste pipes so water flows freely to the sewer or septic system.
Sewer Lines
Inspection, repair and replacement
Sewer Line Repair
Sewer line repair fixes damage to the building sewer or lateral, the pipe that carries wastewater from a house to the public sewer main or septic system.
Pipes & Water Supply
Leaks, freezing, pressure and repiping
Pipe Repair
Pipe repair is fixing a damaged section of a home's water supply or drain piping, from a pinhole leak or failed fitting to a split caused by freezing.
Water Pressure Problems
Water pressure repair diagnoses and corrects water pressure that is too low or too high, from clogged aerators to failed regulators, partly closed valves and corroded pipe.
Water Line Repair
Water line repair fixes the underground service line that carries water from the municipal meter or curb stop to the house.
Leak Detection
Hidden, slab and underground leaks
Leak Detection
Leak detection is the process of locating a hidden water leak, in a wall, ceiling, slab or underground line, with as little demolition as possible.
Water Heaters
Tank, tankless, gas and electric
Water Heater Repair
Water heater repair restores a tank or tankless water heater to safe, normal operation by fixing components such as thermostats, heating elements, burners, valves and controls.
Water Heater Replacement & Installation
Water heater replacement removes an existing heater and installs a new one sized and connected to current code, including venting, gas or electrical, relief valve piping and any required expansion tank.
Fixtures
Toilets, faucets, sinks and disposals
Toilet Repair
Toilet repair fixes problems with a toilet's tank components, bowl, seal or connection to the drain, such as running, leaking, clogging, weak flushes or rocking.
Faucet & Sink Repair
Faucet and sink repair fixes drips, leaks and flow problems in kitchen, bathroom and utility faucets and sinks, including cartridges, valves, supply lines, drains and seals.
Garbage Disposal Repair
Garbage disposal repair restores a sink disposal that is jammed, leaking, tripping or not running, or replaces it when the unit has failed.
Plumbing Fixture Installation
Plumbing fixture installation is connecting new or replacement fixtures and appliances (showers, tubs, laundry hookups, dishwashers, refrigerator water lines) to supply, drain and vent piping.
Pumps
Sump and sewage ejector pumps
Sump Pump Repair
Sump pump repair restores a basement or crawl space pump that collects groundwater in a pit and pumps it away from the foundation.
Water Quality
Softeners and filtration
Water Softeners & Filtration
Water treatment in a home includes water softeners, which remove hardness minerals, and filtration systems, which reduce specific contaminants, sediment, chlorine or odors.
Gas Lines
Appliance gas piping and safety
Gas Line Plumbing
Gas line plumbing is the installation, repair and testing of fuel gas piping that supplies natural gas or propane to household appliances.
Property & Outdoor
Inspections, backflow and hose bibs
Backflow Testing & Prevention
Backflow prevention uses mechanical assemblies to stop contaminated water from flowing backward into the drinking water supply; backflow testing confirms those assemblies work.
Outdoor Plumbing & Hose Bibs
Outdoor plumbing covers exterior faucets (hose bibs and sillcocks), yard hydrants and the supply lines that feed them.
Plumbing Inspection & Maintenance
A plumbing inspection is a systematic check of a property's supply, drain, vent, water heating and fixture systems to identify problems before they cause damage.
