Repiping Services

How Do I Know if I Need a Repiping Job or a Pipe Repair Job?

Knowing when you need to have your property repiped or repaired is a fairly easy exercise once you know what to look for. There are four signs that your pipes are in distress and need either to be repiped or repaired. The first sign is water pressure.

Examples of this include, when water is turned on in the shower there should be a robust spray emitted. Another example is if the washer takes forever to fill up.

The second sign is water color when it comes out of the faucet. If it is rusty or not clear, then you may need work done. The third sign is the taste of your tap water.

It should not taste bitter. Leaking is the fourth sign that wreaks the most havoc and the one that needs immediately attention.

Neglecting any of these can be costly in money and time to get them fixed. The only way to know if you need a repipe job or just a repair is to contact a trained and experienced plumber.

Will This Affect my Daily Home Routine?

Most re-piping jobs will affect your daily home routine. There are a couple of key factors to consider when you get the news that you need work. Where is the work being done? If it is in the bathroom or kitchen area, then be prepared to make adjustment while your plumbing contractor completes the project.

Second, if you work from home then things will get a little noisy from so a temporary change in location may be needed. To mitigate the affect to your daily home routine speak with the company doing the work to see what suggestions they may have.

How Long Does a Repiping Job Take?

This question can be a tough one to answer because of the different variables to negotiate. The plumbing contractor will advise you on the timeframe it will take for your specific project. This will be based on a couple of factors such as location or the type of original pipes used.

For example, if you live in a one story structure with a basement, it takes far less time. Another example is if you have cooper or PVC, then more walls may have to be removed. This is because they don’t bend like PEX piping.

Finally, bathrooms that have more than a sink and tub will require more time. It is recommended to work with your plumbing contractor to make this a quick and painless endeavor.

Not sure if you need a repiping job or a pipe repair job in your Atlanta home? Call Greenlee Plumbing at (678) 386-7513 today, and get the right answers from the best experts.