What Is A Full Home Repipe?
In time, when the piping system in your home or building gets old it begins to lose its integrity and this issue can create significant health hazards to the inhabitants. Despite lasting long periods of time, the pipes in your home or building will eventually need to be updated. Older homes and buildings are piped with outdated galvanized steel which is no longer a method that is used in the plumbing industry and needs to be corrected in most cases. There are a few ways to tell if your home or building has an outdated piping system.
Here are a few signs that are easier to spot and will let you know if you need to call I Am Your Plumber to repipe your home or building:
- Leaking pipes
- Repeated leak repairs
- Weird smelling water
- Extreme temperature change when multiple outlets are being used at a time
- Rusty brown/orange water
- Low water pressure
What are the Benefits of A Full Home Repipe?
If your current piping system is outdated or is causing repeated issues for you to get fixed, that means the bills are racking up and the root of the problem is not being properly addressed whether you are aware of it or not. Your plumbing system is an integral part of your home and making an improvement like this will resolve the issues listed and save money for you in the long run. Other benefits to having a full home repipe or repiping your building include:
- Eliminating water pressure issues
- Decreased chances of leaks and water damages
- Lower water bills
- Better drinking water
- Increased home value
What is the Process for A Full Home Repipe?
I Am Your Plumber is a licensed plumbing company near you and we are fully insured and bonded for all your plumbing service needs including installing and maintaining the right water filtration system for your home. First we would come out to meet with you and discuss what your objectives are for getting a full home repipe. Once you pick the solution that works best for you we will take the necessary steps to implement the new piping system in your home.
The process for a full home repipe is straightforward and the size of the home or building will determine the amount of pipeline materials needed for the project to be done properly. Repiping usually looks like this. Our plumber would complete an inspection of the existing plumbing system from the water meter to the sewer to determine whether an isolated replacement will address the main issue or if a full repipe is best. After you decide what is best for your home or building we will conduct the work and complete the pipe installation and connection of your piping system. Once your new piping system is in place we will turn your water back on to check for new leaks and correct any areas where new leaks occur due to new water pressure and flow. Once it is all done you are ready for drywall or cement sealing!
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