It is very important to get leaking hot water pipes fixed as soon as possible in order to avoid additional issues to your pipes and other spaces of your home. A professional plumber will perform a number of steps in order to cut down the amount of water deterioration to your home and ensure that the pipes are closed up and will not leak any longer.
If your home was built over 20 years ago (or even 5-10 years in some neighborhoods), you could have damaged, corroded, or leaky pipes that could cause increasingly costly problems for you as time goes on. Galvanized metal or low-quality copper pipes deteriorate quickly, and polybutelene pipes (referred to by plumbers as “ticking time bombs”) could fail and cost you thousands in water damage.
Re-piping is a process of replacing the hot or cold water supply pipes in a dwelling or business. It is not a temporary fix or a replacement of short sections of pipe, but a complete replacement of your supply plumbing system. There are several reasons you may need to re-pipe your home or business. Corrosion of pipes may cause low water pressure, rusty colored water, reduced water flow, or leaks. If you notice an isolated leak or a small portion of your existing piping leaking, or valves that are corroded or cracked, it is quite possibly an indication of a larger problem.
The benefits of a re-pipe are:
- Increased water pressure
- Clean, clear, colorless water
- Improved hot water delivery to all fixtures and appliances
- Elimination or mitigation of costly water damage and repair bills caused by leaking pipes
- A leak free water supply system
- Increased value to your home
- Restored and leak free plumbing that alleviates daily stress and improves peace of mind
- A healthy building environment
Re-piping is a complex undertaking that requires the skill, expertise, and experience of a professional licensed plumbing company like Allstar Plumbing in San Jose.
