Archive for the ‘Plumbing’ Category
5 Great Ways to Put Our Plumbers to Work!
We offer a wide range of services to homes in Durham. One of our most extensive services is plumbing. However, when people think of professional plumbers, they usually think of plumbers helping out with an emergency. Clogged drains, overflowing toilets,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Look for in a Plumber
We live in the Information Age. When you want to locate a service professional, finding information on one is easy. But there’s often too much information—meaning too many professionals—who pop up when you type a few terms into a search…
Read MoreThe Problem with Pinhole Leaks
Since 1963, copper piping has replaced galvanized steel and cast iron as the principal metal used for plumbing systems. There are many reasons for making the change over to copper: it’s lightweight, more flexible, and corrosion-resistant. However, copper pipes can…
Read MoreWhat Counts as a Plumbing Emergency?
Plumbing problems don’t work on a calendar or any sort of time table. In fact, sometimes they seem to do everything they possible can to happen at the worst times. This is the reason that we offer fast emergency plumbing…
Read MoreWhat Is Hard Water and Why Is It a Problem?
The term hard water is one you may have heard tossed around in discussions of problems in homes, and yet not understood exactly what it meant. It is, admittedly, an odd term. (Isn’t hard water actually ice?) In this post,…
Read MoreWhy You Need Professional Leak Detection Services
Leaks in pipes are one of the more common repair problems in residential plumbing. Corrosion, pinhole leaks, loose fittings, and more can cause pipes to begin to lose water. Even a small leak can lead to extensive damage to building…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider New Gas Line Installation
When people think of plumbing, they usually think of water. But our plumbers work with other types of pipes in homes as aside from the ones found in the freshwater and wastewater system. We also install and repair the pipes…
Read MoreSigns That You Should Replace Your Bathroom Toilet
The bathroom is the room in the house that uses the most water, and the toilet is the appliance responsible for the biggest share of that water consumption. In fact, toilets can account for 40% of the water bills you…
Read MoreDo You Need to Have a Slab Leak Fixed? Here’s How to Find Out
Slab leaks are one of the most difficult of all plumbing problems to find. These leaks in the hot and cold water lines in your home occur down in the concrete foundation, making it tricky to notice that they are…
Read MoreThe 2 Types of Sump Pumps Explained
Sump pumps are an invaluable type of plumbing installation for homes that suffer from issues with water in the basement or crawlspace. A sump pump automatically takes care of the excess water: the water gathers in an excavated area (this…
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