When A Waterline Replacement Plumber Becomes Your Friend

Posted by kamal on June 29th, 2016

Just imagine this scenario: You come home and find water flooding it with the mini-deluge apparently coming from the walls. You feel overwhelmed but decide to investigate the matter yourself only to realize that, indeed, even your best do-it-yourself skills will not do the job. And so you call for a reliable and reputable waterline replacement plumber.

Just keep in mind, that not all water breaks will actually require replacement of the waterline. You can keep these sensible guidelines in mind when making your decision.

Age

Don’t hesitate to contact a residential and commercial plumbing contractor when the pipes are getting old and/or showing signs of extreme wear and tear, both of which will mean that there will be more damage in case no appropriate action is taken. You will benefit more from replacement of the pipes instead of their repair although it will initially appear that the former is more expensive than the latter.

Rule of thumb: If the copper pipes are at 20 years old, then it’s time to replace them.

Neglect

Since you cannot see the pipes in your waterline, you will most likely forget about them. But this should not be as your home’s water system requires regular visual inspection as well as flushing and lining. You may even be able to prevent a breakage and address it before it becomes a major issue. 

But when you have neglected the water system, you don’t necessarily have to beat yourself about it since you’re not the first and only homeowner to do so. Instead, your next best action is to call an experienced residential plumbing contractor in Burnaby to resolve the issue.

Fluctuating Temperatures

In case of fluctuating temperatures, you should also have the water pipes checked for breakage since these may require replacement. This is because the changing temperatures, which can swing in extremes, make the ground contract and expand that places added pressure on the mains. The result: Breakage of the pipes that only a replacement can resolve.

Heavy Traffic

In a heavy traffic area, the ground is subjected to extreme vibrations that place added stress on the pipes, too. The vibrations can be so severe that these can bring the pipes to their bursting point, which may require either a replacement or repairs depending on the severity of the break.

In all of these instances, you are well-advised to trust the professional plumbers to do their job and pay them for the satisfactory results. You will actually save money on your botched job, as well as save your time, energy and effort on other activities.