Water Line Repair And Replacement

Modern day plumbing systems are well built and made to last for nearly a hudred years if properly cared for! You may have small maintenance or repair issues arise occasionally, but most homeowners never need to replace their home’s entire plumbing system. The most common type of residential plumbing pipes are copper, because copper is virtually immune to rust. While you probably won’t have to have your home’s entire plumbing system overhauled, you may need occasional water line repair and replacement. This is to be expected and is a normal part of plumbing maintenance as a homeowner.

If you find yourself needing water line repair and replacement, just know this is not something you should Google and try to do yourself! Water line repair and replacement is definitely not a DIY project. Even for a professional plumber, this is a major project! Fortunately, there are a couple of things you can be on the look out for so that if you do need water line repair and replacement you can catch it early. Spotting the problem quickly and having it fixed as soon as possible can save your home and property from extensive damage. 

Signs you may need water line repair and replacement:

• Loss of water pressure- If you have noticed a slow decline in the water pressure in your home, you could have lime scale buildup in your pipes. This decline can be noticed over a period of several months, or even several years! Lime scale is created when hard water flows through your pipes and deposits small amounts of minerals on the pipe walls. Lime scale buildup happens slowly over a long period of time. Eventually, lime scale can become so built up in your pipes that the water flow to your home has been restricted. Once you have this large amount of lime scale in your pipes, total water line replacement is usually the best way to fix the problem.
• Corrosion- Although its impossible to visually inspect your entire water line because part of it is buried, its a good idea to check out the portions that you can see at least once a year. Taking a look at any of your exposed pipes once or twice a year for any signs of corrosion can potentially prevent total water line replacement. Signs of corrosion include a white, chalky buildup on your pipes or any leaks. If you catch corrosion issues early, sometimes the pipes can be repaired individually. If you have widespread corrosion in your water line, however, total water line replacement may be necessary.

If you notice any signs that you may need water line repair and replacement, its important that you contact a plumber immediately! Letting a damaged plumbing system fester can potentially create further issues and damage to your home and property. For a dependable, local plumber you can trust, call the experts at Masterflo Plumbing today at (678) 822-7095!