Plumbing Repairs In Arlington Heights

When we address plumbing repair, we are talking about the COSTLY problems that homeowners have to face in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It is true, leaky toilets can cost you hundreds in water bills but the replacement of a toilet or parts for that are relatively inexpensive.  Mas Plumbing takes pride in the fact that we are known for our customer service.  We have a reputation for working with homeowners and explaining things to them so they understand what the problem is and how to fix it.  Therefore, we want to address the biggest plumbing problems in local Arlington Heights, that we have seen which will cost you more.  It is important to identify if you have any of these problems early because that can save significant cost and damage to your home instead of just ignoring them.  We assure you, they won’t go away.

So what are the most significant plumbing repairs that have to be done to a home?

1. Tree Roots:  Getting tree roots in your sewer system is one of those things homeowners and commercial business owners probably have to deal with at least once. Since Arlington Heights is arguably a deciduous area, and property lots have a lot of trees and ar close together,  older homes will have a problem with sewer lines getting tree roots in the system.  If you have a sewer clean out line, this can be taken care relatively quickly with power rodding and more, if your home or business doesn’t this is one of the costliest things a homeowner has to deal with.  This requires digging up your lawn and reaching the problem area and clearing the lines.  If you have trees in the front of your property and you notice multiple slow drains around your home, or backed up sewage lines, this might be a tree root problem.  Calls a local plumbing repair service in your area so they can determine if this is the cause and they can advise you on the best way to remove the roots from your system.
2. Pipe Bursts: When a pipe bursts in your wall, unfortunately, you won’t see it.  Pipes bursting aren’t like toilets running, or clogged sinks, or water heater damage, you might not even know it has happened. When a pipe bursts you will see the damage after the fact and depending on how big the burst is, this can take some time. Look for water spots in the walls, shelves inexplicably falling off the walls, and your water bill raising significantly from one month to the next without you using the water any differently.  These signs will let you know if you have a burst pipe in your home or business. Unfortunately, the most common way of repairing a burst pipe is going into the wall and replacing the pipe itself.  If this is in a wall and can be isolated you are one of the more lucky ones. If it is a sewer line or you have to remove tile and flooring to get to the problem, this can definitely be more costly. Contact a local plumbing repair service and they will walk you through your options.  It is important to fix this one as soon as possible to prevent mold build up in your home.
3. Bad Pipes:  Along the lines of bursting pipes, with older homes and buildings in Arlington Heights, you might have to deal with old, corroded, and breaking pipes.  Galvanized was the materials used when many homes in our area were built.  Unfortunately, we now know this was not the best choice for plumbing.  Over time galvanized piping is going to break down, become corroded, and more.  Surprisingly, this can also cause a block in your sewer line, because build-up might actually occur by flushed and wasted items catching on rust flakes in the sewer line which can lead to a clog in the entire line.  Unfortunately the only way to really protect your home from this damage is to do a total replacement on the pipes.  Local plumbing repair services will help you out this and there is good news.  Insurance companies have lower rates for homes with copper rather than galvanized, you can ask for more money for your home in the future, and it protects you from further problems while you own the home.  Here is a tip though, if you are going to replace pipes, replace the entire home at one time. This will actually save you time and money because chances are in the life of your home, you will have to replace more down the line.  Minimize the number of times someone has to cut into your walls, and the number of times a service has to come out to repair your plumbing. If you do it all at once, you are saving in the long run.
4. Frozen Pipes – We all know living in Arlington Heights can be cold in the winter.  Freezing temperatures over multiple days can cause water in your pipes to freeze which will cause cracks that you won’t be able to see the signs of until the water melts.  When a frozen pipe bursts, it is the same process and unfortunately the same method as dealing with corroded and pipe replacement.  If you think your pipes froze over the winter months call a professional local plumbing repair service and they can help you tell.
5. In-Home Sewer Line Cracks:  If your home has a basement with a bathroom and the main sewer line to the lead out into your yard breaks, we also feel your pain.  This problem can happen with older homes and unfortunately can really tally up on the cost.  That’s because there is a chance (most likely) that sewage waste has been flowing into your home and needs to be remediated as well. If your home smells, you have noticed waste backing up into the sink, toilet, shower drains, laundry room drains there might be a break in the line.  Replacing this as soon as possible is imperative so if your home starts to smell and it doesn’t seem like it is going away, call a professional plumbing repair service and they will examine the problems for you.