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Repiping Specialists Share The Top Reasons To Use PEX Pipes For Your House Repipe In California Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping is a popular option for home repiping. Developed in the 1960s as an alternative to copper and steel piping, it was marketed first in...

Experienced Plumbers Share Tips To Find The Most Qualified Repiping Plumbers In California Is your home demonstrating signs that you need a repipe? Sometimes, hiring a plumber to repipe your home is the best solution to your plumbing problems. While a repipe repair to...

California’s Master Repipers Give A Detailed Explanation Of The Home Repiping Process Having your home repiped is a big job that can feel intimidating and inconvenient. The repiping process involves opening portions of walls, flooring, and concrete so that a repiping...

San Clemente's Leading Home Repipe Contractors Explain The House Repipe Process   Home repiping is a big investment, but a necessary one once your plumbing starts to age out or needs constant repair. You may try to put off the repipe because it is such a big job,...

California's Professional Repiping Plumbers Explain Homeowner's Insurance Policies Your plumbing system is one of the most important components of your home, as well as one of its most expensive. When your plumbing needs to be inevitably replaced, you may try to put...

California’s Leading Repiping Plumbers Outline Decisions To Make During A Whole House Repipe Having your house repiped is a major project, but a necessary one when the time comes. You simply cannot afford to allow an aging or a failing plumbing system to go on. You’ll...

What Is Involved In Repiping A House? A home repipe is an intensive process. Plumbing is one of the major systems in your home, and replacing it requires expertise and skill. Your plumbing also runs behind walls, under floors, and through concrete slabs, which helps...

Experienced Repipers Explain What Is Involved In Repiping a House You’d like to believe that your plumbing will last forever – or at least for as long as you live in your home. But the truth is that your plumbing has an expiration date, just like everything else in...

Why You Shouldn't Use Store-Bought Drain Cleaners For Your Clogged Drain   Clogs are a relatively common occurrence. Not everyone in the family is diligent about taking their hair out of the shower drain, and that can clog the pipes over time. Similarly, not...

5 Serious Plumbing Signs Any Homeowner Should Be Aware Of Your plumbing should last for decades if it is cared for properly and the pipes are of high-quality material. However, the time comes for even the most well-maintained systems, and they have to be replaced...

Unexpected Costs Of Pets That Affect Your Pipe Repair Budget You know your dog is a risk for chewing up your favorite pair of shoes or for leaving an unexpected (and unpleasant) pile on your carpet. But you may not be worried about how your dog can impact your...

Corroded pipes are a common problem for older homes. Metal pipes can oxidize or rust, leading to corrosion over time. The corrosion can cause a number of problems for your plumbing – none of them small.  Because corroded pipes cause such big problems, you may think it...

Repiping your home in Chula Vista  becomes necessary when your home’s plumbing system starts to get too old or starts having too many problems. You need to replace the system so that you don’t have to make repair after repair, and so you don’t have to worry about your...

Replacing plumbing is one of the big jobs that many homeowners put off as long as possible. Repiping is a big expense, and it involves tearing through walls, floors, and sometimes even ceilings. It’s a big investment of both time and money – but it is absolutely...

When you think of problems with your plumbing, you likely have visions of burst pipes gushing water all over your floors. But usually, plumbing problems are more subtle than that, and the threats they pose are more subtle, though just as damaging.  If you do not...

A home remodel is an exciting project, no matter what you have in mind to do. Whether you are getting new floors or you are getting a whole new kitchen, you are giving your home a fresh look and a new life. Though you may not be thinking of your plumbing during this...

Sticking to a routine schedule for your home maintenance can help you keep your property in top shape and help it to have a very long life. Regular maintenance can keep your roof from sprouting leaks, can keep your exterior siding from rotting off, and keep your HVAC...

Even the best plumbing systems will wear down with time and need to be replaced. But most homes do not have the best plumbing system – or even the right plumbing system for their property. The plumbing is likely to wear down before its time because of corrosion,...

Leaks are some of the most common plumbing problems that homeowners experience. The pipes can degrade and loosen over time, or they can be pushed free by constant pressure from clogged pipes or those built up with sediment.  You might expect that a leak would be...

Flushable wipes are gaining in popularity. Many people like them because they provide a thoroughly clean feeling after using the toilet. Using a wipe is almost like cleaning with soap and water after each trip to the toilet. Almost. Though these wipes are billed as...

Murky water is never what you want to see coming out of our faucet when you turn it on. You need clear, fresh water that is free of contaminants. Murky water could indicate the presence of many kinds of harmful contaminants, which could threaten the health of your...

You need clean, healthy water for your home, whether you are washing laundry or you are cooking dinner. However, your potable plumbing system – the ones that leads inside and delivers you water is safe for consumption – is especially important. You may be able to...

Repiping your home can give you a reliable and high-performing plumbing system that consistently delivers fresh and great-tasting water, helps you save money on electricity, and minimizes your maintenance responsibilities. The key is finding the right material for...

When your plumbing goes wrong, there are two people you might call: A standard plumber or a repiping plumber. A standard plumber can do things like fix a broken pipe, clear a clogged drain, adjust water pressure, and so on. A repipe plumber in Los Angeles can repipe...

Nothing lasts forever. Even the structural systems in your home will break down over time, including your plumbing, your electrical system, and your HVAC system. Some of these last longer than others, depending on their properties, and you can extend their life with...

Leaks are some of the most common plumbing problems. Fortunately, you can minimize the damage if you take action quickly and have repipe repair performed. Unfortunately, not all leaks are identified quickly, and they cause serious damage to your house. It’s important...

You have many options when it comes to repiping your home or business. For some, the choice comes down to cost. Others consider a combination of factors, such as performance, energy efficiency, and required maintenance. Some are thwarted in their choice because of the...

California is prone to earthquakes. Even small earthquakes can wreak havoc on your home. They can knock precious keepsakes off the shelves and break them into hundreds of pieces. They can cause windows to break and roof tiles to slip. They can also cause your pipes to...

Is it time to consider repiping your home? You may want to consider a full PEX repipe. PEX is the term used for cross-linked polyethylene, which is a strong, plastic tubing. PEX piping has gained in popularity for all types of plumbing installations, including...

If your home was built on a concrete slab, chances are good that at least some of your plumbing runs through that slab or under it. While you might think that a thick, concrete slab would create an impenetrable layer of protection for your plumbing, the reality is...

A problem with your plumbing can’t always be solved with a simple fix. Sometimes, you need repipe repair, or you need whole house repiping. Yet, when you notice signs of trouble, you may google plumbers and call the first one that pops up. You may not give much...

Copper is a common plumbing material. For a long time, it was the standard. Plumbers and homeowners chose it because it is a strong and durable material that will hold up over time. However, as the years wear on, homeowners learn that copper pipes also have some...

Your plumbing should be the strong, silent type. It should be working in the background, supporting the needs of your family and your house, without making a sound or giving you trouble. You may not know what is going on in those pipes running through your floors or...

If you are shopping for a new home or are looking at the market in anticipation of selling your home, you may run across the phrase “turnkey” and wonder what it is. “Turnkey” is a simple term that refers to properties that are ready to move into as soon as they change...

Your water should never be anything but clear and great-tasting. If it has a strange color, odor, or taste, there is definitely something wrong. Sometimes, the problem is with the water itself, and sometimes, the problem is with the plumbing. Sometimes, the problem...

Older homes often have lovely architecture and many great details that make them attractive for today’s homebuyers. Unfortunately, they also usually have a lot of older systems that can cause many problems for you, including an older electrical system and an older...

Everyone’s an expert on everything nowadays, thanks to the Internet. While you’re newfound status as an expert on Middle Eastern affairs may not hurt anyone since you’re only sharing your opinions at your poker night, your newfound status as a plumber can seriously...

Even the best plumbing will experience problems once in a while. A connection might come loose, sediment might clog up a line, or the water pressure might vary. Typically, a quick repair will set everything right again. Sometimes, those small problems seem to never...

Your monthly water bill can get quite high – especially when you live in California and you’re doing everything you can to beat the heat or to save your plants during yet another drought. You might try to conserve water by doing things like setting up rain barrels or...

Your plumbing system is much more than your pipes. You may update your toilet so that it is powerful enough to flush anything you put inside but economical enough that it only uses as much water as needed. Or you may put in a kitchen sink that can scour pots and pans...

Other than when you flush it and it fills back up, your toilet shouldn’t be making any noise. It should be the strong silent type as it awaits your next needs. It should be as bland as its white shell, and it should fade into the background. If your toilet starts...

“Pipe corrosion” is never something that a homeowner wants to hear. You may not know what problems pipe corrosion can cause, but you likely have a feeling that fixing it will be time-consuming and expensive. And you’d be right. Corrosion of metal pipes can cause...

Flushable wipes are very popular right now. They make it easy to clean up after you use the toilet, leaving you with a clean and refreshed feeling. They can also help you save on toilet paper since you don’t have to wipe as many times to get the same results. Though...

Clogged drains are a common plumbing problem. Too much hair collects in the shower drain, and you find yourself standing in a pool of water while you’re taking a shower. Too much food or grease ends up going down the kitchen sink drain, and you can’t get the sink to...

Repiping your home in Los Angeles can seem like a huge and overwhelming undertaking. While it is an important job and it can come with a big price tag, you shouldn’t feel intimidated by it. Learning about the process can help you understand it better, which can help...

The water that comes out of your shower has more to do with the parts you can’t see than the shower head you choose. Specifically, there are valves that control the flow and the temperature of your water, and if these valves are damaged or improperly balanced, they...

Most people don’t think about their plumbing until there is a problem, so they don’t know much about how the system works. The concept of re-piping usually just sounds like a big, scary, and expensive job to most. By educating yourself about your home’s piping, you...

Whether you get water from the city or you have your own well, there are contaminants in your water. City officials test the water to make sure these contaminants don’t exceed unsafe levels, but it probably doesn’t give you any comfort to know that these materials are...

Lead pipes used to be used in homes for plumbing. Lead is a strong material that is durable and resistant to corrosion. At the same time, lead is malleable enough that it can be easily installed. It was an ideal choice for plumbing. That is until we discovered that it...

You usually know when there’s a problem with your plumbing and you need to hire a plumber to make some repairs. But you may not know that you’re putting a band aid on a larger problem. You may not realize that your plumbing system is actually experiencing major...

Some homes are built directly on a concrete slab, or foundation, rather than on a concrete or wooden frame. Before these homes are built, an engineer must examine the soil to ensure that the ground is able to support the home over the long term and won’t shift. The...

Once upon a time, cast iron was used for just about everything – your sink, your tub, even your plumbing. But just like it fell out of favor for sinks and tubs, it also fell out of favor for plumbing. Not only was it too expensive and difficult to install, but it was...

Most people don’t think about completely replacing their plumbing. Instead, they just deal with making repairs as they are needed. They tend to take a reactive rather than a proactive approach. But that can end up costing them a lot more money and a lot more heartache...

Conserving water isn’t just the right thing to do for the planet; it’s also the right thing to do for your pocketbook. The more efficient your plumbing is, the less you will spend on water each month. Depending on how big your home is and where you live, that could...

Freezing pipes are a common occurrence in the northern part of the country, so people there know what to do when it happens, and they know how to prevent it. But many people in California are used to warmer temperatures, so they aren’t as prepared when it comes to...

California has a reputation for sunny weather most of the year. But it’s a big state, and parts of it actually get quite cold. Some parts of the state even get snow. When the temperatures drop that low, you could get more than a winter wonderland. You could have a...

Repiping your home is a big job, and it’s one that you shouldn’t trust to just any plumber. You need to find a reputable repiping plumber from a highly respected repiping company, and you need to interview these prospects thoroughly. Repiping is a big investment, and...

Have you been dreaming about a new dish washer? Or maybe you feel like your kitchen would finally be everything you want it to be if you got a garbage disposal? You may find that once you make the investment in upgrading your appliances, your reality won’t be as sweet...