If you live in an older home or have widespread plumbing problems, it may be time to invest in a whole-house repiping in Staten Island, NY. Although plumbing materials are built to last for a long time, eventually they need to be replaced.
You can keep reading to learn three of the most common signs that indicate your home needs to be repiped. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment where we can review your options for upgrading your existing plumbing system and any related faucets and connections.
Home Age
Having an older home makes it much more likely that a repiping project is imminent. It’s difficult to pinpoint an exact age that pipes will last since different materials have a different life expectancy. For example, brass pipes can least for anywhere from 40 to 70 years, while copper pipes usually won’t last longer than 50 years. PVC or cast iron pipes can last for up to 100 years.
If you want to plan ahead for a repiping project then it’s a good idea to schedule an in-home assessment so our team can take a look at your plumbing system. We can address any problems that require immediate attention and estimate how long we think your existing pipes will last.
Frequent Leaks
It’s not unusual to have a leak here or there. Plumbing materials can wear down, face corrosion or need connections to be replaced. If you have a leak under a single sink or in a shower, that’s not a huge deal. But if you find yourself addressing frequent or persistent leaks, that’s a red flag.
Your entire plumbing system probably needs to be replaced if you can never seem to stay ahead of leaky pipes. The older materials are likely corroding and failing all around your house. If there are leaks where you can find them, there may also be leaks where you can’t see them. Putting off a whole-house repiping leaves you at risk for major water damage to your home.
Major Clogs
Just like leaks, it’s totally normal to have a drain clog here or there. But if all of the drains across your home are moving slowly, there’s a deeper issue. It could very well be that a root is growing through a pipe in your yard or that there is a clog deep in the sewer system leading away from your home.
But if your home is older, aging pipes could also be the problem. The only way to know for sure is by scheduling a plumbing assessment. We can use video tools to look deeper in your plumbing system and assess the quality of your pipes and connections. If we think a repiping is necessary, you have a couple of options.
You can repipe your entire home at once or take it section by section depending on how serious the problems are. Keep in mind that you will still have issues in the parts of your home where older pipes remain throughout a repiping project. You won’t see complete results until the entire project is complete.
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