Dr. Pipe: Typical Plumbing Issues and Spring Drain Problems

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Typical Plumbing Issues

While it is true that plumbing issues can happen any time of the year, for some reason many plumbing troubles crop up when spring arrives. Once the snow disappears and the ground thaws, the problems that remained hidden all winter long crop up. Thankfully, many of the plumbing issues so common during the spring month are associated with real easy solutions. Below some of the most common problems are explored as well as how to solve them. Read up and ready yourself for spring thaw.

Ah spring … it is the season associated with flowers, birth, new beginnings, and light pastel colors. Spring should bring a smile to your face. There are budding trees, new blooms, and the promise of warm months to come. It is the season of love and romance and … yes a bit of madness. If you have plumbing issues after the winter thaw, you will get familiar with the madness all too quickly. First, you may find your gutters are all clogged up from the autumn leaves that, once looked so lovely, prove a soggy, gross mess in your gutters now.

Add all the fun rain and showers that come with the end of March and the month of April, and you have got a future spring plumbing problem on your hands … a big problem too. Then you wake up one morning to go to work on a Monday only to find there is now a mote around your home filled to the brim with fresh, cold spring water and mud.

When Your Faucet is a Mere Drizzle

When you want to bask in the rush of water that spouts forth from your showerhead and all you get is a trickling line of water that is fast depleting into a drip, you are bound for irritation. When your water pressure is not up to par, the water flow coming from the showerhead or any faucet in your home is also not up to par. Thankfully, the majority of issues causing low water pressure are something you can easily deal with on your own. Try the following solutions for the various low water pressure situations that arise:

Check the quality of your pipes and if they currently meet contemporary building codes. Make sure the pipes are the correct size since pipes that are undersized can restrict the passage of water. If an upgrade is necessary and you are capable of replacing the pipes on your own then do so. If you are unsure how to replace pipes, get a pro to help you do the job.
When checking out your pipes, see if you notice any leaks. Leaks will most certainly contribute to the lack of water pressure. A tip for leak discovery: Shut off the water valve for a half day. Note what the water meter says before doing so. See if, after a half day passes and the water valve is off, if there is an increase in the level on the water meter. If so, you have got a leak to deal with, and it is time to repair the pipes.

Check every inch of the water pipes, you have and look for debris and rust. Corrosion can definitely lead to low water pressure. If the pipes are corroded, get new ones, and if they are dirty, clean them.

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Testimonials

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

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