Plumbing repair covers fixing the fixtures, appliances and pipes in your home or business. Call 540-200-2302 to get connected with a licensed plumber in the Roanoke area.
What is the most common plumbing repair?
Clogged drains, running toilets and leaking faucets are among the most common plumbing repairs. Most are quick jobs for a licensed plumber.
Garbage disposal repair
A humming disposal is usually jammed; one that does nothing may have tripped its reset button or lost power. Never put your hand inside. If resetting doesn't help, a plumber can repair or replace it.
Toilet repair
Running toilets usually need a new flapper or fill valve. Leaks at the base often mean a failed wax ring, which can damage the subfloor if ignored.
Faucet repair
A drip that won't stop usually means a worn cartridge, washer or seal. Plumbers can repair the faucet or install a new one.
Sump pump installation
A sump pump moves groundwater out of a basement or crawlspace. Contractors install new pumps, replace failed ones and can add battery backups for power outages.
Gas line repair
Gas line work requires a licensed professional. If you smell gas, leave the building and call 911 or your gas utility from outside before calling a contractor.
Repiping
Homes with old galvanized steel or failing pipes may need repiping, replacing some or all supply lines. Frequent leaks, rusty water and low pressure are the usual signs. Lead lines have their own page: lead pipe replacement.
Water softener installation
Contractors can install water softeners and filtration systems if you're dealing with hard water scale or taste issues.
Common questions
Can I fix a running toilet myself?
Often. Replacing a flapper or fill valve is a common DIY fix. If the toilet leaks at the base or keeps running after that, call a plumber.
Why is my garbage disposal humming but not spinning?
It's usually jammed. Turn off power to it, and never put your hand inside. A plumber can clear or replace it.
When should I repipe my house?
Frequent leaks, discolored water and low pressure from old galvanized pipes are common reasons. A plumber can assess your pipes.