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.
Pipe repair and replacement
Pinhole leaks, corroded fittings, or a section damaged by freezing can usually be cut out and replaced. If leaks keep showing up in different places, the pipes are likely failing throughout and repiping is the longer-term fix.
Plumbers replace damaged sections with copper or PEX and can tell you whether the rest of the system is worth keeping.
Garbage disposal repair and installation
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 it or install a new one.
Toilet repair and installation
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. Plumbers also replace cracked or inefficient toilets and set new ones.
Faucet and sink repair
A drip that won't stop usually means a worn cartridge, washer or seal. Leaks under the sink usually come from the drain trap, supply lines or shutoff valves. Plumbers repair or replace faucets, sinks and the plumbing underneath.
Sump pump installation and repair
A sump pump moves groundwater out of a basement or crawlspace. If yours runs constantly, won't turn on, or the pit keeps filling during storms, a plumber can repair it, replace it, or add a battery backup for power outages.
Gas line repair and installation
Gas line work requires a licensed professional, whether it's repairing a leak or running a new line for a range, dryer, generator, fireplace or tankless water heater. If you smell gas, leave the building and call 911 or your gas utility from outside before calling a contractor.
Repiping and whole-house repiping
Repiping replaces some or all of a home's water supply lines. Frequent leaks, rusty water and low pressure from old galvanized steel pipe are the usual reasons.
Repiping older and historic homes
Many homes in Old Southwest, Raleigh Court, Grandin and Wasena still have original galvanized or mixed piping. Plumbers who work on older houses can route new lines through existing walls and floors to limit damage to plaster and trim. Lead service 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.
Can a plumber install a new toilet or faucet?
Yes. Plumbers replace toilets, faucets, sinks and garbage disposals, and can remove the old fixture.