Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
From 1978 to 1995, polybutylene was the preferred piping material for builders across the country. It was cheap, easy to install, and was proclaimed to be the future of piping. The problem with polybutylene is that it tends to fail suddenly, spectacularly, and completely without warning. Polybutylene pipes are typically gray in color, and you should be able to see them near your water heater and leading to your sinks and toilets.
If your home is more than 10 years old and you have polybutylene pipes, call Nick-Plumbing Inc. right away! Every day you wait to get polybutylene pipe replacement significantly adds to your risk of pipe failure!
For more information on polybutylene replacement or to schedule a service, give us call now at (404) 604 -4619 or contact us online at nick-plumbing.com!
Why You Need Polybutylene Replacement
Polybutylene is a cheap, easy to install plastic resin that, unfortunately, was too good to be true. What happens is the chemicals added to water to fight bacteria, specifically chlorine, also attack sensitive parts of the poly pipe and fittings. Ultimately, this leads to cracking and total failure of the pipes.
If you’ve had polybutylene pipes for more than 10 years and they’ve been fine, don’t be fooled into thinking they’ll last forever. This is not true! Every day you don’t have polybutylene replacement, you significantly increase your risk of catastrophic pipe failure. Some of the risks associated with polybutylene pipes include:
Flooding
Mold infestation from undetected leaks
Increased insurance premiums or cancelled insurance coverage
Moreover, many mortgage lenders have been refusing to lend for properties with polybutylene pipes, specifically because these risks are so prevalent. If you’ve got polybutylene pipes in your home and you are planning to sell, you could have some trouble! Normally, real estate agents leave it up to buyers and sellers to negotiate the terms of the replacement.
Schedule Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in the Atlanta, Georgia
Polybutylene piping replacement can be messy. If you need polybutylene replacement, call Nick-Plumbing Inc. Our plumbers operate with the highest level of professionalism, and we will do everything we can do ensure that your replacement service goes smoothly and with minimal interruptions to your daily activities. Polybutylene replacement comes with a lot of other benefits as well! In addition to the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home isn’t going to be destroyed by flooding, pipe replacement also usually results in better water pressure and can add significant value to your home. Polybutylene pipe failure has been a nightmare for millions of families throughout the country and many here in Atlanta Metro area. Don’t let problems with piping cost you thousands of dollars in property damage and repairs. If you have polybutylene piping and need replacement, call Nick-Plumbing Inc. today!
Replacing Leaky Copper Pipes
Copper repipe is a replacement of the faulty copper water systems in your home with either Flowguard Gold CPVC or Uponor PEX "a" pipes. Although copper pipes have been one of the more commonly used piping materials for domestic water service and distribution in homes, it is not immune to problems typical of copper pipes, especially pinhole leaks. Customers living in and around the Cobb County and receiving water from lake Allatoona are reporting a lot of pinhole leaks with their copper pipes. Nearly 80% of the copper pipe plumbing problems including pinhole leaks, involve homes built prior to 1990 Pinholes leaks may go undetected in walls for months, providing an ideal environment for the growth of mildew or mold. The pinhole leaks problem with copper pipes is very complex and involves many potential theories. Research indicates that numerous factors involved in copper pipe pinhole leaks including: manufacturing, copper pipes thickness, installation, corrosiveness of water and many other factors.
Sure Signs of a Problem with Copper pipes:
Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes
Moist/damp spots in your drywall and floor
Reduced water pressure and flow
Rusty or discolored water
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms or simply want us to check for pinholes leaks in your copper pipes, contact Nick-Plumbing Inc. at 404-604-4619. Take us up for a free quote to take advantage of our special offer.
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Polybutylene Pipes are highly defective, and many times start leaking without an expectation, to replace them and avoid high cost repairs down the road. The average cost to replace Polybutylene piping is between $2,600 - $13,800 or more, quotes are created based the size of your home and the type of piping material you choose.
Copper Pipe Replacement is estimated to be between $2,900 - $15,300 and averagely takes from 3 to 5 working days to replace the pipes. Including repairing the sheetrock and painting with the matching color. Click here to see the cost of your home repiping or call Nick-Plumbing inc. at 404-604-4618 for a free quote!
Polybutylene Pipe Replacement.
From 1978 to 1995, polybutylene was the preferred piping material for builders across the country. It was cheap, easy to install, and was proclaimed to be the future of piping. The problem with polybutylene is that it tends to fail suddenly, spectacularly, and completely without warning. Polybutylene pipes are typically gray in color, and you should be able to see them near your water heater and leading to your sinks and toilets.
If your home is more than 10 years old and you have polybutylene pipes, call Nick-Plumbing Inc. right away! Every day you wait to get polybutylene pipe replacement significantly adds to your risk of pipe failure!
For more information on polybutylene replacement or to schedule a service, give us call now at (404) 604 -4619 or contact us online at nick-plumbing.com!
Why You Need Polybutylene Replacement
Polybutylene is a cheap, easy to install plastic resin that, unfortunately, was too good to be true. What happens is the chemicals added to water to fight bacteria, specifically chlorine, also attack sensitive parts of the poly pipe and fittings. Ultimately, this leads to cracking and total failure of the pipes.
If you’ve had polybutylene pipes for more than 10 years and they’ve been fine, don’t be fooled into thinking they’ll last forever. This is not true! Every day you don’t have polybutylene replacement, you significantly increase your risk of catastrophic pipe failure. Some of the risks associated with polybutylene pipes include:
Flooding
Mold infestation from undetected leaks
Increased insurance premiums or cancelled insurance coverage
Moreover, many mortgage lenders have been refusing to lend for properties with polybutylene pipes, specifically because these risks are so prevalent. If you’ve got polybutylene pipes in your home and you are planning to sell, you could have some trouble! Normally, real estate agents leave it up to buyers and sellers to negotiate the terms of the replacement.
Schedule Polybutylene Pipe Replacement in the Atlanta, Georgia
Polybutylene piping replacement can be messy. If you need polybutylene replacement, call Nick-Plumbing Inc. Our plumbers operate with the highest level of professionalism, and we will do everything we can do ensure that your replacement service goes smoothly and with minimal interruptions to your daily activities. Polybutylene replacement comes with a lot of other benefits as well! In addition to the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home isn’t going to be destroyed by flooding, pipe replacement also usually results in better water pressure and can add significant value to your home. Polybutylene pipe failure has been a nightmare for millions of families throughout the country and many here in Atlanta Metro area. Don’t let problems with piping cost you thousands of dollars in property damage and repairs. If you have polybutylene piping and need replacement, call Nick-Plumbing Inc. today!