Four Reasons To Repipe the House Before They Break

Unless there’s a massive problem that’s very obvious in your home, most homeowners aren’t really worried about repiping the house. Plumbing can be such a big job, they would much rather put off repiping any of the plumbing for as long as humanly possible. That’s until the pipes burst, the bathroom floods and it leaks through the ceiling and onto your lounge set.

Putting off a home repiping job or a partial repiping job can end up costing you far more money in the long run if you don’t get onto it early. The water damage alone could cost you thousands, and if you don’t hire from companies such as Cathedral Plumbing, you could find yourself waiting a long time to get the right fixed. To prevent this from happening, you should consider repiping your home sooner than later. If any of the four reasons below ring true for you, call the plumber‘s now!

• Your pipes are old. Do you happen to know the material that your pipes were made with before they were installed? If you have bought an older home, you might not know that the pipes could be made with polybutylene or lead. If you do intend to sell your house, repiping it will make sure that you are not selling old pipes to new homeowners.
• There are slab leaks in your home. Did you know that slab leaks can happen if one or more of the copper water lines running through your concrete foundation has a leak? These leaks can often develop due to the acidity of the copper, or due to certain conditions in the soil that can react with the copper. The leaks don’t just make your water bill pricey, they can cause structural damage to your home. This will lead to even more repairs than re-piping would.
• The water pressure sucks. Nobody likes to try and wash the dishes or run a bath with weak water pressure. If you notice that the water pressure is becoming lower and lower through the faucets, this is a sign that at least part of your house is in need of repiping. Sudden differences in the water temperature is another sign. These problems often occur when there is debris from corrosion building up inside the piping.
• The water is brown. If you are turning on the faucets in your home and the water is red, yellow or brown, don’t drink it. That sounds obvious but you wouldn’t believe the number of people that still do! The water should always be clear and free of any debris or colouration, so if you see discolouration in your water, it means that there is rust or corrosion occurring somewhere in the pipework of your home. The more corroded the pipes, the more prone they are to breaking.

Get your house repiped as soon as possible if you notice any of these issues. You shouldn’t have to drink copper filled water or deal with leaks from pipes that are too old to function.