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Minor plumbing problems can be remedied by homeowners but major ones, if not attended to immediately, can be the cause for potential disaster in the home. Many homeowners take for granted leaking pipes, dripping taps or clogged sink drains until they get the surprise of their lives like flooded bathrooms, water outages and phenomenal increases in utility bills. Result? Chaos.
Extreme damages need urgent solutions that should only be done by a licensed plumber in order to avoid accidents. Some of them are:
Main Water Line Replacement
Water outage is a major problem because people need water throughout the day. Replacing the entire pipe line system is best done by a licensed plumber because there are standards to follow in according with government regulation, which homeowners do not necessarily know. Moreover, there are special techniques, skills and tools to be used to ensure proper repair. For instance, just turning off the water at the main valve in the street needs a special equipment called street key, which only a licensed plumber has. Using special equipment and replacing bursting or rusty pipes located in basements or under floors are jobs that require special training and the necessary skills.
Clogged Main Drain Lines
A clog in the main drain line leading to the sewer stops the flow of wastewater to the septic tank causing such wastewater to back up to the sinks, tubs and toilets and spreading foul odor around the house. Repair work for this problem is a messy job that requires the special skills of a licensed plumber. One solution to this problem is snaking. If snaking fails, the problem may lead to the septic tank, a really major problem because its repair or replacement is costly and disruptive.
Gas Line Leaks
Installing or repairing gas lines is one of the most delicate plumbing jobs and this should definitely be undertaken by a licensed plumber. If not properly handled, gas can cause extreme dangers like fires. Even the seemingly minor threading of pipes and joints requires special equipment that is quite expensive, which the average home owner would be unwilling to buy.
Wall and Ceiling Leaks
Wall and ceiling leaks require the additional job of ripping off walls and ceilings. There is also the potential problem of damaged fixtures like wooden flooring and electrical wiring, two other concerns that need immediate attention. Leaking pipes behind walls and ceilings may be a minor issue but the collateral damage they cause is enormous and costly.
Minor plumbing problems lead to major ones that in turn lead to havoc in people lives. In case of doubt, even on minor plumbing issues, a licensed plumber knows best.