Have you ever hired somebody to do work for you, and you ended up being very dissatisfied by the service you received? When we want a job done we want it done right. We want a professional to do the work that needs to be done. So here are a few good tips to follow whenever you’re looking to hire a plumber, or any service-person for that matter.

How Are You Initially Treated?

Is the plumber you’re calling interested? When you call, are you questions answered and are you given the information you need in a professional manner? Do you feel like the person you are speaking to is genuinely concerned and wants to help you? These are all important questions one must ask themselves whenever looking to hire a plumber.

Are They Licensed?

Hiring a plumber who is licensed is extremely important. One reason for this is, you know that you are hiring somebody who has been specifically trained as a plumber. When a plumber has been licensed by the state of North Carolina, they have proven that they have the knowledge needed to work safely in your home. Be sure to always ask this important question any time you ever hire a plumbers.

What Do People Say About Them?

There are plenty of customer review websites out there now, and because of this, all types of services and businesses are being held accountable by their customers. If customers aren’t generally satisfied by a company or service, you’ll definitely read about it online. So before you go out and hire a plumber, do a little research for yourself. If the company you’ve found has good reviews by their customers, chances are, they’re probably a good company to hire.

If you’re looking for a quality plumbing company that you can rely on in Charlotte NC, give Charlotte Plumbing & Repair. a call at (704) 394-5252

1025 W Trade St 

Charlotte, NC 28202

Determine where the sewer line is leaking. It's usually the spot that is oozing to the surface.

2) Insert an air hose inside the line past the point of the break and apply air pressure to empty the line of remaining water.


3) Find a water line hose one size smaller than the sewer water line. Insert it into the larger pipe and push it in, well past where the break is thought to be.


4) Keep pushing it into the pipe until the far end is submerged in water. You can tell by blowing into the smaller Pipe and hearing bubbling.


5) In the space between the two pipes, inject an expanding urethane foam crack filler. The harder, less expanding type works best.


6) Hopefully, the urethane ran down to the water level, began to foam back up, sealed the crack, and you will see it oozing back out the top.


7) Clean up the excess foam, and wait for it to harden.


8) Connect the inner, smaller water line to the system and apply Water pressure again.

Tips:

This method will not work unless the sewer line slopes downwards and away from you. You need the far end of the smaller, inner pipe to be submerged in water to prevent the foam from sealing the far end shut.
Vertical water lines work the best. Horizontal lines do not.

Attaching a long, narrow tube to the urethane foam applicator helps to inject the foam more easily into the gap between the inner and outer pipes.

Call our central office at:(704) 394-5252 for a free quote on repairing your sewer or water lines, drain tiles or any other plumbing problems you have. Charlotte Plumbers

What to do in a plumbing emergency

Charlotte plumber   sooner or later most homeowners will experience some type of plumbing emergency. Understanding what to do when a problem occurs will make the emergency much easier to deal with.

First, prepare yourself by locating the water shut-off valve, which is located next to your water meter. Once you have located your water meter, the valve next to it will be the water shut-off valve. By turning off the shut-off valve, you will stop all water from entering your home, thus minimizing water damage.

After you have shut-off the water supply, it is also a good idea to open all sink faucets to drain the water from the pipes to further minimize damage. Then, immediately call a plumber. Reputable, professional plumbers can usually send a technician out in a few hours. Follow any instructions given to you, while you wait for them to arrive.
It is also a good idea to use a mop, rags or paper towels to remove excess water, to help keeping water damage to a minimum.

In the case of overflowing toilets, you can shut-off the toilet water supply valve. This valve can usually be located between the bathroom floor and the toilet tank, on the water line supplying the toilet. If this is your plumbing problem, it is not necessary to shut-off the water to the entire home.

Clogged toilets and sink drains can sometimes be opened with a chemical drain opener. If this does not work, a plunger or snake can be tried to remove the clog. If these methods fail to open the clogged drain, you will need to call a plumber.

If it is a water heater problem, immediately shut the unit off. It is a good idea to locate the electrical shut-off switch beforehand. Also be sure to keep the telephone number of a licensed, professional plumber, with emergency services, handy. Handling a plumbing emergency can be made much easier, by following the steps above.

Are you facing a plumbing emergency in the Charlotte,Lake Norman area? Stop and call Charlotte Plumbing & Repair  immediately at (704) 394-5252.

1025 W Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202