Residential Pipe Replacement

When good pipes go bad

You step into the shower, twist the faucet and, ah! free flowing, clear running water. But what if one day you turn on the water and it is not so clear, or you scald someone taking a shower, or you hear a disturbing rattling noise in the wall, or the water flow is not as strong as it used to be?

So what causes good pipes to go bad?:

• Low quality pipes whether they are copper, galvanized, cast iron, or lead
• Poor installation or complex plumbing design issues
• Calcium and mineral build up
• Pipes were installed using two different types of metals

• Water chemistry problem (too much chlorine in your water)
• Slightly acidic water
• Time – throughout time water begins to corrode your pipes

When do pipes start going bad:

• Anywhere between 5 to 10 years for galvanized and copper pipes
• Anywhere between 3 to 5 years for low quality pipes or poor installation

What are the consequences:

• Structural damage to your property
• Expensive pipe replacement
• Unhealthy water
• Poor water flow
• Disclored water
• Higher energy bills
• Mold
• Higher insurance rates or being dropped by your insurance comapny

There are many other reasons why good pipes go bad. However, the only way to prevent future damage is to never permit water to come into contact with your pipes. The solution is now available through our permanent in place pipe restoration process for residential homes.