Do I need a plumbing inspection before buying a house?
It’s worth it, especially for older homes. A general home inspection rarely looks inside the sewer line or behind the walls.
Read AnswerPlumbing FAQs
9 answers to the questions St. George homeowners ask most about plumbing.
How can I tell if I have a hidden water leak?
Turn off every fixture and watch your water meter. If it still moves, you have a leak. Higher bills, damp spots and…
Read AnswerHow do I keep my pipes from freezing in a mountain home?
Keep the heat at 55°F or higher, insulate pipes in crawlspaces and outside walls, disconnect hoses and know where your main shutoff…
Read AnswerWhat are the signs my main water line needs to be replaced?
A soggy patch in the yard, a sudden drop in water pressure, a spike in the water bill or rusty water can…
Read AnswerWhat causes low water pressure in a house?
Common causes are a failing pressure reducing valve, mineral buildup, corroded pipe, a hidden leak or, on a well, a pump or…
Read AnswerWhat should I do if a pipe bursts in my house?
Shut off the main water valve, turn off the water heater, open a low faucet to drain the lines and call a…
Read AnswerWhat should I do if I smell gas in my house?
Leave the house right away without using switches or phones inside, then call your gas utility or 911 from outside. Repairs come…
Read AnswerWhen does a house need to be repiped?
Consider repiping when leaks keep coming back, the water is rusty or pressure keeps dropping, or the house still has galvanized or…
Read AnswerWhy does my toilet keep running?
Usually a worn flapper, a fill valve set too high or a tangled chain. A running toilet can waste up to 200…
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