Signs Your Home Needs To Be Repiped

Your home is your investment and ignoring the signs of standard wear and tear on your home could cost you thousands and undermine your investment. One of the prime areas that can cause a money pit for your home is the piping. While unseen, experienced homeowners know that over time, pipes are very likely to fail for one reason or another. An annual examination of your pipes as well as looking out for the following tell tell signs of new pipe work being required will save thousands in your annual home repair budget and will assist you in enhancing the value of your investment over the course of your home ownership.

Water pressure is easy to spot. If you have to turn the faucet all the way on to get a steady water flow or you get intermittent flows of water, you may have a pipeline issue. The issue may range from clogged pipes to a problem at the source water supply. In either case it is an issue that an experience plumber will need to examine.

The color of your water is also a major warning sign that your pipes may need to be replaced. Any color other than “clear” and you should call a plumber. If your water flow is brown you may have a problem with rust on the interior of the pipes. This may also be a sign that your pipes are seriously corroding and need immediate repair.

Leaky drips can sneak up on any homeowner and cause major repair bills. Take any leak from a pipe seriously. If you have one leak, especially due to fatigue in the pipe then there is a very good chance that you have other leaks in he same pipe system in your home. While some leaks can be simply bad joint connections other leaks may be the result of major structure damage to the pipes. This is seen a lot during the winter when some homeowners do not drain their pipes and the pipes freeze over and burst causing major water, ice, and structural damage to your home.

Do you need to repipe your Winchester home? Call Powell’s Plumbing at 540-665-8196 and schedule a service call immediately!