Urgent Plumbing

As licensed plumbers, plumbing contractors are well-trained and experienced in all aspects of their trade including repairs, new construction and reconstruction. A recent nationwide study found that homeowners given a choice would choose a plumbing contractor over a traditional plumbers or handymen over 90% of the time!

With many products, the difference between residential and commercial versions is scale, such as a single meal versus an entire menu of entrees. Plumbing is no different, which is why it’s important to use a commercial plumber who can handle pipe systems built on a commercial scale.

Are you concerned that you’re going to have trouble finding a plumbing company that will be able to understand the complex needs of your new building? No matter how complicated things get, we’ve got the expertise you need to ensure everything’s installed correctly.

PEX water supply lines ("PE" is short for "polyethylene;" "X" is for "cross-linking") provide superior water delivery at all flow rates and resists degradation from chemical agents that may enter the lines, as well as providing protection from sub-freezing temps.

Your house has a complicated web of plumbing, most of which you never see, and that's the point. Experienced plumbing contractors install plumbing behind walls and inside cabinets, so the only thing you see is the fixtures, and do it well enough that you don't have to worry about anything.

If you are the owner of a commercial building, it may be time to consider upgrading your plumbing system and fixtures. Ecological options like low-flush toilets, low-flow shower heads, and automatic shutoff faucets can end up saving you a great deal of money in the long run.

Did you know pipes used for plumbing haven't always been made of metal? In the 1800s, both Boston and Montreal used wooden pipes; they were logs that were hollowed out and tapered at the ends.

Although PEX piping has a slightly higher initial cost, its minimal maintenance and fast installation process make it ideal for commercial applications. Since it is virtually leak free, it offers certain advantages over copper piping.

At 140 degrees, it only takes 5 seconds for water to burn skin. At 160 degrees, it takes only 1/2 of a second. The recommended home hot water systems should be set to no hotter than 125 degrees.

It is a good idea to upgrade all of your plumbing and repair any damaged drywall in the house during an upgrade from polybutylene pipes. Since expert plumbers will already be on site for the installation, save money by having them carry out the entire job.

The sewer systems in ancient Rome consisted of covered pipes and intermittent open collection points that ran alongside the streets. Reports indicate the system was only partially effective, but nonetheless, it remained relatively unimproved and in use until the 1840s.

The most common place to find polybutylene piping in the home is in feed pipes for toilets and sinks. When left unchanged, polybutylene pipes will eventually break and cause significant water damage in the home.

Were you aware that toilets consume more than 40 percent of your total water usage? If you want to conserve water, installing a new toilet flapper and fill valve will keep your toilet running efficiently.