Water Line Repair

If a water line has a small leak in an accessible location, repair is often the most cost-effective option. However, water lines should only be repaired by licensed and skilled professional plumbers. Some pipe materials require specialty tools such as soldering. Soldering uses open flame, and usually in enclosed spaces, so safety is crucial.

Locating and repairing water lines also may require some opening of walls or ceilings.  A licensed repair specialist will set up safe containment and ensure that there are no potential health hazards involved.

If the water line is leaking in a slab foundation, sometimes direct repair is possible. Direct slab leak repair is quick and covered by many homeowner’s insurance companies. However, it is not the most permanent solution. If a slab leak has occurred, direct repair only repairs the leaking section. It is highly likely another leak will occur in another portion of the line.

Some common signs that you may have a water leak, or it is time to upgrade your home’s water supply include:

•    Extreme Temperatures – Texas weather can go to extreme temperatures causing friction from expanding pipes. This can lead to bursts and small pinhole leaks over time.

•    Aging Pipes – Pipe materials can wear over time from excessive water pressure and fluctuating temperatures. If the home is older and water lines have not been replaced, schedule a plumbing inspection to determine the type of water lines and assess for any potential problems, such as high-water pressure.

•    Chronic Leaks – Frequent water leaks in fixtures, or in the main water supply line indicate a larger issue going on. If you find yourself scheduling constant water leak repairs, it is time to upgrade the water pipes.

•    Signs of Corrosion – Corrosion on fixtures or at water supply connections is a signal that you may have excessive water pressure causing minor leaks. Hard water is also damaging to water pipes causing them to wear before the end of their lifespan.

Whether you are experiencing active leaks or are unsure of your water pipe condition, Nelson’s  Plumbing Services can accurately diagnose the issue and offer the highest quality repair or repipe.

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Water Line Replacement

When repair of a water line is not possible, or the water system is aging and frequently causing leaks, replacement is the ideal solutions.

We recommend water line reroutes to eliminate water pipes underneath the slab foundation to avoid future slab leaks.

Our experts can also replace the water pipes with high quality material. We can perform copper line replacement and PEX, Polyethylene, which is a flexible, durable, high-density plastic. Both options have their benefits and can reduce water hammer, corrosion, pitting, and are safe for your home or business.