Take a Peek at Your Pipes - In-Line Video Inspections

Services, Video Inspection
Nov 142011

If you have ever wondered what the inside of your pipes look like now you can take a peek at them with in-line video inspections! OK, while I’m pretty sure most of us have never even given a second thought to what the inside of our pipes look like there are good reasons to have them inspected.

Why should I get my pipes video inspected?

If you have noticed foul sewer smells, slow or backed up sewer lines (like a slow flushing toilet), or overgrown areas in your yard these may be symptoms of sewer/septic pipe problems. Foul smells may be caused by dry traps, in which case pouring water down drains will remedy the situation. Slow or backed up lines may be caused by debris or clogs which can be taken care of with a plumber’s snake or hydrojetting. However, if you have to repeatedly take these corrective measures then something more serious could be the cause and a video inspection is a efficient way of pinpointing the issue.

What can a video inspection find?

Video inspections are good for doing all kinds of things including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Drain Line Inspections
  • Lift Station Inspections
  • Identify build up, cracks, bellies, breaks, root intrusion, separated joints, and deteriorating materials
  • Determine location of lines

If the video inspection shows root intrusion, for example, then PipeTechs can apply some RootX to remove the roots and allow your pipes to flow freely again. Or perhaps the inside of the pipe has degraded but the outside is still serviceable. In this case we can line the pipes with an epoxy extending their useful life. Video inspections allow us to pinpoint the location of whatever problem your pipes are experiencing meaning that the repair work will be less intrusive. Video inspections also help us diagnose the cause of a problem faster meaning the repair can be done sooner. If you think you might need an in-line video inspection please call us at 919-293-1221 or email us. We provide copies of the video upon request.

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Lower Your Water Bill Today!

Lower Bills
Oct 122011

Money WaterAmericans are facing an uncertain economy and job market leading many of us to reduce our bills, including lowering our water bill. If you’ve already reduced your use as much as possible and still feel your water bill is too high PipeTechs has a suggestion for you.

H2 Minus O can lower your water bill up to 40%!!

Yes you read that right. This one small product can lower your water bill up to 40% and all you have to do is get it installed. No timed showers, no reusing gray water, no waiting to flush toilets is involved here. Just a valve installed on your side of the water meter is all it takes. H2 Minus O reduces the amount of air – yes air – that your water meter measures reducing your water bill.

You mean I’m paying for air on my water bill?!?

Unfortunately, yes. The normal process of bringing water to your home or business introduces air into the water lines. Most water meters are unable to distinguish between air and water and thus you are charged for air as well as water. H2 Minus O is a valve that compresses (not block or remove) the sporadic air in pipes that your water meter will measure. This compression allows water to fill the area the air had taken up instead. This reduces how fast your water meter spins thereby reducing your water bill.

We could get even more scientific about how H2 Minus O works and go into all its certifications and testing, but we thought the main point is that it will lower your water bill up to 40%. If you want further information on how it works, what it’s made of, and all the testing done on it you can visit the H2 Minus O website. There’s an informative video, a slide show, and lots of other useful information. If you decide you’d like to pursue the H2 Minus O further, PipeTechs would be happy to come out and give you a free estimate to install one. You can call us at 919-293-1221 or email us.

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Plumbing Issues? Get a Free Estimate Today!

Services
Sep 152011

Free Estimate StarIs your plumbing not working correctly and you need to know the cost to fix it? PipeTechs can help with a Free Estimate!

Now I know you may have heard other companies promise “free estimates” that aren’t really free. They may charge a service call fee for the estimate, or give you a high pressured sales pitch in order to have you pay for their work. At PipeTechs free estimates are actually free. There’s no pressure and no service call fee. You can take as much time to decide if you’d like us to do the work for you as you need to.

With PipeTechs you also don’t have to worry about who’s at your door. All of our plumbers have a background screening through Plus One Solutions. They will call before arriving so you know who to expect. They also drive marked vans and wear PipeTechs uniforms so there is never any doubt about their identity. Every plumber we employ is courteous and knowledgeable. You can expect the free estimate that they give you will be accurate and will not contain any unnecessary work. Our plumbers also wear booties and gloves as necessary to maintain the cleanliness of your home or business.

Our free estimates do not come with any kind of expiration. If you want to wait or approve only a portion of the work then we are happy to oblige. The plumber will give you a written copy of the free estimate before leaving and you will also receive a second typed copy of your free estimate in the mail a few days later. The plumber will not pressure you to have the work done at the time the estimate is given.

Oh Yes It's FreeAt PipeTechs our free estimates are actually free with no strings attached given by courteous, experienced, and background screened plumbers. So if your meter is spinning, your toilet isn’t flushing, your water heater isn’t heating, or if there’s a bad smell coming from a floor drain then don’t put it off any longer. Call (919-293-1221) or email PipeTechs to get your free estimate today!

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Preparing Your Plumbing for a Storm

Emergency
Aug 252011

Photo Credit: NASA/Ron Garan

In light of Irene’s projected path over our coast this weekend we thought that it’s a good time to remind everyone the important part your plumbing plays during a storm. The middle of a hurricane isn’t really the best time to find out that your gutters are full of leaves or that your floor drain in the basement is backing up. So below is a listing of a few quick checks and reminders of things you can do to help ensure your plumbing works correctly during a storm.

Drains in a Storm (floor, tub/shower, sinks)

  • Free flowing – pour water down the drain to make sure it doesn’t drain slowly or is clogged
  • Traps – again by pouring water down the drains it ensures the traps aren’t dry keeping harmful sewage gases from entering your home
  • Grates/Covers – make sure these are easily removed in case repair work needs to be done after the storm

Toilets in a Storm

  • Flush your toilets to ensure they aren’t flushing slowly or backing up.
  • Leaks – Look for any signs of water damage in the area around your toilet as this is a sign the wax seal is leaking. Also use dye in the tank water and wait 30 minutes. If it shows up in the bowl within that time there’s a leak which could cause trouble during a storm.
  • Water Supply – Make sure you can turn on/off the water supply to your toilets.

Faucets in a Storm

  • Check for leaking faucets around the handles and any slow or fast drips.
  • Make sure the faucets can be turned off/on correctly – ie. they don’t take a long time to turn off or are hard to shut off.
  • Again make sure you can shut off the water supply to all your sink faucets.

Gutters/Downspouts in a Storm

  • Ensure your gutters are clear of debris
  • Make sure there’s nothing obstructing the areas where downspouts let their water out.
  • Pour water into your gutters to make sure they and the downspouts allow a free flow of water

During the Storm

  • Try to use your plumbing as little as possible. Even if everything was working properly before doesn’t guarantee it will during or after the storm.
  • Keep emergency numbers nearby.
  • Keep tools to turn off gas/power to your home. If you are evacuating turn it off before you leave.

For more tips on hurricane preparedness visit NOAA’s website. If you find your plumbing needs repair after the storm please don’t delay in calling a plumber to make those repairs especially if you notice a sewer smell. PipeTechs is an experienced provider of disaster recovery plumbing aide. Call us at (919)-293-1221 day or night. Also keep our plumbing service agreement in mind as we will annually come inspect your home’s plumbing to ensure it works properly for times like these.

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