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Hire a Plumber for New Home Construction – Boston, Worcester

25 Sep 2013

In this housing market, many people are building new homes rather than buying. In most cases, they rather build the home they want and need rather than inherit old problems. Breaking ground on a new home can be an exciting time. But did you know that you don’t necessarily need to use your contractor’s plumber? You can hire a plumber for new construction on your own when you are building a home.  In fact, hiring a plumber on your own may save you money and time.  By hiring your own plumber you can ensure that you have a reputable, reliable licensed and insured plumber who is interested in your needs and requirements.
 
Initially, you will meet with your plumber with your home plans to determine the layout of your home and where you want everything to go. The plumber will layout the plumbing pipes, the fixtures, which rooms will have water and why, and they will be sure that all the plumbing will be coded for those rooms. Having a great plumber is very important because all plumbing will have to pass inspection before you can move in.

You need a plumber to handle the water supply lines that go into your new home. Sewer and water ‘tie-ins’ are taken care of during the site work. After the foundation is built, the water and sewage and gas lines are brought into your home from the street.

The plumber will also help you with specifications for which plumbing materials are needed for new construction and they will help guide you in the most efficient and longest lasting appliances.  Of course, once the home is built, toilets, sinks, water heaters and gas lines also need to be placed and tied into the sewer and water lines. Having a plumber you can trust ensures that your new home does not encounter plumbing problems after you move in.

If you are building a new home, and you would like to hire your own plumber, contact Greater Boston Plumbing and Heating.

Plumbing Problems Fixed the First Time Around – Boston, Worcester

19 Sep 2013

Your plumbing problems may not be as bad as the Oakland A’s plumbing problems. But, if you suffer through them once, like the A’s did back in June, then you should hope to get it fixed right the first time, hire the right plumber, that way you won’t have a repeat problem , like the A’s did.

The A's smell like contenders. But, their dugout is another story. Oakland's home dugout flooded on Tuesday night due to a backed-up toilet during the A's vs. Angels game. The maintenance workers had to mop up the disgusting mess during the seventh inning.

It's the second time this season that the aging stadium has had to deal with a sewage backup. Back in June, the stadium suffered a massive backup that spilled sewage into both clubhouses, the managers' offices and all the clubhouse level bathrooms.

Fortunately, after June’s mess they ripped out the carpet so the mess wasn’t as ‘gross’. Actually, it sounds gross to us. That is why Greater Boston Plumbing and Heating is committed to fixing your plumbing problems the first time.

The VP of stadium operations blamed the plumbing issue on a single toilet and said the problem would be fixed before the start of Wednesday's matinee. The A’s certainly hope so.  It better be as it would be a shame for ongoing plumbing problems to soil Oakland's pennant chase.

To solve your plumbing problems the first time, contact Greater Boston Plumbing and Heating.

Excerpts  - NY Daily News

Plumbing Problems Are Caused by Flushable Wipes – Boston, Worcester

12 Sep 2013

There is a fairly new product on the market in the tissue and paper supplies section of the grocery store: flushable wipes. Folks, flushable wipes don’t exist. In fact, these so-called flushable wipes, which are becoming more and more popular are wreaking havoc in commercial and residential plumbing, causing headaches for homeowners and plumbers.

'Flushable' wipes are causing very expensive problems for homeowners and plumbers who are stuck with the clogged pipes and their results.  Increasing calls to plumbers are about clogged pipes and plumbing problems and it appears towel wipes are to blame.

These flushable wipes are flushable in so much as they do go down the drain when the toilet is flushed. However, once they disappear down the drain, they go on to cause considerable problems in pipes and sewer systems where they clog pipes, jam pumps, and cause blockages.

These new type of wipes are marketed as being sewer-, septic-, and plumbing-safe .They aren’t, they just go down the drain. They’re not biodegradable and they cause pipe clogs and stoppages.

In the meantime, the Federal Trade Commission is apparently looking into the dubious “flushable” label and wipes manufacturers are working to develop products that “reduce wear and tear on sewer systems and septic tanks.” (mnn.com)

Do yourself a favor and stop buying and flushing flushable wipes. However, if you find yourself with a plumbing problem, contact Greater Boston Plumbing and Heating.

Higher Than Normal Water Bills? You May have a Leak – Boston, Worcester

04 Sep 2013

As a homeowner, you have to pay attention to all of your home utility bills. You know what you usually pay for water, but have you received a water bill that is unusually high?  Usually, the reason for a dramatic increase in the water bill is because you have a water leak somewhere in your home.  

Unfortunately, the time you think of plumbing is when you have a problem, when something goes wrong.  A water leak, if left untreated or undetected, can lead to serious damage and costly repairs.

Water can be your home's worst enemy.  Leaving leaks unattended can lead to serious damage to your home. For example, a water leak behind a wall could require drywall repair. A small drywall repair job can cost as much as $400, not to mention if you end up with mold. And a mold remediation job can be anywhere from hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars.

It is best to find and tackle plumbing leaks, no matter how small, immediately.

An easy sign of a leak in your house could be a stain on the wall or on the floor and it might smell musty.

There are a couple of simple ways to check if your toilet is leaking.  Place a few drops of food coloring in the toilet tank and wait several minutes. If the food coloring has entered the toilet bowl without the toilet being flushed you know you have a leak. Another thing you can do, lay toilet paper along the base of the toilet and flush the toilet.  If there's a leak, the tissue paper will be wet.

To find out if you have a leaking sink, place a few paper towels below the sink drain pipes. Run the water, if the paper towels are wet, you could have a sink pipe leak.

Some additional sources for water loss include dripping faucets within the house and a garden hose mistakenly being left open for days.

For more information on plumbers in Boston and Worcester, contact Greater Boston Plumbing and Heating.

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