Water leaks, especially when they occur over long periods of time, can cause serious damage to the structure, functionality and beauty of your home. Protecting your home from potential water damage is an essential aspect.
When plumbing problems suddenly break out, they can sometimes do so with a severity that is close to catastrophe. But a regular inspection of your plumbing system can help you detect and correct problems before they become emergencies and cost you an arm and a leg to fix.
Predictably, the places where you should concentrate your inspection checklist are those rooms where there are many sanitary fixtures – bathroom and kitchen. But do not forget to check other areas in and around the house too, where there may be boilers, pipes and other accessories.
Regular inspection and maintenance represent the best way to prevent emergency plumbing repairs. You have to maintain your septic system in perfect working order, so you will not have to spend a lot of money on unclogging the sewerage and other complicated operations.
Many plumbing companies take into account the fact that, in case of emergencies, promptness is very important, so they have technicians ready to answer emergency calls and act very quickly, providing immediate solutions for various problems that cannot be postponed, including:
- Interventions in case of floods
- Sloppy toilets and clogged sinks
- Unclogging/repairing floor siphons
- Replacement/repairing broken pipes
- Dealing with drainage issues, blockages and leaks
- Making connections to water columns
- Performing main and secondary column changes
- Mounting/changing taps and passing valves
- Radiator installation and repairs
- Pipe rehabilitation
It is very good that there are emergency services for such situations, but you need to know that they are more expensive than the usual services, and that’s because plumbers will travel on site outside of their office hours. In some cases, given the fact that not all plumbing companies offer emergency services, you may not find a plumber near the area where you live, so the person who will come must also travel a certain distance, which will also be reflected in the higher cost of an emergency intervention.
Knowing how much exactly you would typically pay for emergency plumbers is impossible to tell, since it really depends on the type of issue you’re faced with and the severity of the problem. However, if you have a service subscription with a plumbing company, no additional fees will be charged.
How can you avoid a plumbing emergency?
The long-term experience of the plumbers in providing repair services clearly shows that the periodical checkup and maintenance of the plumbing system translates into lower costs, in the long term. Not to mention the fact that it helps you to avoid unpleasant “surprises”, such as home floods.
A maintenance program aims at the optimal functioning of your plumbing system, through preventive operations and repairing of potential problems before they become critical. The result is an increase in your indoor comfort and peace of mind, as well as a decrease in the number of emergencies with unforeseen consequences.
Preventive maintenance means periodical verification designed to prevent damage and ensure the proper functioning of the plumbing system. How? By identifying and replacing old or worn-out elements, in a timely manner. Early detection of malfunctions is possible through specialized and periodical evaluations of the plumbing system and results in long-term money savings.