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Few things are more frustrating than turning on your sink or shower and realizing there’s no water. But if the problem is caused by a broken water line, things can quickly turn catastrophic. If you suspect you have a damaged water main, it’s important to act quickly. Enlist the help of an experienced plumber to handle your water line repair.
The team at Mr. Rooter Plumbing® has years of experience helping families in the Columbus area with water line repairs. Our plumbers will fix your problem quickly to restore functionality to your plumbing fixtures and minimize water damage.
Learn how to tell when you need water line repair, what causes damage, how we handle repairs, and more:
- Why and When You Need Water Line Repair
- What Causes Water Line Damage?
- How Mr. Rooter Plumbing Handles Water Line Repair
- What to Do When Your Water Line Gets Damaged
- Water Line Repair FAQs
Why and When You Need Water Line Repair
Unless you have a well, your water line is what delivers fresh water to your home. If your water line breaks, it can dump hundreds of gallons of water into your yard in a matter of hours. To make things even worse, your plumbing system will continuously deliver water unless you activate the shutoff valve.
When a damaged water line is left unaddressed, it leaks indefinitely, leading to increased water bills, a swampy yard, and even foundation damage.
So, as soon as you suspect there’s an issue with your water line, it’s crucial to contact a plumber to investigate right away. By acting quickly and calling Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus, you can avoid severe damage and restore running water to your home within hours.
What Causes Water Line Damage?
Water line damage may stem from various causes. Here are a few of the most notable ones:
- Clogs: Calcium deposits in hard water can stick to the walls of your water line and lead to a clog. This can reduce water pressure in your home. We clear clogs to help you avoid pipe replacement.
- Tree roots: Trees planted too close to your water line will wriggle their way into the pipe. This can cause underground leaks and foundation damage.
- Seismic movement: Thankfully, Columbus isn’t prone to earthquakes, so damage from seismic forces is rare in the area. However, settling dirt, sinkholes, and landslides can still break water lines.
- Corrosion: Older water lines, particularly those made of iron, are prone to rust and corrosion. Corroded pipes will eventually leak, increasing your water bills and damaging your yard. While water line repair is possible in this scenario, replacement is generally preferred.
How Mr. Rooter Handles Water Line Repair
When you have a damaged water line, the last thing you want is more damage. That’s why we offer trenchless water line repair services.
Trenchless solutions make line repairs faster and less invasive. During the process, we’ll drill a small hole in the existing pipe and feed an inflatable, curable pipe liner through it. We then inflate the lining to conform to the existing shape of the pipe. Finally, we use a special curing tool to seal the new pipe, creating a new pipe inside your existing water line.
When you call Mr. Rooter, you can trust that we’ll provide you with the best possible water line repair service for your situation.
What to Do When Your Water Line Gets Damaged
As soon as you notice pooling water in the yard, reduced water pressure in your home, or other water line damage signs, you need to call a plumber. Water line damage can quickly go from bad to worse, especially if the damage has caused the line to burst.
When this happens, you may be just hours away from foundation damage. As soon as you notice signs of a broken water line, call an experienced plumber.
Call Mr. Rooter for Water Line Repair Services
If you’re dealing with a damaged water line, you don’t have time to wait around. Call Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Columbus as soon as possible to minimize the damage to your home. Our team shows up quickly and works hard to prevent further damage.
Don’t let a broken water line derail your life; turn to Mr. Rooter for all your plumbing needs. Call us now for quality water line repair services and help with various other plumbing jobs.
Water Line Repair FAQs
Is it possible to do a water line repair without a plumber?
No. You should not attempt water line repair on your own. Fixing a water line requires specialized tools or heavy machinery.
Attempting to fix a broken water line on your own could worsen the damage. In a worst-case scenario, it can even damage your home’s foundation, forcing you to temporarily relocate your family.
Whenever you are dealing with a water leak issue, you should turn to a professional plumber. Only a trained professional has the tools and experience to carry out water line repairs effectively and quickly.
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