Plumbing – The need to keep things flowing!

Plumbing functions as a backbone to any modern day structure, or building, connecting it to the wide network of sewer lines, and the water-works lines of the city municipality. The job of plumbing is to get potable water to the end user, and to carry the liquid and semi-solid wastes out of the system. It is of utmost importance, thus, that the plumbing lines remain functional over the span of years. Nowadays, since most buildings have internal or concealed plumbing, a malfunctioning plumbing line has the potential to seriously inconvenience the occupants of a building, if repairs are to be carried out. Therefore, to avoid costly and inconvenient repairs on plumbing lines, a well-planned, plumbing supplies and thorough service schedule needs to be set in place, and executed without lenience.

Plumbing services entail the following key spheres:

1. Leak detection – Electronic equipment is used to detect leaks above the slab and under raised foundations, which may otherwise be indiscernible.

2. Sewer & Drain cleaning – Drains may develop clogs over time, which may require the services of a professional to apply corrective procedure. Drain and sewer unclogging machines and tools may cause damage to the already clogged plumbing lines, if not skilfully used.

3. Back-flow prevention - Backflow preventers are devices that stop dirty water from flowing into your plumbing system, ensuring that the water entering your home is potable. Such devices are fitted as part of plumbing services. Devices such as pipe connections, faucets and sewer connections, where a backflow is possible, need to have these preventers in place.

4. Faucets - Faucets are prone to breakage and leakages over time, since they contain moving parts, which are in turn subject to wear and tear, through constant usage. Plumbing service professionals know how to handle and repair, all kind of faucets, be it in your bathroom or kitchen.

5. Preventive maintenance plans – Not just for your peace of mind, it makes good financial sense to have a preventive maintenance plan in place to detect potential problems in the plumbing system, and get them rectified at the onset, so as to not having to spend on costly repairs at a later stage. Regular inspection and servicing ensures that the plumbing system performs optimally.

 Of course, there are other varied aspects to plumbing services like hydro-jetting, garbage-disposal, pressure regulators, gas lines and water heaters, however they would make up for the content of another write-up, if to be discussed in detail.