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3 Signs That You Need a Water Line Repair

Water Line Repair is expensive! The purpose of this article is to help our readers understand the cause and effect of water line problems, and to help you identify the most common signs of water line damage.

As a homeowner, you do everything you can to keep your homes and your loved ones safe. It’s a constant battle. You may have a warranty for appliances, health insurance for your pets, and take other preventative measures. However, most of us don’t think about our water and sewage lines, which when damaged can cause serious property damage, an increase in water and sewer bills and costly repairs. Water line repair often involves digging up your yard. This is a major expense.

You may think that this may not happen to you, but the truth is – many homeowners will suffer through this dilemma this year. In fact, based on information from the “Water is Your Business” campaign – every day there are 650 water main breaks in America, a loss of 7 billion gallons of water.

What’s more? Your local water utility or municipality is not responsible for the pipes that run through your property – you are. In other words, you are financially responsible for any necessary repairs. It may also surprise you to know that most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover the repair costs of your water lines, which leaves your biggest investment vulnerable and your pockets empty.

Water Line Repair: Cause & Effect

Having fresh water piped into your home is essential to a comfortable daily life. And when something upsets that water flow, it’s nearly impossible to relax. This isn’t something that just happens out of the blue, the truth is there are a number of factors that make your pipes susceptible to damage over time. They include:

The age of your pipes: The majority of the water pipes in America were installed after World War II and are in serious need of replacement. Having an idea of the age of your pipes will help you determine whether they need to be repaired or replaced – 50 is typically the magic number.
The presence of mature trees: The tree roots of mature trees can grow into the pipes and cause blockages and clogs. Invasive tree roots often seek out pipelines because they provide vital nutrients (like water and oxygen) that the trees need to grow.
Poor soil conditions: If you live in an area where the soil may have a high chloride content or low soil resistivity, it can cause your pipes to corrode faster than normal. If this happens, it can lead to contamination and leaks.

Water Line Repair: 3 Signs of a Damaged Water Line

There are several warning signs that can help you stop your water line damage in its path before things get worse – and more expensive. Some of them include:

Soggy spots in your yard: If the skies in your area have been clear for a while but there are still damp spots on your lawn, this may indicate that your water line is cracked and leaking water.

Low water pressure: If you notice that the water pressure in your home has decreased, your water line may have a leak. While there are other reasons for low water pressure, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Consult a professional to determine the cause.

Water discoloration: Does your tap water have a rust colored tint? This type of discoloration typically happens if your pipes are rusted or even due to soil and dirt entering the cracks.

Conclusion

Because water line repair and replacement is not typically covered by homeowner’s insurance, these types of issues can cost thousands of dollars to fix. Furthermore, most homeowners do not even think about their water lines. You can’t see them, so you don’t worry about them. Thus, it’s important that you take preventative measures to keep your home protected from water damage to keep more of your money in your pocket. Pay attention to any slight changes that may affect your water lines and consult a professional for regular inspection and maintenance to avoid water line repair.

Stayed tuned for our follow up article on: 3 Factors That Impact Water Line Installation and Cost

Praising our Service

Great customers are taking the time to actually send us emails praising our service. These are customers that make an extra effort and take time out of their busy schedules to write us a personal email thanking us for our professionalism.

Here’s one from Patrick in early July:

“My name is Patrick and I just had to let the supervisor of Ms. Heather know that she was very, very, very professional and kind!!!… when she came to fix my air conditioner unit on July 9 in Clinton, MD. Keep up the Excellent work Ms. Heather. YOU GO GIRLLLLLLL.”

Check out this email we received from Demetrice in Upper Marlboro on July 21:

“I am reaching out to you to inform you that the HVAC service I received on Saturday from Heather was wonderful. From the beginning to the end she showed impeccable ability and professionalism. She quickly assessed our problem and got to work restoring our Air Conditioning to our home. My husband and I were very pleased.

Thank you for the wonderful experience; and if we need our unit serviced again in the future, we know exactly whom to call.”

Marvin in Upper Marlboro also took the time from his busy schedule to send us this awesome email review in late July praising our service:

“I am writing to recognize your HVAC technician Heather for her hard work and diligence in resolving my problem with my HVAC system. After making arrangements with my warranty company to initiate service with your company, Heather was called in to make it her number one priority to solve our problems. She listened when I knew I wasn’t making any sense explaining my problems. She was patient and actually tried different configurations with the system when previous technicians basically looked at it, and said there was nothing they could do.

My family thanks her for her outstanding service and to you for hiring her to represent your company.”

This great email review was received from Dave and Nancy in Leonardtown, MD on 5 August:

“Good morning Stephanie (our super customer service rep). All is well at the moment! Just to let you know that the new Pump-Motor & Holding Tank and associated plumbing installed on 23 July has been working fine and keep up with water demands since we had the new 20 Amp circuit breaker installed on 30 July. The breaker is no longer tripping. We sincerely appreciate everything Jerry’s Plumbing and Heating has done to help us out with this problem. Your Senior Technician, Doug, did and absolutely outstanding job throughout the entire and check-out the pump system. He stood by us all the way until the system was working properly. We will call on your technical assistance for our future plumbing problems. And, we will highly recommend Jerry’s to our neighbors and friends.

Appreciate all your help with this problem.”

Here’s another fantastic review from Bobby C in Waldorf, MD.

“Good morning. I like to express my extreme pleasure with the service I received from Heather. Her professionalism, enthusiasm and love for her job was unlike anyone I have ever seen. Totally impressed! I will definitely recommend Heather/Jerrys to all my family and friends should they require your services. She should be promoted!!!

Warm Regards,

Bobbie”

Our management team recognizes the accomplishment of all our techs, but there is no better recognition then those received from our satisfied customers praising our service. And, for that we thank all our customers!

We Service YOUR Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Needs, Not Ours!

Hi, I’m Jerry Deason and this is my company. I know you have a lot of choices in plumbers in Waldorf, MD! You will find my company a bit different from others. I take great pride in earning your trust and servicing your most immediate plumbing, heating or air conditioning needs in the shortest time possible. I take pride in a job well done! If, for whatever reason, you are not satisfied, I want to know why!

I understand as well what you expect and try to not only manage your expectations, but to exceed them. We provide you with accurate estimates prior to doing any work. If you are looking for plumbers in Waldorf, MD or surrounding areas… look no more! Read our testimonials. Our customers have taken time out of their busy schedules to testify about our top-level service.

I understand that your time is very valuable. We schedule firm appointments. We schedule solid “window time” appointments; like 9 AM – 12 PM. Delays are sometimes inevitable, and we are excellent at minimizing them. But, when they do occur we will call you to explain. Call us if you are looking for a heating contractor, furnace repair services, an air conditioning contractor or general plumber.

I understand that you want your home clean and tidy when the job is done. My crews are taught to treat your property as if it were their own. That is why they wear protective booties over their work shoes before they even enter your home. Plus, the job isn’t finished until they have cleaned up their work area and removed old parts to your satisfaction.

I also understand that your home is your castle and you expect your castle to be secure. All of my crews have cleared a background check and are selected, retained and rewarded for their kindness and courtesy to our clients.

At Jerry’s you can rest assured that the job will be done right the first time with the best materials available. If not, we will gladly return to ensure your satisfaction!