Common Questions
Have basic questions about your plumbing? Read here for answers to common plumbing questions!
The Six Most Common Residential Plumbing Code Violations
Plumbing codes often lay out very specific guidelines, and failure to abide by these codes can result in fines, revocation of permits, and revocation of plumbing licenses.
What Utility Lines You May Hit When Digging and How to Avoid Disaster
There are many reasons you might want to dig into your property. Various landscaping projects, such as building a deck, require digging. Housing projects can also require you to do some digging, such as if you’re adding an additional room or changing from electric to gas.
Are Your Cleaning Habits Helping or Harming Your Family’s Health?
When you have a house you need to clean it regularly, especially if you want to tap into the health benefits that come with owning your own living space. Cleaning can help your space feel more livable, and it’s a necessary part of the homeownership experience. It’s important that you take the time to qualify your cleaning products and processes to prevent, minimize, and ideally avoid health issues entirely.
After a Natural Disaster
It’s important to understand what you should do in the event of a natural disaster, but it’s equally important to understand what you should do when you return home after a natural disaster. These events can sometimes leave lasting threats in or around your home and knowing what you might encounter and how to respond to it is a necessity for anyone who is recovering from a natural disaster.
Home Repair and Water Damage Prevention
An exorbitant amount of water in the home can cause frustration and serious damage to the interior and exterior of the home. Unpredictable weather, burst pipes, unreliable plumbing, and flood zones can cause many headaches for homeowners, especially if they don’t have the proper insurance or preventive measures in place. Additionally, water damage can seriously worsen a person’s health issues by creating an environment in which mould, mildew, bacteria, and other pathogens can grow.
Determining Plumbing Service Costs
If you are experiencing issues with your residential or commercial plumbing, one of the questions you are probably asking yourself is: What will this cost me? It’s an understandable question. Maintenance and repairs can be costly.
How Much is a Plumbing Inspection?
Are you looking for a plumbing inspection from a licensed plumber? Our team can help you. At Mr. Rooter® Plumbing, we’re very proud of our reputation for quality and excellent workmanship. We believe strongly in the importance of making our clients happy. That’s why we always take steps to ensure that they have all the information they need when it comes to their plumbing system. With the right information, you can make the right decision.
Hard Water vs. Soft Water
Many of our clients have questions about hard water and soft water, such as: What does it mean to have hard water and what causes it to occur? Do I have hard water in my house?
When You Need Commercial Services
Our team at Mr. Rooter® Plumbing offers both residential and commercial plumbing services. We are proud to serve business owners and offer our services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the same guarantees provided to our residential clients: No overtime fees, upfront pricing information, and workmanship / parts guaranteed. A leak, clog, or other plumbing problem can affect your business. From preventative maintenance to knowing when to call a plumber, we aim cover all your important questions on this page.
