Plumbing Repairs a Pro Should Handle Here in Germantown & Montgomery County

Turn on any home repair and DIY network and you’ll see regular home owners tearing down walls, tiling shower surrounds, and proudly admiring their handy work all in a 30 minute time frame. And while many household repairs and updates can, in fact, be tackled with the right tools and knowledge – even if they take more than a half hour – others aren’t as easy as they may appear.

Take plumbing, for example. What may appear to be just a slow moving drain can be caused by a number of issues and require the experience and know-how of a professional plumber.

While some DIY projects might just end up costing you more down the road, others can be down-right dangerous. So before you dig out your tools and pull up your sleeves, read on for a list of plumbing repairs you should not attempt to do on your own.

• A persistent clog or slow-moving drain – If you’ve tried to clear a clog to no avail, it’s time to call a plumber to assess the problem and pinpoint the cause, and get that water moving as it should.

• A leaky hot water heater – Unlike a kitchen faucet, leaky hot water heaters often require more than a turn of the wrench. Anytime you’re dealing with water and electricity, or gas, it’s best to turn to the pros.

• Any plumbing work that requires a permit – When adding or expanding a kitchen or bath, you want to make sure the job is done right the first time, and up to code.

• Replacing broken pipes – Welding pipes and fittings with a torch can be dangerous. Unless you’re a trained professional, leave this one to the experts.

• Foundation cracks – While small foundation cracks are common, ones that leak could mean water is not properly draining away from your property. So before sealing those cracks, have your foundation inspected.

• Replacing a bath tub – How hard can it be? You take the old one out, and put the new one in, right?  Well, sometimes.  But not all the time.  Because you never know what kind of problems you’ll encounter once the old one is out. A plumber will make sure that all pipes are in good condition before setting a new tub in, so that you don’t end up with leaks and mold down the road.

And who are the local plumbing pros who can assist you with all your home plumbing needs?  Your 1 Plumber, of course.  Call us today to schedule service or for free quote on a new system installation.