Dealing with a leaking pipe or an old, corroded plumbing system isn’t fun for anyone. But with a team of expert plumbers, you can avoid more costs and complications down the line.
If you think you’re having pipe issues in your Tampa Bay-area space, turn to the pros at Hawkins Service Company. We have over 30 years of local home service experience. If it’s an emergency, you can even get same-day service from one of our licensed, insured, and background-checked plumbers!
Need pipe repair or whole-house repiping in Clearwater, Brandon, or Tampa? Call or contact us online today!
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4 Signs It’s Time To Replace Your Plumbing Pipes
Replacing plumbing pipes is a large project, but if you’ve had frequent repairs, repiping can save money.
Signs it may be time to replace your plumbing pipes include:
- Dangerous materials: Lead pipes may be found in Florida homes built before 1986. Lead can leach into water and cause health risks. Galvanized steel and iron pipes are considered safe but have a short service life. They corrode and leak sooner or later.
- Discolored or smelly water: Rusty-looking water indicates deteriorated or corroded pipes. Water should also taste clean and have no strong odor. If your water doesn’t smell “right,” your plumbing pipes could be damaged or degraded.
- Noises: Banging or clanging, creaking, and “groaning” noises are not always normal house sounds, especially if they’re coming from your plumbing pipes.
- Slow flow: Corrosion or zinc buildup from galvanized steel pipes can signal a need for repiping.
Expert Pipe Repair & Repiping
Home plumbing repair emergencies are stressful, but these problems can be especially difficult when they occur at night or after business hours. That’s why the Hawkins Service Co. pros are available 24/7. We understand the value of fast, efficient plumbing repair and replacement so you can get back to business in Tampa.
We will work with building contractors on your new-build or home improvement project, including whole-house repiping. Whole-house repiping is a complex plumbing project requiring experienced, licensed plumbing professionals knowledgeable about advanced technology, tools, and materials.
For example, you may want to choose alternative materials like PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) instead of copper piping. PEX is not affected by Florida’s naturally alkaline water and can be more affordable.
Why Choose Hawkins Service Company?
Our excellent reviews and testimonials are a good reason to choose Hawkins Service Co. for superior plumbing solutions and customer care in the Tampa Bay area. But we’re never complacent about our reputation as a top Florida plumbing company. We will work hard to earn your trust as your dedicated home plumber.
To ask about our pipe repair or repiping services for your Tampa Bay, Brandon, Clearwater, or St. Petersburg home, contact Hawkins Service Company today.
FAQs
I don’t have a garbage disposal. How can I prevent kitchen drainpipe clogs?
Being careful about what goes down your kitchen drain is the best way to prevent clogs. The biggest drain cloggers are coffee grounds, food pieces, grease, and soap scum. Ways to reduce the chance of kitchen drain clogs include:
- Composting more solid food items
- Investing in a simple drain strainer or stopper
- Thoroughly cleaning your sink more often
Why won’t my drains empty faster, even after snaking?
DIY snaking brings up hair and gunk but if you still have slow drainage afterward, it could be due to older plumbing, a loose thumbscrew, a deeper clog than the length of the snake, or the wrong type of drain snake.