Expert Plumbing Services in The Bay Area, California

In the winter, water can freeze inside your pipes and cause the pipes to break. A burst pipe can cause flooding and sizable water damage in your house if it’s not fixed immediately.

If you think you have a broken pipe, the initial step is to turn off your home’s water supply. You’ll complete this at the main water shutoff valve, which is usually located in your utility area or basement. Twisting the valve clockwise will shut off the water.

Then reach out to us at 510-343-9841 right away. Whether it’s behind a partition, in your lawn or under your house’s foundation, we’ll be able to locate the broken pipe and mend it quickly.

If you don’t use more water than typical and your fee doubles, there’s a good possibility you have a water leak. Sometimes your dues will go up a bit. It’s harder to catch but will normally become more noticeable as the leak gets larger.

It may be hard to discover a water leak without pro assistance. However you can check your water meter to figure out if the leak is inside or outside your home.

A little bit of mildew is typical in hot rooms like bathrooms. Although it’s not common to find big amounts accumulating on a non-shower wall, the ceiling or on baseboards, especially if these surfaces feel pliant to the touch.

A dripping pipe can force walls, ceilings and floors to feel soft or droop. It may also leave water spots on surfaces.

These issues can occur in rooms with poor air circulation or high humidity. But they’re especially problematic if you are enduring other signs of a leaky pipe, like odd fungus-like smells.

Standing water can make a room smell musty. If the space also has wet walls or floors, you could have a water problem.

Your plumbing can back up sewer water and cause disrepair when the water density lowers in your property. This can be caused by a broken backflow preventer, sewer line impairment or other city issues. Call us at 510-343-9841 at the initial sign of backflow and our team will get it fixed fast.

A variety of things can be wrong when your water pressure is low. There can be a clog in your plumbing fixture. It may also be caused by a broken water heater or a busted pipe.

If you have a boiler with a tank, it has a defined capacity for hot water. If you’re experiencing cold water when you have not used a lot of hot water, something could be wrong. Your boiler could be not watertight, in need or repair or need to be replaced.

A block is probably to be at fault when your sink or shower is draining too slowly. Our team uses a special instrument like a drain snake to unblock and get your fixture draining efficiently again.

If your toilet’s tank seal gets damaged, it will signal the tank to keep refilling. A toilet that keeps refilling can rapidly drive up your water bills.

Your water should be see-through.

Don’t worry if it comes out cloudy once in a while, as this typically just means there’s air in the water store. If you discover particles settling at the base of your glass, you should have your boiler checked.

Water that’s any other color can be hazardous to your health. Listed are a few situations that may cause your water to be discolored:

• Brown, red or yellow—This is typically caused by a water main break in your community. It could also mean your pipes are old or rusty.
• Green or blue—This is extremely serious, since it means your pipes are probably corroded. Your water can taste brassy or bitter because of a high concentration of copper or lead. Long-term consumption has been connected to serious health issues in adults and children, such as intestinal illnesses, cancer and seizures.

If you’re seeing discolored water or grime in your water, contact us at 510-343-9841 and we’ll determine the concern.

If your toilet’s tank seal is broken, it will signal the tank to keep refilling. A toilet that continues refilling can rapidly drive up your water bills.