A plumbing service is anything installation or service done directly to your potable water source, storm or waste drain system or the plumbing fixtures/appurtenances that are connected to the above mentioned systems in a house, apartment, commercial or other building structure. The plumbing service will vary depending on the type of plumbing structure that is being addressed. There are basically three different categories of plumbing service – private household plumbing, commercial plumbing and municipal plumbing.
You can hire a plumbing service for various reasons like – fixing a clogged pipe, repair or replacement of plumbing fixture, replacement of a toilet or repairing leakages in your house. One can also hire a plumbing service company for pipe re-routing, pipe bursting, sewer cleaning and so on. For sewer rodding, if you have a leaking pipe, you can hire someone who can find out the root cause of the pipe blockage and then fix it properly without further damage to your plumbing system. The sewer rodding company will inspect your piping system and suggest a solution to your problem without further interruption to your household plumbing system. However, you can always do the same thing yourself by hiring a plumber.
For commercial properties, most of the problems that we face with plumbing system are due to the improper installation or poor servicing of the appliances. A major problem with commercial properties arises when the appliances break down after years of usage. For instance, a drain line that is 30 years old might break down if it is not given the required maintenance and timely repairs. A break down of a drain line can disrupt the smooth functioning of your commercial properties’ plumbing system hence the need to employ a plumbing service provider who will ensure proper installation and subsequent servicing of all the plumbing appliances.
Plumbing installation is one of the tasks that requires experience and expertise as it requires the skills of highly skilled plumbers who have been carrying out the task from a long time. However, with advent of the internet and increased competition among the plumbing services providers, many companies have started outsourcing their plumbing services to contractors who can perform the job at a cheaper price and even in a faster time. Many have even started using unqualified laymen for the job as they do not have the requisite experience and expertise to install or maintain any kind of plumbing system. Though hiring a professional plumber is expensive but you can cut costs by delegating the work to an unprofessional contractor.
While planning to carry out the plumbing work on your own, you need to be aware of all the plumbing gadgets and equipment that is required in the plumbing installation process. A professional plumber would also have the requisite tools and equipment to repair the drainage system if it becomes damaged during the plumbing work. A professional plumber also ensures that proper drainage cleaning is carried out before starting the actual plumbing work to prevent the formation of harmful bacteria in the drain pipes.
Apart from carrying out the plumbing services, he should also ensure that there is proper flow of water in the home by checking the gas fitting and water supply. He also maintains the pressure of the water supply and performs other plumbing functions such as changing the drain plugs, checking the condition of the faucets, and changing the air filter cartridges. You can also delegate plumbing duties to your family members who have some knowledge about plumbing. However, it is advisable to hire the services of a plumber who has vast experience in plumbing and can give accurate estimates.