Plumbing Services in Gastonia

Plumbing services cover the water supply, drains and sewer, water heating and fixtures in a home or business. Pick a category below; each page explains the signs, causes, repair process and what drives the cost.

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Drains & Sewer Services in Gastonia

Clogs, backups, main lines and sewer repair

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Drain Cleaning

Drain cleaning removes the grease, hair, soap, roots or debris that restrict wastewater flow through a fixture drain, branch line or main sewer line. A plumber first finds where the blockage sits, then clears it with a cable machine or water jetting, and checks the line so the clog is less likely to return.

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Sewer Line Repair

Sewer line repair fixes the private pipe between your house and the city sewer or septic system when roots, cracks, sags or collapse cause backups. A camera inspection pinpoints the problem so a plumber can recommend a spot repair, a lining or a full replacement instead of repeated cleaning.

Sewer Camera Inspection

Water Heaters Services in Gastonia

Repair, replacement and tankless units

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Water Heater Repair

Water heater repair restores hot water by fixing the part that failed, commonly a heating element or thermostat on electric units, or a thermocouple, gas valve or burner on gas units. A leaking tank can't be repaired. Most tank water heaters last roughly 8 to 12 years, so age shapes the repair-or-replace decision.

Water Heater Replacement

Water heater replacement removes the old tank and installs a new one sized for your household, with updated connections, a correctly piped relief valve and venting for gas units. In North Carolina, water heater replacement normally requires a permit, which a licensed plumber pulls as part of the job.

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Tankless Water Heaters

A tankless water heater heats water only as it flows, so it doesn't run out during back-to-back showers and doesn't store water. Gas units usually need a larger gas line and new venting; electric units need substantial electrical capacity. Annual descaling keeps them running efficiently.

Leaks & Pipes Services in Gastonia

Leak detection, pipe and water line repair

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Leak Detection

Leak detection finds water escaping from supply or drain piping you can't see: inside walls, under a slab, in a crawl space or underground in the yard. Plumbers start with a meter test, then use acoustic listening, moisture meters, thermal imaging and pressure tests to locate the leak before opening anything.

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Pipe Repair

Pipe repair fixes leaking, corroded or damaged water supply and drain pipes, usually by replacing the failed section with copper, PEX or CPVC. When an older home has repeated leaks, galvanized pipe or polybutylene, a partial or whole-house repipe is often more reliable than patching.

Whole-House Repiping

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Water Line Repair

Water line repair fixes the underground service pipe that runs from the water meter to the house. Signs include a soggy spot in the yard, low pressure throughout the home and a meter that moves with everything off. The homeowner is generally responsible for the line on the house side of the meter.

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Low Water Pressure Repair

Low water pressure is fixed by finding where flow is being restricted. At one fixture, it's usually a clogged aerator or cartridge. Throughout the house, the usual causes are a partly closed main valve, a failing pressure-reducing valve, corroded galvanized pipe or a leak. A plumber measures static pressure with a gauge to narrow it down.

Toilets & Fixtures Services in Gastonia

Toilets, faucets, disposals and showers

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Toilet Repair

Toilet repair fixes running, leaking, weak-flushing or clogged toilets, usually by replacing the flapper, fill valve or wax ring, or clearing a blockage. A running toilet can waste a large amount of water every day, so it's worth fixing quickly. Water on the floor around the base points to a failed seal.

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Faucet & Fixture Repair

Faucet and fixture repair fixes drips, low flow, leaks and failed valves in kitchen and bath faucets, shower valves and garbage disposals. Most dripping faucets need a new cartridge or seals. Shower valves are inside the wall and need the right repair parts for the brand, so identifying the valve comes first.

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Garbage Disposal Repair

A garbage disposal that hums but won't spin is usually jammed; turning the hex socket underneath and pressing reset fixes most jams. A disposal that's silent may have tripped its reset or breaker. Leaks from the body of the unit usually mean replacement, while leaks at connections can often be repaired.

Emergency Plumbing Services in Gastonia

Active leaks, burst pipes, sewage backups

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Emergency Plumbing

A plumbing emergency is any problem causing active water damage, sewage in the home or loss of water you can't stop. First shut off the water at the fixture valve or the main shutoff, keep away from water near electrical outlets, then call a plumber. Smell gas? Leave and call the gas utility or 911.

Burst Pipe Repair

Homes & Businesses Services in Gastonia

Residential and commercial plumbing

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Gas Line Services

Gas line services cover installing, extending and repairing the natural gas or propane piping that feeds water heaters, ranges, dryers and other appliances. This is licensed, permitted work. If you smell gas, leave the building and call your gas utility or 911 from outside before calling anyone else.

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Residential Plumbing

Residential plumbing covers the water supply, drain and vent, water heating and fixture systems in a home. Older Gastonia houses often need work on galvanized supply pipe, clay or cast-iron sewer lines and outdated valves; newer homes more often need fixture, water heater and drain service.

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Commercial Plumbing

Commercial plumbing covers restaurants, offices, shops and rental properties, where downtime costs money. Common needs are grease-line jetting, restroom fixture repair, commercial water heaters, backflow device testing and after-hours work that keeps the business open.

Backflow Testing

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