Q: How long does the polybutylene replumb take?
A: An average home will take from 5 to 8 days including all drywall patching and re-painting, depending upon the layout of the home.
Q: Which replacement pipes do you recommend?
A:We highly recommend replacing your PB pipes with CPVC. We use the FlowGuard Goldbrand exclusively. CPVC piping has been around for over 50 years. It is an off-white “plastic” pipe. It is quiter than traditional copper pipes and come with a manufactures 25-year warranty. However, we will re-pumb your home using traditional copper pipes. With copper, the cost of the project will be at least $500 to $1,000 higher, depending on which grade of copper is selected.
Q: Would my water be turned off through the entire polybutylene Replumbing job?
A: No, only during the days of the plumbing phase while we are installing the new piping system. We make sure the water service would be restored each evening.
Q: Will I be able to stay in my home during the process of your polybutylene RePlumbing project?
A: Yes, you will be able to go about your daily routine. We do use plastic sheathing and put down drop clothes to reduce the dust to just the areas we are working.
Q: Do we need to be home during the process of your RePlumbing?
A: No, we would just need to arrange access to your home, and our crew will lock up at the end of the day. Our crews are employees. As a licensed contractor, we are bonded and insured.
Q: Does the polybutylene replumbing process require a permit?
A: We provide all permits and inspections from the local jurisdiction, and the cost of the permits is included in our estimate.
Q: What will I need to do prior or during the polybutylene re-plumbing?
A: You will need to remove any items from under your sinks and remove any fragile items, pictures, electronics, “nick-nacks” from the work areas. We ask for you to remove any furniture and rugs that are easily moved. We will cover or move any heavy items. The estimator will inform you in which areas that we will be working.
Q: If I have any questions before, during or after the replumbing, whom would I speak with?
A: The technician on the job or you can call the office at 301-881-8660 and you will be connected to someone that will be able to answer your questions and concerns.
Q: Will there be any dust or debris that I should be concern about or would it interfere with my normal routine, while I am at home?
A: We do our best to try not to interrupt your normal routine, and we do clean up our work area at the end of each day. However, the job does include working with drywall. So, there will be some dust. We do our best to minimize the dust and make sure to be respectful of you and your family.
Q: How will you get to the piping?
A: We will cut access holes in the walls and ceilings only as it is necessary to access the pipes for removal and installation. Roughly sections of 2 x 2 are removed as necessary. The estimator will walk you through where we will need to remove the drywall and how much drywall you can expect to be removed. Our drywallers do an excellent job of finishing.
Q: Can a start date and completion date be arranged?
A: Yes, we can assure you of a start and completion date, however, due to the inspection scheduling of the local authority, we can be delayed by as much as a day due to their inspection process.
Q:Once the re-plumbing is completed, will I be able to winterize my outside hose bibbs?
A: Follow these simply steps to assure you will not have fozen pipes:
- Close the hose bibb valve inside
- Remove any garden hose connected to the bibb.
- Open the hose bibb (leave it open)
- Drain vaccuum breaker (located on the hose bibb, exact location will vary with manufacturer)
- Open bleed valve on inside hose bibb valve.
- Look for the “HOSE BIBB TAG” attached to the inside valve for these instructions as well.
Q:Can you do some other painting or plumbing while you are here?
A: Yes, we offer a full range of plumbing services, as well as interior drywall and painting services. In fact, you’ll save time and money by scheduling other work while we are already at your home.
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