Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged pedestal bathroom sink drain. After sliding the pedestal part of the sink out of the way, we removed the sink drain’s P-trap and drain line going into the wall and used a sewer machine down through the drain and cleared the blockage. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the pedestal sink's P-trap, drain and drain line through the floor to under the house in the crawlspace, and to where it ties into the main sewer drain stack, with new PVC piping and fittings.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a slow flushing Sterling toilet, two showers that needed repairs, and a water heater not heating the water properly. First, we inspected the slow-flushing toilet and determined that the cause of the slow flush was the actual ceramic toilet itself and not the components inside the toilet tank. Next, we inspected the shower in the guest bathroom and found that it needed a new trim kit and shower head - its three-handle shower valve was fine. Then, our inspection of the master bathroom shower found that it needed a new shower head, trim kit, and three-handle shower valve. Finally, we inspected the water heater and found that its thermostats were set to 112 degrees. We provided a cost estimate to replace the toilet, make the needed repairs in the showers, and set the water heater's thermostats to the manufacturer recommended 125 degrees.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided cost estimates to 1) repipe and replace the water supply and drain lines in the crawlspace, going to all the fixtures in the home (the kitchen, one bathroom (toilet, sink, and bathtub/shower), a washing machine, and a water heater), with new PEX and PVC piping respectively; installing new fittings and supports under the house for each fixture; and 2) trench a ditch from the town sewer tap to the home to expose and replace the main outside sewer septic drain line with new PVC piping and fittings along with installing proper cleanouts and fittings per code.
Pride Plumbing came out to replace a leaking toilet with a new customer-supplied model. First, we pulled the old toilet, cleaned and inspected its flange, and replaced its wax ring gasket. However, when we opened the box that had the new toilet tank in it, we found that it was cracked. It was then that the customer opted to just have us replace the tank-to-bowl gaskets on the told toilet and reinstall it. So, we removed the tank from the old toilet bowl; used a Pasco Specialty 439 tank-to-bowl gasket kit and replaced the gasket, bolts, and rubber washers; reattached the tank to the toilet bowl; and tightened the bolts. We then reset the toilet, added six plastic shims to level it, replaced its toilet bowl bolts and caps, and the toilet tank's above-floor braided stainless steel water supply line. Finally, we tested for leaks and proper operation with no issues.
Pride Plumbing came out and 1) used an excavator to trench a ditch from the house to the town sewer tap to expose and remove the outside main sewer septic drain line; 2) installed a new 4-inch PVC sewer drain line (connecting it to the main drain line under the home) along with proper cleanouts and fittings per code; 3) installed tracer wire in the ditch along with the new sewer drain line; and 4) backfilled, tamped, and spread grass seed and straw after the work was inspected and approved by Anson County's Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing was called out for no water from a well. Our inspection and tests determined that the well's vertical, deep-well Packard pump had burned up. We recommended the customer contact a well company to come out and pull and replace the pump as we do not service these types of well pumps.
Pride Plumbing was called out for to investigate the cause of a water stain on a ceiling. Our inspection found that the leak was coming from a water heater's TW Series thermal expansion tank. After gaining access into the ceiling, we cut out the old thermal expansion tank and installed a new HydraPro HPTET2 model; tying the expansion tank into the existing water supply line with new copper piping and fittings. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the water heater with a new 40-gallon electric model. This would include removing and disposing of the old water heater; installing water heater pads, the new water heater, new ball water shut-off valves, new PEX and stainless steel water supply lines to the water heater's water connections, a new brass drain valve, connecting the unit’s electrical connections, bleeding the air out of the water lines, ensuring that the unit was properly vented, and setting it to its appropriate operating temperature.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged bathtub drain. We pulled an American Standard toilet, used a sewer machine down through the toilet's flange, and cleared a blockage in the main outside sewer septic drain line. Before replacing the toilet bowl's wax ring gasket and toilet bowl bolts and caps, and resetting the toilet, we inserted a camera into the drain line, and it revealed damage from roots. We also provided cost estimates to: 1) replace the toilet bowl's broken flange (this would require us to pull the toilet, clean off the old wax ring gasket, cut the flange loose, install a new PVC repair flange, install a new wax ring gasket, replace the toilet bolts and caps, reset the toilet, install a new above-floor braided stainless steel water supply line, test for stability, leaks, and caulk around the base of the toilet bowl); and 2) trench a ditch from the town sewer tap to the home to expose and replace the main outside sewer septic drain line with new PVC piping and fittings
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to: 1) trench a ditch from the water meter to the house; 2) install a new 1-inch black roll and PEX outside main water supply line from the water meter to the house along with installing tracer wire; 3) connect the new water line to an existing water line connection under the house and install a new ball valve main water shut-off and new thermal expansion tank in the crawlspace; 4) install a new pressure reducing valve (PRV), ball valve, and check valve at the water meter in the meter box; 5) test the new water line for leaks and working order; and 6) backfill and tamp the ditch after the work is completed and approved by Richmond County’s Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a leaking 40-gallon electric water heater with a new 40-gallon electric Rheem PROE40-M2-RH95 model. First, after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines, we removed and disposed of the old water heater. Then we installed the new water heater, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless-steel water supply lines to the water heater connectors, a brass drain valve, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heater. Finally, we bled the air out of the water lines, ensured that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and set the unit to its appropriate operating temperature. We also upgraded the unit's elements to 3,500-watt elements due to it being on a double pole 20-amp breaker.
Pride Plumbing was called out for an issue with an Insinkerator Badger 5 garbage disposal. The customer informed us that the disposal side of the kitchen sink would fill up with water and wouldn’t drain. What our inspection found was that the disposal’s internal breaker had tripped. We reset the breaker, and it began working properly again. Also, the sink drained without issue.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced the thermopile on a gas water heater. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the unit with a new customer-supplied model. This would include removing and disposing of the old water heater after disconnecting its electrical connections, vent lines, and gas and inlet and outlet water lines; and installing the new water heater, water and gas ball shut-off valves, new water and electrical connectors, brass drain valve, atmospheric vent, and thermal expansion tank; ensuring that the unit is properly vented, lighting its pilot, and setting it to its appropriate operating temperature.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a clogged toilet. We provided cost estimates to either 1) use a closet auger down through the toilet's flange in an attempt to clear the blockage; or 2) pull the toilet, use a sewer machine down through the flange and drain in an attempt to clear the blockage, clean and inspect the toilet's flange, replace its wax seal gasket, reset the toilet, and replace its toilet bowl caps and bolts.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided cost estimates to perform the following work: 1) rebuild a water heater by replacing its elements and thermostats; and 2) perform a whole house plumbing inspection (this would include performing thorough interior and exterior inspections of all the home’s faucets, toilets, and outside hose bib spigots for leaks and proper operation; checking the water heater, all water supply lines, supply stops, and P-traps for leaks; and testing the home’s water pressure and hot water temperature).
Pride Plumbing was called out to investigate a possible toilet leak. Our inspection of the toilet, bathroom sink, and walk-in shower found that the bathroom faucet was working properly but water was bouncing off the shower pan and hitting the floor in front of the shower near the toilet. The customer opted to have their handyman look at the issue.