Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to replace a 40-gallon electric water heater with a new 40-gallon electric model (this would include removing and disposing of the old water heater after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines; installing water heater pads, the water heater, ball water shut-off valves, PEX and stainless steel water supply lines to the water heater's water connections, brass drain valve, connecting the unit’s electrical connections (adding a Romex connector), bleeding the air out of the water lines, ensuring that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and setting the unit to its appropriate operating temperature).
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to either rebuild or replace a leaking Zurn 975XL3 reduced pressure zone (RPZ) backflow. A rebuild would require us to, after shutting off the water, remove and replace the unit's cap, relief valve, check valve #1, check valve #2, and all rubber O-rings and gaskets. A replacement would require us to, after shutting off the water, remove the defective backflow; install the new backflow assembly with new gaskets, bolts and nuts; and test it for leaks and proper operation. Once the RPZ assembly passes inspection, we will file the certification paperwork with the appropriate agencies.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak underneath a kitchen sink. We disassembled one of the water supply stops, replaced its internal components, reassemble the water supply stop, and tested for leaks with no further issues.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to replace a non-working 40-gallon electric A.O. Smith water heater with either a new 40-gallon electric customer-supplied model or a new 40-gallon electric Pride Plumbing supplied model (this would include removing and disposing of the old water heater after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines; 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 (adding a Romex connector), bleeding the air out of the water lines, ensuring that the unit’s temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve was properly vented, and setting the unit to its appropriate operating temperature).
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak at a Rinnai R85 tankless water heater. Our inspection found a leak on a water supply line union. We cut out and replaced the union and tested for leaks with no further issues. We provided cost estimates to 1) perform a descaling service on the existing water heater; and 2) replace the unit with a new Navien 240A tankless model with a NAVICIRC recirculation pump (this would include: a) removing and disposing of the old water heater along with its electrical wiring, venting, and gas and water supply lines; b) installing the new tankless unit along with its service valves, PEX and stainless steel water lines to the unit's water connections, copper gas supply line, gas regulator, NAVICIRC recirculating kit, drip leg, gas shutoff valve, and condensation and intake lines; c) wiring up the unit; d) ensuring that it was properly vented; and e) lighting and programming the unit).
Pride Plumbing came out and used a sonar location device to locate the home's outside main sewer septic drain line.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to: 1) trench a ditch from the water meter to the house to expose and remove the outside main water supply line; 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 ball valve main water cut off; 4) install a new thermal expansion tank on the main water line under the house; 5) install a new pressure reducing valve (PRV), ball valve, and check valve at the water meter in the meter box; 6) test the new water line for working order; and 7) backfill and tamp the ditch after the work is completed and approved by Richmond County’s Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing was called out for sewage backing up into the home. We used a water pressure jetter device at a cleanout underneath the home and cleared a blockage in the main outside sewer septic drain line. We tested multiple fixtures for proper drainage with no issues. We inserted a camera into the drain line, and it revealed damage from roots. Based on this, we provided a cost estimate to 1) trench a ditch from the house to the town sewer tap to expose and remove the outside main sewer septic drain line; 2) install 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) install tracer wire in the ditch along with the new sewer drain line; and 4) backfill, tamp, and spread grass seed and straw after the work has been inspected and approved by Richmond County's Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to remove an existing walk-in shower and install a new 4-piece walk-in unit along with installing a new Delta shower valve with trim (handheld shower head, faucet valve handle and cover, and drain cover), PVC drain, PEX hot and cold water supply lines with shut-offs, and a plastic plumbing access panel along with connecting the new drain and water supply lines to the existing drain and water connections underneath the home.
Pride Plumbing was called out to investigate the source of a sewage odor in the building. After speaking with the customer, we provided a cost estimate to use a Superior Signal 5E electric smoke blower to perform a smoke test.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak underneath the home. Our inspection found that the leak was coming from a pipe that had become unattached from the sewer main. We cleaned and reglued the pipe to the sewer main and tested for leaks with no further issues.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a leaking ball-style Delta bathtub/shower faucet valve. We replaced the seats, washers, and springs and corrected the issue. We provided a cost estimate to replace the faucet valve with a new Delta model with chrome trim. This would include cutting an access in the shower wall and replacing the valve along with short sections of its hot and cold-water supply lines with new PEX piping and fittings. We also provided a cost estimate to either rebuild a leaking Gerber toilet tank’s flush assembly (this would include replacing the tank's gasket and bolts, water fill valve, flapper, and above-floor braided stainless steel water supply line) or replace the toilet with either a new customer-supplied model or a new Pride Plumbing supplied Gerber Viper model.
Pride Plumbing was called out to investigate the cause of a water stain on a downstairs ceiling. We cut an access in the ceiling and found that the leak was being caused by an incorrectly installed bathtub/shower drain assembly. We cut out and removed the leaking shower drain assembly and reinstalled a new section of PVC pipe and P-trap, attaching back onto the old PVC drain piping with new Fernco couplings. We tested for leaks with no further issues.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a leaking 40-gallon electric Whirlpool 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 (adding a Romex connector). 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.
Pride Plumbing was called out for sewage backing up into the home and for a water leak underneath the kitchen sink. We used a sewer machine down through the bathtub/shower's drain and cleared the blockage. Then we replaced the P-trap and slip-joint washers underneath the kitchen sink and stopped the leak. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the kitchen sink's under-sink drain assembly, P-trap, 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.