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 the county's Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to 1) trench a ditch from the house to the town sewer tap; 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 the county's Inspection Department.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a leaking 50-gallon Whirlpool E2F50LD045V electric lowboy water heater. We found the leak was coming from the unit's temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve. We replaced the T&P relief valve, ensuring that it was properly vented, and corrected the issue. We also provided a cost estimate to either rebuild the unit (by replacing the elements and thermostats) or replace it with a new 50-gallon electric lowboy 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’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 to replace two centerset bathroom sink faucets and for a Kohler toilet tank that would run constantly and not fill. We replaced the faucets with new customer supplied centerset models along with installing new hot and cold braided stainless steel water supply lines. Then we replaced the toilet tank's water fill valve with a new Fluidmaster PRO45B model along with its above-floor braided stainless steel water supply line. Finally, we tested the faucets and toilet for leaks and proper operation with no issues.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a hammering noise coming from the hot water supply lines and sewage backing up into the home. Our inspection determined that the water pressure in the home was too high (105 PSI) and the home's septic tank was full. We installed a new pressure reducing valve (PRV) at the water meter (attaching it to the existing black roll outside main water supply line with new PEX piping and fittings) with a new Watts LFN45BM1-DU-PEXXPEX model and added a new round valve box. Then we adjusted the home's water pressure to within acceptable limits. We also provided a cost estimate to call in our septic pumping truck, uncover the septic tank, remove the lid, pump it out, clean the tank’s filter, ensure proper drainage and flushing, reset the lid, cover the tank back up, and install septic tank risers (so that the tank’s access covers are at ground level for better future access).
Pride Plumbing came out and cut out and replaced a leaking water supply stop underneath a kitchen sink. We also provided a cost estimate to replace the popup assemblies in two bathroom sinks.
Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a centerset kitchen sink faucet with a new customer supplied centerset model. This included removing the old faucet, mounting the new faucet, and replacing the hot and cold above-floor water supply lines underneath the sink with new braided stainless steel ones. We also replaced the old faucet's hot and cold ball shutoff valves with new water supply stops - one with an angle stop and the other with a straight stop.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a cost estimate to install a new shower, toilet, and corner bathroom sink with faucet and tie in their water and drain lines to their respective water and drain lines underneath the home.
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak underneath the home. We found a leak on a polybutylene water supply line tee. We cut out the leaking tee and two small sections of pipe and repaired them with new PEX piping and fittings.
Pride Plumbing was called out for sewage backing up into the home. We used a pressure device at an outside cleanout and cleared a blockage in the main outside sewer septic drain line. We inserted a camera into the drain line and it revealed an issue with the home's septic tank - water is balancing itself out in the drain line due to how it is plumbed into the septic tank. We provided a cost estimate to pump the septic tank and then install 24-inch diameter septic tank risers up to 2-feet deep - We would install septic tank risers so the access covers are at ground level for better access.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a price quote to cut an access into the wall behind a water heater located in a garage and add brackets or strapping to the water heater's pipes in order to stop them from making a knocking sound when used.
Pride Plumbing came out and installed a customer supplied kitchen sink faucet.
Pride Plumbing was called out for no hot water from a Moen kitchen sink faucet. Our inspection found that the faucet needed to be replaced. We provided price quotes to replace the faucet with either a new customer supplied model or a Pride Plumbing supplied Delta model. This would include mounting the faucet and replacing its hot and cold water shut-off valves and above-floor braided stainless steel water supply lines underneath the sink.
Pride Plumbing came out and provided a price quote to 1) repipe and replace the water supply lines under the house in the crawlspace, going to the fixtures in the kitchen, two bathrooms (sinks, toilets, and bathtubs/showers), the washing machine, and the water heater, with new PEX piping and fittings (installing new 1/4 turn ball water shutoff valves on each fixture inside the house along with new above-floor stainless steel water supply lines); 2) remove an existing bathtub/shower, install a new shower drain, replace the existing shower faucet valve with a new Delta model, and once tile work is completed by a third-party contractor, return and install shower control chrome trim; and 3) install a new Navien 240A tankless hot water heater with a circulation pump (this would include a) removing and disposing of the old 50-gallon Rheem EverKleen model (along with disconnecting its venting and gas and water lines); and b) installing the new tankless unit along with its service valves, PEX
Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak underneath a kitchen sink. We found a 90-degree polyethylene water supply line elbow behind the wall that was leaking. We cut out and removed the leaking 90-degree elbow (and water shutoff valve), and replaced it with new a new water shutoff valve and PEX piping and fittings. We also provided a price quote to repipe and replace the polyethylene water supply lines under the house in the crawlspace, going to the fixtures in the kitchen, three bathrooms (sinks, toilets, and bathtubs/showers), the washing machine (installing a new washer box and hot and cold hose bibs), and the water heater, with new PEX piping and fittings (installing new 1/4 turn ball water shutoff valves on each fixture inside the house along with new above-floor stainless steel water supply lines) and to replace two outside hose bib spigots with new Woodford frost-free models.
