Residential piping
Pipe Repair Services
Pipes fail for different reasons, age, corrosion, physical damage, or freezing. We repair the affected section and make sure the connections around it are sound before closing things up.
- Responsive local service
- Clear, upfront quotes
- Reliable workmanship
Repairing The Affected Section
A pipe repair starts with access and confirmation: which section is actually failing, and what is around it. Pipe that has been corroding often has neighbouring sections in similar condition, and it is better to know that before the wall goes back together.
Water piping and drain piping fail differently. A pressurised water line announces itself quickly when it fails, while a drain line can seep for a long time before anyone notices, which is why damp patches in basements and under floors are worth following up on.
Burst And Frozen Pipes
A burst pipe is an urgent situation. Shutting off the main water supply to the home is the first priority, then call us so we can look at the failed section.
Pipes in unheated spaces, exterior walls, and outdoor connections are the ones most exposed to freezing. If a line has frozen once, the section is worth having looked at even if it has thawed without visibly failing.
Signs A Pipe May Be Failing
- Visible corrosion, mineral crust, or weeping on a pipe
- Damp patches on walls, ceilings, or basement floors
- A drop in water pressure throughout the home
- Discoloured water from multiple fixtures
- Banging or knocking in the pipes when water is turned on or off
When A Pipe Needs Professional Repair
- A pipe has burst or is actively spraying or leaking
- A line has frozen and you are unsure of its condition
- Corroded piping is weeping at joints or along its length
- Damp patches keep returning in the same place
Not sure which applies to your home? Send a service request or call (226) 241-7907 and we'll go over it with you.
Where We Provide This Service
PrimeWorks Plumbing serves homeowners in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. Not sure if we cover your street? Send a quick request and we'll confirm.
Pipe Repair FAQ
+What should I do if a pipe bursts?
Shut off the main water supply to the home first to stop the flow, then call us so the failed section can be looked at. Limiting how much water escapes matters more than anything else in that moment.
+Can a frozen pipe be damaged even if it did not burst?
It can. Freezing puts stress on a pipe and its joints, so a line that has frozen is worth having looked at even if it thawed without an obvious failure.
+Does low water pressure mean a pipe problem?
Not always, but pressure that drops throughout the home is worth investigating rather than ignoring, since piping condition is one of several possible factors.
+Do you repair drain piping as well as water lines?
Yes, we work on residential water and drain piping. Send a request describing where the problem shows up and we will confirm what is involved.
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