When you’re dealing with a gurgling toilet or a sluggish draining sink, it’s tempting to try to fix it yourself. Do-it-yourself  repairs are commonly thought to save money and time, but in reality, they often result in a headache, lost money, and significant repairs. Your plumbing system is a complicated maze of pipes that should only be handled by professionals. You, like any other homeowner, want to take good care of your home so that you may get a good return on your investment. This is why we advise you to avoid these typical plumbing blunders.

Though it may appear to be as simple as going to the shop, purchasing a container of Drano, or any other chemical drain cleaner, and pouring it down your drain, we implore you not to do so. One of the most prevalent plumbing blunders made by homeowners is the use of liquid drain cleaners. 

Homeowners frequently rebuild their bathrooms or repair their plumbing in order to boost their home’s market value. However, attempting to DIY these upgrades could have disastrous consequences

Chemical drain cleaners are not a good option, despite what marketing claims. They can, in fact, have long-term detrimental consequences for your home’s plumbing system. These chemical solutions produce toxic vapors, can inflict chemical burns on your skin, and can corrode your pipes. If you’re considering using a chemical drain cleaner to unclog your drains, please do not. Instead, call us.

You might substantially reduce the value of your house if you try to make upgrades and alterations without the right permits. To preserve the value of your property, it’s essential to consult the experts if you need extensive work done to it, such as re-piping or a renovation.

When working on your plumbing system, what should you do first? The solution is to turn off the water. Though it may appear obvious, it isn’t always the case. If you don’t turn off the water before doing any plumbing work, you can end up with a tiny flood, a big mess, or very leaking pipes. All of which are expensive to repair.

You can overtighten a pipe, believe it or not. One of the most typical plumbing errors made by homeowners is this. It may seem natural to tighten something as far as your wrench will go while screwing anything into place, but this causes more harm than good. When homeowners overtighten a pipe or fitting, they run the danger of cracking it. Overtightening can also result in broken porcelain, leaks, and even floods if you’re fixing a toilet.