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Plumbing tips from Mr. Rescue goes beyond answering common plumbing questions. It gives you an in-depth look at some basic plumbing concepts and plumbing products. Mr. Rescue Plumbing prides itself on its knowledgeable plumbers and high standard of service. In order to better serve you we have created an extensive “Ask the Expert Plumbers” section. Should you wish to perform your own plumbing maintenance using the information we provide on this website, please be aware that Mr. Rescue cannot be held responsible for any actions not taken by a trained Mr. Rescue plumbing technician.
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Very few people think about which plumbing contractor to call until something unexpected happens. When that time comes, you need a plumber who will promptly and professionally diagnose and solve any problem, from pipe leaks and toilet clogs to complex sewer and drain issues. This type of service excellence is the reason that people always recommend Mr. Rescue Plumbing and Rooter.
We are a full service residential and commercial plumbing company, family owned and operated Our customer's satisfaction is very important to us and our goal is to provide our customers with the absolute best, quality service at an affordable price.
Very few people think about which plumbing contractor to call until something unexpected happens. When that time comes, you need a plumber who will promptly and professionally diagnose and solve any problem, from pipe leaks and toilet clogs to complex sewer and drain issues. This type of service excellence is the reason that people always recommend Mr. Rescue Plumbing and Rooter.
We are a full service residential and commercial plumbing company, family owned and operated Our customer's satisfaction is very important to us and our goal is to provide our customers with the absolute best, quality service at an affordable price.
There’s a reason they call us Pro ™!
Mr. Rescue Plumbing offers the best price for copper repipe residential or commercial in whole bay area guaranteed. Schedule an appoinment today and get 10% off any Repipe job.
Do
you experience Low Water Pressure?
Do
you get Rust Colored or Yellow Water?
Do
you get Scalded in the Shower when someone flushes, uses a sink or turns on
the washing machine?
Have
you had Leaks in Your Plumbing?
Do
you have Slab Leaks?
Do
you want to prevent all of the above from happening?
Do
you have polybutylene plumbing?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions...
you are like thousands of other people in California who need to and have chosen to repipe their home.
What is repiping?
Repiping is the process of removing or bypassing an existing system in a home, building, etc., whether it be a domestic (fresh water intake) or a sewer (waste out take) system.
Does Your Water System Look Like This?
CLOGGED PIPES
Rust builds up inside the pipes, restricting the flow of water and causing the added build-up of putrid gunk and slime throughout the system.
LOW WATER PRESSURE
The water pressure in the main lines, at the street level, may be fine but as the water enters the property and moves through the house, the clogged pipes reduce the volume of water that can get through to the fixtures.
SCALDED OR FROZEN IN THE SHOWER
The result is low water pressure in the sinks, shower, washer, yard sprinklers, etc., leading to annoying situations such as being scalded or frozen in the shower when someone flushes the toilet or uses the water in another part of the house.
WATER UNFIT TO DRINK
As the rust and deterioration factors worsen, the water can become dirty, foul-smelling and unfit to drink.
Rust spots may turn up on freshly washed clothes and linen
LEAK DAMAGE
Hidden leaks can develop inside the walls, in the attic and under the house, running the risk of major damage to the home.
Why copper
repipe?
If you have an existing galvanized domestic system (fresh water intake system), the age of your premises is over 25 years or was built prior to 1980, chances are you have galvanized piping. Galvanized pipes (steel piping) rusts. Over a period of 25 years, a galvanized pipe will become so plugged with rust that a 1" pipe will look like a 1/8" pipe, or it will become so blocked, you will barely be able to see through the pipe. A domestic system consists of pressure vs. volume. Pressure is expressed by P.S.I. (pounds per square inch), which is measured by how much pressure the water department is pumping into your area. Volume is how much water can flow through your pipes. When your pipes are plugged, you do not intake the best possible volume on your premises. It is comparable to having clogged arteries. If you see signs of rust on the exterior of the pipes, erosion or corrosion, you have the potential for leaks or pipe bursts, which could cost you thousands of dollars in water damage.
At Mr Rescue we are proud to say that we only use the highest end, (top notch), American Made piping, fittings, ball valves, angle stops material available in the industry by research and statistics. Copper never rusts, builds up, or corrodes. Copper piping has a lifetime of 80-100 years, and offers dependability, reliability, consistent volume pressure, and a leak proof system.
The repiping instillation and procedures are very important in determining the life expectancy of the new system. At Mr. Rescue. We cut our pipes true, file smooth, and reamed to full bore tubing. All hot water tubing is to be installed with sufficient off set expansion loops to insure adequate compensation for the co-efficiency of expansion and contraction. We acoustically isolate with cloth felt from the straps or structure to eliminate pipe hammering and hissing of the copper system.
Mr. Rescue is the role model of the copper repiping industry. If Mr. Rescue isn't repiping your home or building, it simply isn't an Ultimate Repipe.
Our services
Mr. Rescue is a full-service repiping company, specializing in copper, sewer and any means of repiping. Our services include repiping of main sewer, water and gas lines, and camera and line locating equipment is available for main sewer lines.
Our Lifetime Guarantee
We guarantee your repiping project for the life of your ownership of the property. In the event of a sale or transfer in ownership, we will extend a 5-year guarantee...at no additional cost!
Repiping Procedures
In the morning, our crews will conduct a walk-through of the job with the property owner. Any questions or concerns will be answered, and suggestions from the property owner will be greatly appreciated.
To ensure the safety of your property, we cover all your floors, furniture and any other necessary items prior to beginning any job. With your permission, we will shut down your water, cut away your galvanized pipes, conduct the necessary wall openings, extract all debris from the premises, throw all debris in our trucks and haul it away.
At this point, we're ready to install your new copper piping. We cut our copper pipes true and ream to full bore tubing. We strap our pipes every three feet, acoustically isolate the copper piping from all other piping and/or structure.
Only lead-free solder and non-corrosive flux will be used on the job. Most jobs are completed in only one day.
