VIP plumbers for your remodelling

Bathroom Remodelling

 A bathroom makeover is an easy way to brighten up your home. But before you start taking measurements for an open shower, you should take the time to plan out your bathroom renovation step-by-step in order to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.

Prep for Your DIY Bathroom Remodel

Before you do any bathroom remodelling yourself, you should settle on a new design that fits your vision and your pocket, as well as your skill set. There are different ways to approach a bathroom makeover, ranging from swapping out the vanity to gutting the space and starting over from scratch.

Here are a few elements you absolutely need to nail down before you start your bathroom renovation:

Colour scheme

Will the colour of the paint, fit the rest of your décor? Know ahead of time to make sure your new bathroom tiles don’t clash with your choice of paint.

New fixtures

Will you replace or remodel your shower/tub? Are you installing a new basin? Replacing one or both of these fixtures will add to your project time and budget.

Storage spaces

Where will you keep your towels and toiletries post-remodel? If you’re removing a closet to expand the room, make sure you have shelving or cabinets to make up for the lost storage space.

Location of utilities

Do you know where the electrical wiring and plumbing pipes are located? Make sure you have accurate measurements for each of these so that you don’t end up needing expensive repairs.

Gather Your Tools and Supplies

 You may need a few things outside your tool collection, but the exact tools required will vary based on your renovation plans. But these are a few essential tools to have on hand for any bathroom renovation.

• Safety mask
• Gloves
• Goggles
• Caulking gun
• Silicone sealant
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Putty knife
• Trowel
• Metal detector

• Power drill
• Pry bar
• Bucket
• Chisel
• Adjustable wrench
• Flat head screwdriver
• Hacksaw
• Utility knife
• Chalk line
• Extension cord   

 Many people forget about the plumbing until they start the project and realize that they do not have the tools or the skills to run the piping through the walls, in the walls or underground or to fix the utilities. Once laid, the pipes need to be attached to the water supply and fixtures. If you are unsure of sizes, lengths and fittings, you could create more problems for yourself.

You might have a bathroom-remodelling project in mind, you will want to remember one thing, the plumbing? Should you plan on re-routing you're plumbing or upgrading the pipes and fixtures, you might consider VIP plumbers to save some time and have the job done correctly. Many do-it-yourself bathroom-remodelling projects result in leaky pipes, improper materials and frustration. If you are planning to do the project yourself, you still need VIP plumbers to come in and do the piping.

It is important that all pipes and fixtures are the right size and have the right fittings. When VIP plumbers do the job, they will also seal the fittings and make sure that all fixtures are free from any leaks. Bathroom remodelling projects almost always require some type of plumbing work and if the pipes in the walls need to be replaced, who better than VIP plumbers who have all the tools and training to do it the proper way.

Something that most people forget about when doing a home plumbing project, is that plumbers use certain material to seal all fittings when tightening them up. They are trained on how to tighten pipes and fittings without making them too tight or too loose. If you would over tighten the fitting and pipes, you could end up spending more money for new fittings and piping When planning your bathroom remodelling project include VIP plumbers to prevent future problems that could arise in your newly remodelled bathroom. 

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VIP Plumbers is a full-service Pretoria plumbing maintenance and service contractor specializing in a range of services for every residential or commercial plumbing need. Whether it is a clogged drain, running toilet, problem geyser, or just a faucet in your kitchen, bathroom that leaks. Our professional service Plumbers in Pretoria will get the problem fixed on time, the first time every time. Our professional Pretoria plumbers offer complete installation of high-quality plumbing products for your home. From toilets, bathroom fixtures to Geysers,

Look at some of the services VIP Plumbing offer you:

Full-Service Residential & Commercial Plumbing Faucet, Sink and Toilet Repair or installation Drain Cleaning and Sewer pipe replacement Geyser installation, repairs with geyser service Toilets repair    Drain Inspection by a camera Maintenance Programs New pipes installation or rerouting

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How To Maintain Your Plumbing System

Home Owner

As a homeowner, you have to keep up with maintenance in and around the house, sometimes this feels like a full-time job. There are many things that need to be done to a home in order to keep it running smoothly.
While Plumbing is just one of the many aspects of your home that you just have to keep up throughout the year. By simply ignoring the basic signs and warnings on your Plumbing system, will cost you a lot of your well-earned money.

In most cases, costly Plumbing expenses could
have been prevented or minimized if a regular inspection on the visible pipes, parts, and the material was performed.


When talking about your plumbing system, you need to first realize the number of appliances and pipes that are included in the plumbing system. This does not only cover the system that operates toilets, sinks, showers, and bathtubs in your home, it also covers laundry facilities in your home for your washer, utility sinks, drains that may be installed also garden taps and other water supply points.



                 

In order to help you with preventative care and maintenance on your home’s plumbing system, here is a helpful checklist that will help you to look for plumbing problems as well as potential plumbing problems that should be addressed before they become a real issue.

• Look for signs of leaks in exposed pipes, where pipes run through the walls or the foundation of your home. Signs of a leak include puddles of water and watermarks.

• Look for signs of corrosion. Corrosion of pipes can cause leaks and bad pipe connections if not corrected. A sign of corrosion is green stains around brass and copper fittings and on shutoff valves.

• Test the water pressure. Water pressure is with how much force the water comes out of sink faucets and showerheads. Low water pressure can be a sign of sediment build up in the faucet or showerhead. It may also be a sign of a problem with the waterline.

• Remove the showerhead to look for any sediment that may have collected in it. This may be a cause for lower water pressure.

• Check each sink, shower and tub drain for the speed of drainage. Slow drainage usually indicates a clog in the drain or a blocked vent pipe. Your drains should have a full swirl when draining. If bubbles appear when water is draining, this is usually a sign of a problem.

• Check the flushing handle and inside parts of the toilets. Flush each toilet to make sure that it is flushing properly. Check the parts inside the tank of the toilet to see if any parts are broken, rusted, or missing. Make sure the toilet water does not continue to run after flushing and make sure there is no sign of water on the floor around the toilet.

• Look for cracked tiles in the shower, around sinks, or near water pipes in the home. Loose or hollow tiles can be an indication that there is, or was, a leak that has caused rotting underneath or behind the tile.

• Push and pull on each toilet to see if it rocks or moves

• See if tub, sink or toilet caulking is coming off.

• Check for mildew, which is caused by standing water that may have dried up again

• You should drain the geyser to remove sediment that may have built up in it.

• Check the washing machine hoses to make sure that there aren’t any cracks and that the hoses are not brittle or leaking.

• Turn on all of the faucets in your home to see if there is any water coming out of the handles and valves

By running through this checklist on an annual or bi-annual basis, you can check your home for plumbing problems or potential plumbing problems. Addressing these problems on a regular basis can help you to prevent the problems from becoming worse, which can save you money in the long run. Therefore, taking a few minutes to inspect your plumbing system is time well spent.

	For assistance contact your local plumber 081 490 8281                               we do All areas in Pretoria

Many homeowners try to fix their home Plumbing issues by themselves to save money and valuable time; on the other hand, most neglect it until the time that an emergency occurs. In both ways, there will come a time where they will seek some external professional help, and then they will have to choose a plumber randomly. Doing your own work is good but some issues need expertise and should be tackled by a skilled hand.

VIP Plumbers offers quality services at reasonable prices. The cost-effectiveness is the most important aspect along with Sterling service and guarantee. You can rely upon our quick response and punctuality available to you 24/7 In simple words, we have the ability to carry out diverse plumbing jobs with the knowledge, skill, and experience required for any kind of plumbing job, simple or complex.

So, if you hire VIP Plumbers, you are bound to get a precise solution for your plumbing emergency. This way, you will be saving a lot of money with peace of mind that you have selected the right people for your plumbing emergency.

All hours: 082 490 8281 / 079 968 4047

Drain Care Pretoria North

Continuous problems with drain blockages as result of roots

Drain Care Service is just what every one needs!
Drains are permanent out of sight that is why you hardly ever think about it. Cleaning a drain or your sewer line is not only expensive but also costly. If you experience a clogged line, now suddenly you have a lot to worry about. Finding a plumber, getting the right tools also overseeing a messy plumbing drain cleaning project is a hassle, which you would rather not want to deal with.
VIP Drain Care is introducing this new comprehensive Drain care plan that you can rely on We offer you a plan to avoid costly, unexpected drain cleaning bills and to breathe easier with our real 24-hour VIP Drain Care service. This program eliminates most drain and sewer line worries for a low monthly fee. Join today and you will have peace of mind all the time.
Home Plumbing VIP Drain Care
A all new comprehensive Drain care plan that you can rely on
Drain problems can occur for many reasons due to aging lines, tree root intrusion or ground movement, calcification and blockages from overuse or blockages from foreign objects. These issues if not dealt with in a timely fashion can cost home owners thousands of Rand in damage to their homes and landscaping.
VIP Drain Care Residential
VIP Drain Care apply only in the boundary of your property (up to where it is connected to the municipality or shared drains connection, if you are responsible for this) to restore flow.
Under this service, outside your home we will provide tools and labour to clean out your under surface sewer lines. This is a continuous service every 4 months period in which you hold this agreement with us.
The service is to cut existing tree root intrusion and in the follow up services to cut roots that is in Process to become a obstacle to the waste flow and also minimize calcification, grease and fatty buildup inside your sewer lines.
In addition, should the owner or occupier of the premises experience a blockage has occurred in a drainage installation on the premises, he or she must contact VIP Drain Care to have the blockage cleared or removed.
VIP Drain Care plan is currently available in Pretoria and surroundings.
Drain Care protects residential customers from costly and unexpected blockages to sinks, tubs, toilets and sewer line clogs. The service covers any two lines during the period of a year (through a clean out).
For more information or how to join VIP Drain Care service plan contact us at 081 490 8281 or click here:
I need more detail Send us your email address and we will forward all details.
As a member of the drain care plan and you may have any type of plumbing or drain concern, give us a call. Service discounts are included for jobs that are not covered by VIP Drain Care service plan.
Questions You may ask
Q: Why do I need the VIP Drain Care program?
A: The sewer line on your property from the toilet, kitchen sink, bathtub with basin and shower, also the laundry room up to the main sewage system is actually owned by you and all cleaning or clogs are your responsibility. Not only are Drain cleaning expensive with costs between R1,500 to R2,500 a single call, but also finding a plumber that is cost affective, well skilled and trustworthy can be a challenge.
This is where the Drain Plan program helps you the most. You will get: Fast, Affective, response. A trustworthy service performed by registered professionals with over 6 years of service to the greater Pretoria area. VIP Drain Care is available to you 24 hours a day.

Q: I have never had any problems with my drains or sewer lines... Why should I worry about them now?

A: Most drain or sewer lines issues occur when people least expect them. Addition to this, most people are unprepared for them when clogs do happen just because they did not think about blockages beforehand, now there is no plan in place to take care of any problems that might arise. Drain cleaning is expensive and you will need a drain cleaner or plumber fast. While many factors, such as food, grease, toilet paper and other products may aid in clogging up the lines, age and the amount of waste passed through a line contribute to the failure of most sewer lines. While it is impossible to predict exactly when a sewer line clog will occur, odds are, it will be unexpected and always when you can least afford it -- unless you are protected by the VIP Drain Care program.

Q: How much will a typical Drain Service cost?

A: Drain cleaning can cost between R1,500 and R2,500 per call. Even these rates may not include the plumbers travel time or service call-out fees. Without VIP Drain Care, it will be hard to find low-cost plumbing.

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Join today and have peace of mind knowing you are covered and  prepared for your next drain blockage 

CALL 081 490 8281

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Low Water Pressure Problem

When you turn on the sink faucet and instead of a stream of water, only a few drips come out.

The same when you turn on the faucet in the shower and only two little streams of water come out of the showerhead. Then, you sigh at the thought of how long it’s going to take just for you to wash your hair. but, luckily VIP-Plumbers are there to solve this problem.

Low water pressure is the culprit of this problem

You can call us at 081 490 8281 first to repair the problem, or you can try and fix it on your own.To perorm a DIY it is important that you understand what the causes of low water pressure can be. Identifying what is causing the problem the first step toward properly repairing the pressure problem.

Pressure Regulator 

A pressure regulator is a water device That is usually found below the connection in the front of your home, though it may be located in a different area depending upon the construction of your home. 

If the pressure regulator goes bad or stops working, it may cause low water pressure in some or all of the water fixtures in your home.

This is one plumbing problem that is better left to the professionals however, when it comes to making a repair. A plumber can easily replace or fix a regulator at a reasonable cost to you.

On the other hand, home owners who try to tackle this problem on their own can create a bigger problem. In the long run, this will cost you even more money to fix

Turning Your Home Valves

Valves turn, which means these valves sometimes get accidentally moved or turned off without the homeowner realizing it. There is usually a main water valve in a home.

If the main water valve is not shut off or if it is not completely turned on, it will affect all of the water flow in the home. Be sure the main water valve is completely turned on if you are having a water pressure problem.

Repairing Water Leaks

Cracks or damage to water pipes can cause water leaks. Water leaks can cause low water pressure because not all of the water is making its way to your faucet.

Some of it is leaking through the cracked or damaged pipe. Check your pipes for damage or leaks. A trick to figuring out if you have a leak is to shut off the water valve in your home and mark down the meter reading showing on your water meter. Come back two hours later and read the water meter reading again. If the water usage has increases, then you have a leak.
  Taking Care of Calcium Build-Ups

Over time, pipes can experience mineral deposit build-ups. These build-ups clog faucets and showerheads, preventing full water pressure.
Try cleaning out the faucet heads and showerheads in your home to see if this alleviates the low water pressure problem. If this does not resolve the problem and you believe it is a mineral deposit build-up causing your low water pressure, then you may have to call a professional plumber to assess and correct the problem.

Hiring a Pro

You can try to diagnose your low water pressure problem on your own and test solutions to see if it resolves the problem. The bottom line is, if you cannot correct the problem on your own then you are going to have to hire a professional plumber.
There also are other problems that you just cannot resolve on your own no matter how much of a do-it-yourselfer you are. Erosion of your pipes, major blockage problems, or major leaks as well as Geysers are all problems better left to the pros.

How To Handle Water Leaks

Plumber To Call

 

VIP-Plumbers are absolutely essential to have on hand when you are experiencing problems in your home

 There are numerous ways of saving water, what you can do at your home is to timely check all fixtures and pipes at your house.
In general, people ignore water leaks as they think it is not a big deal, but they may not be aware of the volume amount of water that has already been wasted, or the hundreds of liters that are about to get wasted.

 A good indication of a water leak.

 Make sure no one in your household is using any water, no toilets are flushed, all appliances that use water are not running, also no sprinklers, no hosepipes are being used.
When you are sure no water is used, go to your water meter to see if it is at a complete halt. A complete halt is an indication that you have no water leak.
If not then you have a water leak which will need urgent attention.  

Keep in mind that if you can find the leak in its preliminary stage, it can be fixed and lots of water can be saved from b being wasted.

You may find water leaks in any part of your house, it is not limited to a specific area. If any leak occurs in your water lines that supply straight to your home, then fixing it you may need the assistance of VIP Plumbers 081 490 8281  
   
                        

There are simple ways to find minor leaks. You can easily find them by using simple techniques.

BATHROOM

Start in the bathroom. Check the bathtub mixers where they connect to the fixtures in the wall. 
Inspect the floor around the bath area, check under the basin feel the fixtures and pipes for any water, check around the shower for any water, check the walls for any sign of damp.

Look for loose or cracked tiles in bathrooms or near water pipes. Fractured or slack tiles are caused by old or active water leaks that rot the surface behind the tile.
If the walls are tiled check the grout areas for any sign of damp.

                  

Inspect the toilet by taking off the top off the cistern and then listen if you can hear water running. If you hear a noise, look for the reason.
Flush each toilet and check for proper flushing. Open the tank and check for rusty or broken parts. Make sure the water does not continue to run after flushing. Look for any sign of water pooling around the base of the toilet.
Once you get the cause, figure out how complex it is, if you think you can fix it, then go ahead and fix it otherwise call

 VIP Plumbers 081 490 8281 to get it fixed.

                      
Another method you can try is to add a few drops of food coloring liquid into the cistern. Be patient and observe where the colored water emerges, that will be the spot you have your leak.
KITCHEN
Do the same inspection in your kitchen, take a look under your sink for any wet or damp areas, see if you can trace the cause of the problem.

                           

A water leak can occur from fixtures or the water trap sometimes it can be your sink that is not properly sealed on the edges. Once you get its cause, figure out how complex it is, if you think you can fix it, then go ahead and fix it otherwise call

VIP Plumbers  081 490 8281  to get it fixed.
These are leaks that is small and easy to detect, but sometimes manual detection is not possible.
To detect major leaks or leaks which are not in your reach, you can call VIP Plumbers 081 490 8281 These plumbers will help you in determining any kind of leak.

Do the same inspection on all outside buildings including garden taps that receive  water  from your main supply line.

 GEYSER (Water heater)
 Inspect the geyser for any water leaks, look at the base for any sign of damp or water stains.
Have a look at the vacuum breakers, drain cock, PR valve Look for signs of pipe corrosion that can eat away the piping material and cause water to leak out.  

Keep your Geyser well maintained. A good water heater should last for many years.
However, If you want to get the best lasting performance out of your geyser, you should get VIP Plumbers out to the house once a year, so they can make sure your geyser is in good working order.
If it is not working properly or not set to the right temperature, it can cost you a load in wasted money.

If proper action is taken in the event of a leak then water, as well as money, can be saved.

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