Plumbing Signs You Have Roots in Your Pipes

 

Trees are a must for many home-owners But, while trees are often a welcome addition, they can easily wreak havoc on your sewage and water pipes beneath it. when root obstruction happens, it’s a serious issue that must be dealt with immediately. Miss the warning signs and you could wind up with severe issues, including plumbing system failures and other costly problems.

Why Do Roots Grow in Pipes?

 A tree’s root system is generally two or three times longer than the tree is tall, it’s that big and that wide-reaching. The larger the tree, the deeper and more complex its root system will be, and the further it will have to travel for moisture and nutrients.  

Cracks in pipes and small leaks create humidity that attracts roots, causing them to enter the pipe and grow, slowly expanding and filling the pipe until it’s completely blocked.

Left unattended, root obstruction can quickly become a serious problem, threatening the structural integrity of your sewer system and property.

Here are some signs to watch for:

 Slow Emptying Drains. 

Slowly flowing drains are often the first sign of root damage. If you flush your toilet and it drains very slowly or you hear a gurgling noise, there’s a good chance roots have entered the pipes. Note: The risk is especially high in older homes or properties with large trees nearby!

 

Sink-holes

 Sink-holes are normal in some parts of Pretoria, but they can also be a sign of serious pipe damage caused by roots.

 If a visible sink-hole forms in your lawn, stay away from it and immediately call VIP Plumbers to come out and inspect the issue. If the problem has advanced to the sink-hole stage, 

your foundation may be in danger and you should take care immediately.

 Collapsed and Blocked Pipes

 Toilet backups are always a huge inconvenience. When it comes to roots, however, you may find yourself wishing the problem came from something the kids flushed down the toilet. The reality is that root obstruction is one of the leading causes of clogged pipes, and it won’t go away without professional help.

 Bad Odors

 Tree roots can damage sewer lines, leading to unpleasant odors inside and outside the home. If you smell rotten eggs or other bad odors, you might have a serious blockage.

 How to Remove Tree Roots from Pipes

Tree roots can severely your plumbing, sewer system, front yard, property foundation and lead to a wealth of internal and exterior problems. Since tree root obstruction is a serious and potentially costly problem, it’s important to contact VIP Plumbers in Pretoria to correct the issues as soon as possible.

If you think you may have roots in your pipes, contact VIP Plumbers today to schedule a free consultation.

Drains Plumber your final solution

BLOCKED DRAIN

Many homeowners today prefer to fix minor clogs themselves. However, a clogged drain can become a challenge. If you think the clog is just simply a build-up of debris in the drain, you can probably use a plunger or some form of drain cleaner. This may not be the final solution to the problem. A clogged drain can come from many different sources, such as tree roots, ancient piping, debris, or something dropped into the drain or toilet itself. If something like this has occurred, you may need to consider VIP Plumbers in Pretoria for the job.

If you have a clogged drain and you continue to plunge the drain and use a drain cleaner with no relief, you may actually cause damage to your pipes. Without knowing what the source of the problem is, you will not be able to solve the problem.

If you notice a continued drainage problem call VIP plumbers who is well skilled to troubleshoot the problem and resolve it. For example, if you have tree roots growing into the outside sewer pipes, VIP plumbers have special equipment to insert into the pipe and break apart roots that are blocking the flow of refuge.

A clogged drain may also result when something is dropped into it. If you have a toilet that is clogged, it may be because something was flushed down and is now stuck in the drain. VIP plumbers will more than likely have to remove the toilet to retrieve the object and then replace the “donut” and the toilet.

If you are like most people who have no idea what a “donut” or "wax ring" is or how to replace it, you should call VIP plumbers rather than do the job yourself. Unplugging clogged drains is a typical day in the life of VIP plumbers

Drain damaged by roots

Gulley Blocked

most home owners would try to de-clog the drain by poking wire hangers into the sink. Others would run to the nearest grocery store to get a liquid cleaner that promises to de-clog the drain in minutes. Only a few would be sensible enough to call emergency plumbers to have the problem checked?

Unfortunately, poking the drain with wire hangers and pouring a good amount of store-bought cleaners are not enough to solve the problem. The truth is, only a plumber can truly solve clogged drain problems. Wire hangers can only reach as far as they can. It might be able to get some dirt out of the drain but this is only temporary relief especially if the cause of the drain problem is located deep into the drain pipes. 

Removing hair from inside drain

Chemical drain cleaners may solve the problem but like poking wire hangers into the sink in an effort to unclog the drain, also serves as a temporary relief. It might solve the problem for a while but what home owners don’t know is that it could cause more problems to them, their furniture, and even the environment.

When home owners experience problems with their drain pipes, they should hire emergency plumbers to solve the problem for them. The cost of hiring a plumber might be more compared to getting a bottle of drain cleaners from the grocery store, but the drain cleaners do not give permanent relief and could cause more harm than good.

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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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The pipes in your home.

   

Pipe Repair Or Replacement

The pipes in your home are something you probably never even think about. In most cases, that is fine, the pipes in your home are designed to last for decades, so there is hardly any cause to be too worried about them. But nothing is perfect, eventually, corrosion, rust, and decay will start to take over your pipes. If you live in an old home it is a good idea to keep an eye on your plumbing system – you never know when you might need pipe replacement.
 

The average lifespan of a plumbing system

The lifespan of your pipes depends largely on the type of material used in manufacturing the pipes, also the soil plays a major role if laid underground. Supply pipes, which are under constant pressure and therefore are more likely to cause leaks, could last up to 80 years if made of brass and galvanized steel. Pipes made of copper should last anything between 70-80 years. Drain lines, made of cast iron under less pressure, last about 80-100 years. and about 25-40 years if made from PVC. Pipes that have not been well maintained, or that have hard water running through them, may fail even sooner!

      

Signs That You Need Pipe Replacement

To keep your piping system well maintained, you should make it a habit to check them annually, check exposed pipes for signs of trouble like; discoloration, stains, dimpling, pimples or flaking. You should also be on the lookout for leaks – even small, easily repairable leaks can be signs of pipe failure down the line. Finally, look at the color of the water that comes out when you fill your bathtub, especially after a vacation when the water in your pipes has been sitting for a while. If it comes out brown or yellow, this is a sign of rust, which points to decay in your pipes.
 

The Best Time to Replace Your Pipes

Pipe replacement is a huge investment, but if you call VIP Plumbers it will be manageable. There are a few ways you can reduce the cost and hassle of pipe replacement:

Replace what is exposed – the biggest hassle of pipe replacement comes when you have to tear out walls to get to the pipes behind them. But if you have a crawlspace, utility room or shaft with exposed pipes, it can save you big time if you start by replacing just those pipes. Depending on the layout of your home, this may give plumbers easy access to most of your plumbing system.

Replace when you renovate – if you’re planning on doing any remodeling, you can use this as a great opportunity to have your pipes inspected and replaced, if necessary. This can help you save big time and will make the job much cleaner.

     

If you need a pipe replacement or you think you’ll need it soon! do not wait – call VIP Plumbing today!

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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.
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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 

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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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How To Keep Your Drain Clean

 
To be cautious of what you put down your drains is one of the best ways to prevent a clogged drain from forming. Things such as cooking grease, rice grains, hair, and soap scum should not go down your drain.  Make sure your drain openings have a screen to prevent these materials to go down the drain.

       

Clogged drains are a common problem in every household. From time to time, you will notice the water is going down the drain slowly and backing up in your sink, bath-tub, or shower.  There are some simple steps that you can take to keep your drains "tuned-up" and running freely if your drain does need something more powerful, there are some safe home remedy’s on the market.

  VIP Plumbers service all areas in Pretoria
These are a few methods you can use to keep your drains running freely. You can run hot water through them after each use; pouring one cup of vinegar into the drain and chasing it with boiling water or pour down one cup of baking soda followed by a few cups of boiling water. In addition, if the water isn't going down the drain, pour a cup of washing soda over the drain area and let it sit for a while to work its way down to the clog.

        

If your sink is still clogged, you may want to try using a plunger. Simply place the plunger completely over the mouth of the drain and rapidly pump it up and down until the water rushes down the drain. If the water remains clogged  call VIP Plumbers

In most cases, your problem should be solved after you have performed the above procedures. However, if you notice that all of the drains in your home are running slowly, you may have a bigger problem and chances are the source is within one of the main sewer lines.
If this is the case then call VIP Plumbers

   081 490 8281   or    079 968 4047   All hrs

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Fix drain and unblock drains

Save money with preventive plumbing maintenance

A great approach to saving money on plumbing is to reduce the need to call them at all! The most common plumbing calls have to do with drains.

 Many homes have one or two problem drains and several that never need any attention at all.Grease tends to build up over time.

You can counteract this by doing things to reduce the grease build-up. There are several products available designed to reduce grease build up. Experiment with these and you may find you can stay one step ahead of a clogged drain indefinitely.

Some people have found success with just pouring boiling, sudsy water down the drain periodically to reduce grease build-up.In most cases, hair can be trapped in some sort of screen or drain cover.

Talk to your plumber next time he's there and ask about suggested ways to prevent the hair from getting in the drain. It's much easier to gather hair off the screen periodically than it is to deal with a clogged pipe.

Blocked drain....? CALL VIP plumbers right now 081490 8281 to unblock your drain.