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Is Hydro-Jetting Safe for Pipes? 3 Mishaps to Avoid
July 8, 2021
Is hydro-jetting safe for pipes? Hydro-jetting is an excellent solution for serious plumbing blockages. But is it always safe for your pipes? We break it down for you here. Sometimes plungers and drain snakes just don’t cut it for tough drain clogs. When you need to break through a blockage so your water can drain properly, it may be necessary to try a high-pressure tool—instead of poking a hole through... Read more »
Why a Post-Tension Slab Leak Is Such a Challenge to Repair
May 21, 2021
Does your home sit on a post-tension slab? If so, a slab leak could be difficult for you to fix. This article explains why a post-tension slab leak is a challenging repair job. Slab leaks are one of the most involved plumbing repairs that we handle at Custom Plumbing. When your home is built on a post-tension slab foundation, though, things get even more complicated. Why? Well, we’ll get to... Read more »
Slab Leak Detection Phoenix: 3 Reasons to Hire a Professional
May 14, 2021
Looking for plumbers that handle slab leak detection in Phoenix? Custom Plumbing of Arizona specializes in this essential service. Here’s why we think you should hire a professional as soon as possible. If you have ever experienced a slab leak, you know exactly how devastating it can be. If not, then you should know that not only can a slab leak under your home be financially devastating, but also it... Read more »
Is Early Concrete Slab Leak Detection Possible?
April 21, 2021
Yes! Early concrete slab leak detection is possible, but you need to know the signs. You may even need to contact a professional. Here are some of the facts. Every homeowner whose house has a slab concrete foundation knows how devastating a slab leak can be. The longer the leak goes unaddressed, the worse the problem will get. Early concrete slab leak detection is critical if you want to mitigate... Read more »
Is a Plumbing Slab Leak an Emergency? Here’s When to Start Worrying
March 12, 2021
The damage that a plumbing slab leak causes is slow and steady, which is why homeowners often do not notice this problem until it has caused extensive damage. In some cases, it can even leave a home unlivable. A plumber can help detect it before it’s too late. If you suspect that your home has a slab leak, or if you simply want to rule out the possibility, it is... Read more »
What Is a Plumbing Emergency? 4 Examples that You Never Want to Experience
August 24, 2020
In an emergency, you want to know that you can rely on your plumber to get the job done. A good plumber knows what to do—and how to do it fast—during a plumbing emergency. What is a plumbing emergency? Keep reading to learn when you should call a plumbing expert ASAP. As the name suggests, a plumbing emergency is an incident during which the plumbing in your home or business... Read more »
How to Test Water Pressure in Your House: Everything You Need to Get Started
August 21, 2020
When was the last time you tested your home’s water pressure? Never? If you have given little to no thought to learning how to test water pressure in your house, you might want to reconsider. Here is what you need to know. Too much water pressure and you could damage your plumbing. Too little and you can’t take a comfortable shower. In some cases, you may not even realize that... Read more »
How to Detect a Water Leak: 3 Scenarios (Plus a Bonus!)
April 20, 2020
If there’s one thing that all homeowners should fear, it’s a water leak. Not only can leaky pipes and fixtures cause thousands of dollars in damage if they go undetected, but they can also damage irreplaceable family memories like photos, heirlooms, and other priceless objects. And if the water doesn’t cause damage, the moisture will—rot and mold are especially insidious problems many homeowners have to deal with every year. Since... Read more »
Slab Leak Detection: How to Tell If You Have This Serious Problem
November 15, 2019
At Custom Plumbing of Arizona, slab leaks are one of the most destructive problems that we help our clients solve. Our slab leak detection service gets to the root of the problem quickly so that we can stop the damage before it gets too bad. Want to learn more about this serious problem so you can be prepared? Keep reading our blog below. What Is a Slab Leak? A slab... Read more »
6 Possible Reasons You Have a Clogged Drain and Tips for Prevention
October 21, 2019
A clogged drain can happen for many reasons. It can start as a minor annoyance, but in a little time, it can balloon into a serious problem that causes major damage and requires costly repairs. That’s probably the last thing that you need right now, right? So why not learn more about why clogged drains happen and how to prevent them? If that sounds good to you, keep reading below... Read more »
