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Pipe Repair and Replacement

Interested in pipe repairs that are faster, more affordable, and less destructive to your property?  

Plumbing is much more than just pipes in your bathroom or kitchen. It’s one of the most complicated systems in your home. A small leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage.

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Our plumbers are always available to answer your questions and address concerns about your plumbing system. It’s our policy to present our customers with all of the options available to resolve their plumbing issues. We practice the best plumbing repair techniques in the industry, and we have offices across the Hampton Roads region. So when you’re looking for the best plumbing contractors in Virginia Beach to fix your garbage disposer, or your toilet overflows in Norfolk, VA, our plumbers can be sent to your family’s home very quickly, no matter where you live in Hampton Roads. There are a few scenarios that come to mind answering this question.

  1. Frigid temperatures that freeze the water causing the pipes to burst from the expansion of the water turning into ice.
  2. Roots from trees and other vegetation grow through the pipes 
  3. Building materials used during construction fail from abuse, improper assembly, and/or your basic wear and tear. 
  4. Seals holding the pipes together have started to crack causing leaks as well as allowing expansion in freezing temperatures
  5. Clogs that aren't addressed properly and build over time 
  6. Last, but not least--Earthquakes. Although they happen infrequently in Virginia and the Hampton Roads area, they ARE disruptive when they happen. If you find your home is having plumbing and/or HVAC issues after one of these seismic moments, we are happy to check it out.
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Burst Pipe Repair
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Although it's common for your drains to get clogged, it's a problem you shouldn't take lightly. Blockages, whether they're caused by ice or accumulated debris, can prevent water from flowing freely. If they aren't removed properly, the pressure inside the system will increase. This results in the pipes expanding which often causes them to burst.

A burst pipe is a catastrophe that's difficult to handle. Not only does it damage your plumbing system and your property, but it can also invite waterborne viruses and bacteria into your home.

As such, it's in your best interest to prevent it at all cost. There are several things you can do to avoid creating this disaster, but the simplest methods include the following:


Sealing leaks:
  • Directing warm air to areas that have pipes
  • Disconnecting the hose from the outside drain
  • Allowing a couple of faucets to drip during chilly weather
  • Keeping your pipes warm by installing insulation or using heat tape
  • Nevertheless, you need to realize these tips can't always neutralize the threat. 
Nevertheless, you need to realize these tips can't always neutralize the threat. In some situations, the blockage is so bad the pipes burst even before you're able to apply any of these solutions.
Contact A-1 American today to schedule weatherization services for your home. We have offices throughout the Hampton Roads region, including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Hampton and Newport News!