{"id":1726,"date":"2020-05-21T12:26:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T16:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=1726"},"modified":"2020-05-21T12:26:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T16:26:43","slug":"common-signs-and-solutions-for-cracked-plumbing-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/common-signs-and-solutions-for-cracked-plumbing-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Signs and Solutions for Cracked Plumbing Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the past, a cracked plumbing pipe was a monumental problem for a property owner. Aside from the invasive and tedious repair process it required, which included substantial digging and heavy labor, simply diagnosing a cracked pipe was a massive effort. Fortunately, today\u2019s modern plumbing industry is gratefully bestowed with innovative technologies and methodologies that make cracked pipe diagnostics and repair simple and efficient. Concerned you might be dealing with some cracked pipes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn some common causes and signs of cracked pipes, as well as, what you can do to prevent and repair them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Causes and Signs of Cracked Pipes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The number one reason why most pipes experience cracking is due to old age. Plumbing pipes are not meant to last forever. So, if yours are older than 30 or 40 years, you might need to consider making some replacements, repairs, and upgrades. See our blog, \u201cIs it Time to Replace Your Plumbing Pipes?<\/a>\u201d to learn more about pipe aging and replacement. Other common causes of cracked plumbing pipes include lack of routine plumbing maintenance, invasive tree roots, pipe corrosion, soil erosion, improper landscaping digging, and construction damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs That Suggest You Have a Cracked Pipe:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u27a5 Unexplained Increase in Water Bill
\u27a5 Sounds of Rushing Water in Walls
\u27a5 Standing Water in Lawn
\u27a5 Soggy Home Flooring
\u27a5 Concentrated Growth in One Area of the Yard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trenchless Technology is Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The current, go-to industry method for diagnosing cracked plumbing pipes is trenchless technology. This approach is minimally invasive and much less obtrusive to properties since it uses sewer line cameras and equipment to look deep inside underground plumbing. Sewer camera inspection technologies diagnose cracked pipes more accurately and efficiently, as they give a front-row view of what\u2019s happening within the piping system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 3 Methods of Cracked Pipe Repair:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2780 Trenchless Pipe Replacement
\u2781 Trenchless Pipe Lining
\u2782 Trenchless Pipe Bursting<\/p>\n\n\n\n

? Check back next week for a more detailed explanation of each type of cracked pipe repair method!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indianapolis Master Plumber You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Call Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. at 317-784-1870<\/strong> to speak directly with Mark Weilhammer, a licensed master plumber (License #106214), about trenchless plumbing services in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. We offer a wide range of standard and master plumber repair services for both residential and commercial properties, including home plumbing inspections<\/a> for cracked and damaged pipes. We also offer free estimates, free plumbing advice, and even free haul-away for old plumbing appliances like water heaters, water softeners, sump pumps, and more. Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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