Unexpected plumbing issues are never fun. In Calgary, freezing temperatures, sudden thaws, and hard water can all put stress on your plumbing systems and most homeowners will experience issues at some point. Unless you have the correct skills, knowledge, and tools to maintain or repair your plumbing structures on your own, it’s safest to rely on a professional plumbing service when you run into these issues.
Whether you are dealing with a minor issue or are experiencing a plumbing emergency, your plumber should be able to address your issues quickly and efficiently. Understanding basic plumbing services can help Calgary homeowners identify and address issues promptly – even minor issues can turn serious quickly when left unchecked.
At Mr. Mike’s Plumbing, we offer a wide range of plumbing services. Let’s take a look at the various services that your plumber can provide:
Sewer and Drain
All the drains in your home lead to at least one main underground sewer line. This sewer line collects the wastewater from your home and carries it to the municipal system or septic tank. Most homeowners don’t give their sewer line much thought – unless a catastrophe occurs! A leaking or damaged sewer line can cause damage to your property, often resulting in costly repairs, and sewage backup in your home can be a serious health hazard. With regular maintenance, your sewer line could last over 100 years! We repair, clean, and service any kind of sewer and drain systems in Calgary.
Hot Water Tank
Your hot water tank, or water heater, is one of the most important appliances in your home. We use hot water daily for things like cooking, cleaning, and bathing. Calgary is notorious for having hard water – water that contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. Hard water can cause issues for water heaters when sediment builds up in the tank. Regular maintenance can mitigate these issues and extend the lifespan of your hot water tank. We offer services for hot water tank maintenance, repair, and installation.
Sump Pump
A sump pump is a device that removes water from a basement or other low-lying area of a building and pumps it outside. It’s important to have a professional install a sump pump and create the sump basin. The excavation required to create the basin is difficult and requires a high level of precision. In Calgary, we offer sump pump installation and repair.
Appliance Installation
Any appliance in your home that is connected to your water and drains uses your plumbing system. This includes your toilet, bathtub, shower, sinks, dishwasher, and washing machine. If you are building a new home or upgrading your appliances, you’ll need a plumber to install your new appliance properly and safely. We offer installation services for all plumbing appliances and we will go the extra step by sitting down with you and discussing which products are available and best suited to your household’s needs.
Clogs and Repairs
As we’ve mentioned, ignoring seemingly minor issues like leaky faucets or clogged drains can turn them into major problems quickly. Even small clogs can lead to burst pipes, water damage, or sewage backups, and recurring clogs probably mean your pipes are damaged in some way. Leaky faucets can waste thousands of gallons of water a year, significantly increasing your water bill while causing structural damage to your home’s foundation. Quickly calling a plumber when you’re facing these, or other, plumbing situations can save you money and prevent more serious plumbing catastrophes.
Emergency Plumbing Services
Any plumbing situation that puts you or your family’s health and safety at risk, or can cause damage to your home or property is considered an emergency and requires immediate action. This includes several issues including, but not limited to, sewage backup, a burst pipe, frozen pipes, or a gas leak.
In the case of a plumbing emergency, you should shut off your water supply, call a plumber immediately, and attempt to clean up any mess (only if it’s safe to do so). Unfortunately, plumbing emergencies rarely occur on a convenient schedule, which is why Mr. Mike’s offers emergency plumbing services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
It’s important to address plumbing situations quickly and efficiently. For a wide range of plumbing services, call Mr. Mike’s in Calgary today.
