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Benefits of Video Pipe Inspections for Lower Mainland Homes

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You may not think about your drain and sewer lines every day, but they are constantly working to make sure that waste water, rain water, and other substances are carried away. When these systems do not work as they should, you may find yourself suddenly in need of emergency plumbing, as water and other debris backs up and can cause flooding and other serious damage.

 If you find yourself in need of help with drainage issues for your Lower Mainland home, make sure you choose a plumbing contractor in Abbotsford who utilizes video pipe inspections as there are several benefits to this procedure.

Save Time and Money

First, video inspection services save time and money. Using video inspection allows for the plumbing contractor to quickly assess a situation, and find where the damage or blockage is situated. This information is vital as it allows a specific area to be targeted and repaired or replaced, and avoids having to replace the entire drainage system, saving you time and money.

Avoid Unnecessary Digging

Video inspection services also prevent unnecessary digging. The camera can be inserted without digging up any of the existing drain tile system, and using diagnostic and locating technology, the exact location of a drainage problem can be found, without ever moving dirt, or breaking up concrete patios.

Video pipe inspections are fast becoming an industry standard, removing all of the guesswork and replacing it with accurate, necessary service. If you need emergency plumbing for your drainage systems, make sure you find a plumbing contractor who will utilize video inspection tools to ensure you get the best service.

Why You Should Know How to Use Your Home’s Main Water Shut Off

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One of the most important valves to be familiar with in your home should be the main water shut off valve – that is, the valve that is responsible for shutting off all water supplies that enter the home. Luckily, the valve is easy to control once you know where it is located, so it should be a quick and easy task to shut off the water if need be.

Why might you need to shut off all the water to your home? It may not be frequently that this needs to happen, but it is important to be able to do it if any of the following issues come up:

  • Plumbing Emergencies
    If a pipe were to break, or a sewer drain backs up and water is entering the home, you will be best to turn off all water immediately. Water can very quickly cause damage within a home.
  • Renovations
    When major renovations are being performed, water may need to be shut off to give access to the plumbing systems within the home, especially if the work is being done to a large area of the home.
  • Vacation
    If you are going to be leaving the home for an extended time, it is sometimes a good idea to turn the home’s water supply off – just in case of an emergency. If a pipe were to burst, and continue flowing for the entire time you are gone, there could be a lot of damage to come home to.

If you are in the middle of an emergency, it is best to know where the valve is ahead of time. Often, the valve is inside the home where it is warm – and often will have a bright red handle for ease in identifying. The water can then be turned off with just a simple clockwise turn.

It is a good idea to be sure that everyone in the family knows where the main water shut off valve is located within the home and how to use it – just in case!