Pipe Repair & Pipe Replacement Services
Roto-Rooter provides pipe repair and pipe replacement services. Our plumbers are experts in pipe repair, replacement and cleaning, no matter if the pipe is copper, PVC, cast iron, clay, concrete, or PEX.
Pipe Professionals
You can trust the quality and professionalism of our work. Our plumbing technicians are experts in pipe repair and will diagnose and service your pipes to ensure your plumbing is working properly. Whether you need pipe repair or pipe replacement services at midnight, on the weekend, or over the holidays, we are ready to take your call and give you world-class service.
*Service offerings may vary by location
Pipe Problems
We are prepared to correct a number of pipe problems, including:
- Broken, cracked, offset or collapsed pipe: Pipes have been damaged due to shifting soil, frozen ground, settling, etc.
- Pipe Blockage: Grease buildup or a foreign object is restricting or prohibiting proper flow and/or cleaning of the line.
- Pipe Corrosion: The pipe has deteriorated and/or broken, causing collapses in the line and restricting flow.
- Bellied pipe: A section of the pipe has sunk due to ground or soil conditions, creating a valley that collects paper and waste.
- Leaking joints: The seals between pipes have broken, allowing water to escape into the area surrounding the pipe.
- Root in sewer pipeline: Tree or shrub roots have invaded the sewer line and/or have damaged the line, preventing normal cleaning.
- Off-grade pipe: Existing pipes are constructed of substandard material that may have deteriorated or corroded.
Customer Reviews
Your techs did an excellent job of replacing the tub drain pipe and preventing further leaking from the pipes. They were both very courteous, prompt, and professional. I would definitely recommend your service to others. Thanks again! Matilda B
Your tech was great. Arrived on time and was very efficient. Removed two blockages from our drain pipe. Good service from scheduling thru completion. Thanks. Dante C
Your techs did a great job of diagnosing our problem, showing us what the situation was, and explaining what needed to be done. They worked tirelessly to remove our old sewage pipe and replace it, having to jackhammer through concrete and asphalt to access the pipe. Once they were done, the clean-up crew did a great job, too. We're so thankful that Roto-Rooter was able to come out on a weekend; otherwise, we would probably have had to stay in a hotel for a night or two until repairs could be made. Thank you for your quick and professional response! Priscilla V
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does pipe repair take?
The time required to repair plumbing pipes will vary depending on the extend of the damage and the material of the pipe. Your Roto-Rooter plumber can repair any water supply pipes or drain pipes, no matter if they are made of copper, PVC, CPVC, cast iron, clay, concrete, or PEX. Simple repairs to PEX may only take a few minutes to complete, whereas copper pipe repairs behind walls may require an hour or two. More serious repairs such as underground sewer pipe spot repair or replacement may require several hours to a couple of days.
What types of pipes are used in plumbing?
Throughout history, many different materials have been used to make plumbing pipes, including wood, lead, clay, tar pitch, concrete, cast iron, copper, PVC, CPVC, and PEX.
What can I use to seal a leaking pipe?
There is no subsitute for having an experienced plumber repair a leaking water supply pipe. However, in a pinch there are several patch kits on the market, which plumbers view only as a temporary fix until the pipe can be properly repaired by a plumber. If you've ever seen a submarine warfare movie, you've probably seen sailors repair a leaking pipe using a redi-clamp patch. They make small ones for repairing household pipes too. There are several other tape-like patch kits you can buy, but they are even more temporary and should only be used until permanent repairs can be completed.
How to fix a leaking pipe?
Leaking water supply pipes can be made of several different materials, including copper, CPVC, and PEX. Older structures even have cast iron pipes. Each material can be repaired, but the methods for doing so vary. However, in all of these materials, most plumbers cut out the bad, leaky section and replace it with a new section. Copper pipes can be rejoined by "sweating" sections together with a propane torch, solder, and a joiner piece. They can also be refitted with Sharkbite fittings, which eliminate the need for an open flame in a wall cavity. CPVC sections can be reconnected with special joiner fittings and pipe glue. An experienced Roto-Rooter plumber can fix leaking pipes no matter which material they're made from.