Interior Pipe Replacement

Is your Atlanta interior polybutylene pipe system in need of replacing? Take advantage of our 25-year warranty and call us today at (678) 386-7513 to schedule a consultation. Use these online sales and coupons to save on your services.

Those unfamiliar with polybutylene pipes may not even know where it can be found in their home. These pipes can be installed in the exterior and interior of any structure, including commercial buildings.

It’s important when considering pipe replacement to know if your house was built with this pipe system.

Our specialists at Greenlee Plumbing, Inc. can inspect your home and evaluate if you are in need of this service. We provide free estimates and a 20-year warranty on all repiping labor. If you are living in a multi-family home or apartment, no worries. We service your home with no problem. Count on Greenlee Plumbing, Inc. to handle all of your interior polybutylene pipes replacement services.

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Where can you check for polybutylene piping inside your home?

Polybutylene pipes used inside your home can be found near the water heater. They run across the ceilings in unfinished basements. These pipes also come out of walls to feed toilets and sinks. In some areas, plumbers have used copper stub outs where the pipe exits a wall to feed a fixture. If you see copper, it does not mean that you do not have polybutylene piping.

The most efficient way of identifying polybutylene piping is to have your plumbing inspected by our professionals. We have experts that can come out to take a look at your plumbing system to determine if you have polybutylene piping in your home.

Here are some characteristics of polybutylene pipes:

1/2 inch to 1 inch diameter.
Blue, black, or gray in color.

This piping can be used anywhere in your home’s plumbing system. Generally, its presence can be ascertained by checking the attachments under household sinks, close by hot water heaters, or leading to the toilets.

Here are the most common places where this piping may be located:

Feeding sinks, bathtubs, and toilets.
Crossing basements ceilings.
Entering the water heater.

What are the signs you need to have polybutylene piping replacement?

The easiest way to determine on your own if you have polybutylene pipes, simply use 4 senses.

Check below for the signs.

Smell. There will be musty or moldy smells coming from your pipes if it is made up of polybutylene.
Sight. Floor tiles or floor boards will begin warping or popping up. You will see wet carpet or glistening steam along the baseboard. The paint can begin to bubble, pop, or wrinkle. The baseboards can become separated from the drywall. There will be mold spots or wet stains on the wall. The ceilings can begin to bulge and plaster can also start falling.
You may begin to hear water droplets. Spraying or running water can also be heard.
The wall can feel cold and damp. Drywall can also become squishy. The rugs and floors will feel wet or damp. Floor boards can feel springy, as well.

You should call us when you are dealing with this type of situation. We have professionals who are trained and certified to replace polybutylene piping. Our experts will get the job done and provide great customer service.

What are common problems associated with polybutylene piping?

Some polybutylene piping issues stem for improper installation. However, most complaints are with the integrity of the piping itself.

These pipes are known to deteriorate due to contact with oxidants. These oxidants are normally found in public water supplies. The failure can happen in the pipe itself or in the plastic fittings.

One of the main concerns with the polybutylene piping is that it deteriorates from the inside. This makes it difficult to determine if the pipe is in good condition. This also makes it difficult to get a reliable assessment on the pipe, as well. These pipes are unpredictable and there are no symptoms to warn about a leak.

Some of the factors that affect this pipe include:

Chlorine levels.
Pipe age.
Water quality.
Poor installation.
Deterioration of metal and plastic fittings.

As polybutylene pipe specialists, count on Greenlee Plumbing, Inc. to go out to your home and give it the treatment it deserves by repiping your system. With our 25 year warranty on repiping services, we are committed to your plumbing needs!

Call today at (678) 386-7513 for professional repiping services at competitive rates. We will make sure to get your home’s plumbing system running like new again.