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Polybutylene Pipe Replacement Atlanta

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We at AMA Repiping do one thing: repipe. We can give you free estimate for polybutylene pipe replacement and we can do the job quickly and without disturbing your lifestyle.

Pipes constitute a major part of plumbing systems in homes across the US. These pipes are made from a wide range of materials, including PVC, plastic, copper, and polybutylene. Also known as ‘Poly’, polybutylene is considered perhaps the worst of all piping materials. The risk of failure in Poly pipes is unusually high compared to the other materials. Generally, homes which were built between 1975 and 1995 have polybutylene piping, as the material was developed and gained immense popularity during that period.

Hence, if your home was built before 1975 or after 1995, you probably don’t have polybutylene pipes in your home. Once the issues with the material were discovered, they were taken off the market and are no longer used in homes. In fact, most homeowners who discovered that their homes had Poly pipes had them replaced with copper or some other type of piping. So, the big question is why is polybutylene so bad? Here is a look at the risks it poses:

Wear Down Quickly

Polybutylene has low tolerance to oxidants. Oxidants are heavily present in public water supply and therefore, it is possible that oxidant-rich water runs through your pipes. Because of these oxidants, the pipes wear out quickly and this can lead to flooding, among other issues. The bigger risk is that the wear and tear starts from within, which makes it virtually impossible to notice any defects in the structure of the pipes from the surface.

Even if you get a professional plumber or inspector to check the pipes, they might be unable to report problems if there are no obvious signs of damage. This means that the problem continues to gestate and exacerbate and by the time it is discovered, the problem is beyond repair and you need to have the pipes replaced.

Excessive Leakage

Leakages are a risk in pipes made from any material. However, if there is a leakage, it can be much worse if the pipes are made from polybutylene. This is due to the way the pipes start wearing down, as mentioned above. Because the deterioration occurs from within, detecting a leak can be difficult. By the time you see water seeping from the pipes, you could be at risk of major leakage. This not only leads to flooding, but water damage to the foundation of your home. Not to mention, the water leaking from the pipes can leave spots and stains on your walls, requiring a paint job.

Cost of Repairs

Typically, the damage caused by polybutylene pipes can cost a lot of money to repair. Even insurance companies don’t offer coverage for homes which have Poly pipes installed. Not only this, you will have a hard time should you wish to sell your home in the near future. Therefore, it is better to be proactive and have the pipes replaced.

It takes just over a decade for Poly pipes to show signs of deterioration, by which time they are beyond repair. The best approach towards mitigating these risks is having the pipes in your home checked. If they are made from polybutylene, you should have them replaced the first chance you get.

Polybutylene Repiping

Polybutylene Repiping

Polybutylene Repiping is the process of replacing or bypassing existing, old polybutylene piping in the plumbing of a house with the purpose of ending the leak and flood issues caused by aging polybutylene.

Depending on the complexity of the configuration of the current plumbing and how accessible are the old pipes they can be removed or bypassed.

Normally the process includes an experienced and qualified repipe specialist doing an inspection first and identifying that it is a valid issue with the old piping and whether the old piping is polybutylene.

Then an estimate is done for the project of replacing the plumbing with new (using longer lasting materials).

If the home owner decides to proceed the project is planned and done.

AMA Repiping does:

  • free estimates
  • turn-key solutions (all the work is done by one vendor; including complete re-finishing of the walls)
  • quick turnaround – usually 3 – 5 days
  • work done while the house is occupied; no need to vacate the house and to pay for hotels etc.
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • 25 years transferable warranty

 

Polybutylene Replacement

Polybutylene Replacement

If you are looking for polybutylene replacement you have come to the right place.

Give us a call since there is zero risk or obligation for you.

We do completely free estimates.

So for no cost at all you are going to know what the situation in your house is with plumbing and exactly how much you are looking at for your polybutylene piping to be replaced.

AMA Repiping LLC, with a local operation in Atlanta (local talent employed) specializes in repipe. We do not do other plumbing services and we do not compete with local competent service plumbers.

We do one thing: repipe.

Contact us the most convenient way for you:

  • phone
  • email
  • contact form on this website
  • you can even find our Facebook page: AMA Repiping Atlanta and message us there

Polybutylene Atlanta

Polybutylene Atlanta

The advantages of using he services of AMA Repiping LLC in Atlanta are:

  • we are local to Atlanta metro area; we do service in other parts of Georgia too; we are a nationwide company but we have a local office with local talent
  • specialization in repipe; we do not do other plumbing services and we do not compete with the local plumbing companies; we do one thing – repipe
  • we do free estimates on all our projects and requests for inspection of polybutylene piping
  • we give 25 year transferable warranty on our materials and work
  • we offer a true turn-key solution; we do the estimate; we plan the work we leave a fully usable and finished house with no need for additional vendors to finish drywall, paint or to clean
  • we give 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • we do quick turnaround service; we are usually done in an average size house in about 3 to 5 days
  • when AMA Repiping does a project there is no need to vacate the property; we isolate the sections of the house for us to work and progress through the project so the family can continue occupying the house and not need to pay for hotel or disrupt their daily life
  • we accent strongly on finishing work; during the actual replacement of old pipes with new some wall will need to be penetrated and some drywall removed; we will recover those walls and finish and paint to leave them as new
  • AMA Repiping has a very thorough, specific Quality Control (QA) process; through the progression of our projects we have specifically designated check and QA points that are inspected with great attention to detail