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Who Do You Call for Residential Plumbing in Raleigh?

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:08:18 +0000

When you have a plumbing emergency or need plumbing system maintenance or installation, who do you call? Some homeowners like to try DIY solutions – others call a knowledgeable friend or relative for advice – still others have a local Raleigh plumber that they trust.

Whatever your preference, we all know that at some point, you’ll have a plumbing repair that requires the attention of a professional plumbing contractor.

Of course, at Progressive Plumbing and Piping, we’d like to be the Raleigh plumbers you trust with your plumbing system maintenance! So why should you call Progressive? Well, first, we’re there when you need us – in fact, we’re available for emergency plumbing repairs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Another reason to choose Progressive as your plumber? We’re trusted all over Raleigh for fair prices, great results and personable service. Don’t believe me? Take a look at the testimonials on our site or these plumber reviews on Citysearch. We’ve been Raleigh’s go-to plumber since 1983, so you can trust us to know our stuff.

You can call us for plumbing repairs, installation and replacement of:

Wells and pumps
Garbage disposals
Sewers and drains
Toilets
Water lines and pipes
Bathtubs and showers
Dishwashers
Water heaters
Septic systems
Tankless water heaters

Plus, Progressive Plumbing and Piping offers green plumbing solutions to help you become more eco-friendly and conserve water and energy.

Basic Plumbing Tools for Home Repairs

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:58:42 +0000

When your home needs plumbing repairs, you know you can always count on Progressive Plumbing and Piping! Our Raleigh plumbers are available around the clock to handle your plumbing needs. But for committed do-it-yourselfers, sometimes it’s fun to try tinkering with the plumbing on your own (we understand – that’s why we’re in the business!). If you do like to try your own repairs every now and then, here are the basic tools you’ll need to get the job done:

Plunger: Ok, this is pretty obvious. Here’s what you may not know: there are different plungers for different jobs! Stick with a standard cup plunger for tub and sink clogs, and a flange plunger for toilets.

Sink auger: Save this tool for when your sink plunger hasn’t done the job on that sink clog. Thread this flexible cable down the sink drain and work out the clog.

Closet auger: Like a sink auger, but specially designed for the toilet. And no, the two aren’t interchangeable.

Plumber’s tape: When joining pipes, use this special type of tape around the pipe that fits into its counterpart. The tape will help the pipes fit together better, meaning less trouble for you down the line.

Wrenches: Yes, plural. If you don’t have a set already, go for some adjustable ones (they come in 6, 10 and 12 inch lengths) to make sure you’ve got all your bases covered. A pipe wrench and a basin wrench will also come in handy.

Clogged Sewer Line

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:06:28 +0000

So you’ve found yourself in the unfortunate position of having your sewer line clogged. That’s okay. We’ve got some advice for you.

Sewer line clogs are not only messy but are not healthy as one might imagine. Of course all clogs and stoppages can’t be prevented, but with preventative maintenance, they can be held to a minimum. I usually recommend a regimented hydro-jet cleaning schedule for restaurants and commercial establishments as grease is usually a big problem. I can also provide an all natural enzyme type drain treatment that can be applied by a home owner or proprietor of a business for a minimum cost per treatment. Not only is grease a problem for residences and businesses alike, soap scum, coffee grinds and food waste builds up in sewer lines over time. Regular treatment will rid your sewer lines of build up for great flowing drains.

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