What kinds of pipe leaks do you repair?
- Pinhole leaks in copper. A tiny hole that sprays a fine jet, or leaves a green or white crust on the pipe.
- Leaking joints and fittings. Soldered joints, threaded joints and compression fittings that have let go.
- Rusted galvanized pipe. Leaks at the threads or through the pipe wall.
- Leaks under sinks, at supply lines, traps and shutoff valves.
- Leaks in walls and ceilings, seen as stains, bubbling paint or a damp smell.
- Leaking drain pipes. See drain line repair.
- Leaks under a slab. See slab leak repair.
What causes pinhole leaks in copper pipe?
Copper wears from the inside over decades. Water chemistry, high water velocity, too much pressure and poor workmanship at the original joints all play a part. One pinhole is a repair. Several, in different places, mean the pipe is thinning throughout, and more will follow.
How do you repair a leaking pipe?
We find the leak, open as little as we need to reach it, cut out the bad section and replace it with new pipe and proper fittings. Then we test under pressure. We do not rely on clamps or patch products as a lasting repair.
What if I cannot see where the leak is?
A stain on a ceiling is not always under the leak, because water travels along pipes and framing. If the source is not obvious, we use leak detection to find it before opening anything.
When is it better to replace the pipe than repair it?
When leaks keep coming. Old galvanized steel and worn copper do not heal. After the second or third repair, replacing the old pipe or a full repipe costs less than chasing leaks and repairing the damage each one does. We give you both prices.
Is a leaking pipe an emergency?
If water is running and you cannot stop it, yes. We answer 24/7 and emergency arrival is 60–90 minutes. See also burst pipe repair.
Who is Friendly Services?
A family-owned plumbing company with over 20 years in Hayward. License CSLB #1156315 (C-36 plumbing), $1M general liability cover and workers' comp. Our own work has a five-year workmanship warranty, and we have 100+ five-star reviews online. Se habla español.