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We have what appears to be a leaking supply line between water meter and shut off valve in crawl space. Water was leaking up out of the ground and meter was spinning like crazy when checked before turning it off.
Insurance claim filed and my question is will any plumber be fine for repairing or replacing a broken pipe or fitting in this area outside of the house or should we look for a place that specializes in outdoor plumbing work?
Any other considerations when looking to have this work done? Thanks in advance for any recommendations or suggestions you may have. We are currently without water so this will be an emergency repair hopefully completed tomorrow. We are in North Raleigh.
... Any other considerations when looking to have this work done? ...
A close friend had this situation last year. He chose Cary Plumbing because they did good work for him in the past.
You may have the leak found and fixed, or have the entire line replaced. Total replacement costs more but (if you can afford it) that's the best choice. The reasoning is that the installed line is deteriorating and you may get another leak in another spot next year.
Sorry this has happened, the only question to a plumbing will be availability and digging equipment to reparable a water line. And I have doubts your homeowner's insurance will cover this - they typically cover the structure and the contents, not the grounds.
Thanks all. Yes the insurance company originally filed a claim stating it would be covered then called back today to inform me they wouldn't be paying the claim. Classic misinformation and now I have a claim filed for no reason. Sweet.
I was only able to get one person out to look and quote today. He wants to run a new line and have estimates for pex and copper options. My question though, he also claims my shut off valve in crawl is located too far from crawl door and so they want to relocate it which almost doubles the length of the pipe run. Is this necessary? How far from the door can it be and still meet code. Seems odd the inspection didn't comment on this when we bought the home. If it didn't meet code wouldn't that flag?
... my shut off valve in crawl is located too far from crawl door and so they want to relocate it ...
If you opt for relocating the shutoff valve consider having it put in the corner of a closet on the main living level. There are situations where you need to cut off the water NOW and that valve should be accessible. Emergencies occur in awkward times... at night in the dead of winter, the flashlight batteries are dead, and you have the flu.
If you opt for relocating the shutoff valve consider having it put in the corner of a closet on the main living level. There are situations where you need to cut off the water NOW and that valve should be accessible. Emergencies occur in awkward times... at night in the dead of winter, the flashlight batteries are dead, and you have the flu.
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Absolutely. Shutoff in the house, extra PEX piping to extend the run is inexpensive. Ball valve too.
Frank
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