Johns Island has two very different kinds of house, sometimes on the same road, and what goes wrong depends entirely on which one you live in.
The older places
Farmhouses and cottages that have been added to over the years often have several generations of plumbing in them at once. Galvanised pipe that has rusted closed, fittings adapted between old and new sizes, and work done by whoever was available at the time. Repairs here are about understanding what is already there before changing anything.
The newer developments
Homes in the recent neighbourhoods are past their builder warranty now, and what fails is the inexpensive parts rather than the pipe — shut-off valves, supply lines under sinks, outdoor spigots, toilet fill valves. Cheap to put right, and much cheaper caught early.
You usually do not need to tear anything out
Worth asking before agreeing to work. We can find a leak precisely rather than opening walls to look for it, and a failing drain line can often be relined rather than dug up. If a repair has been described to you as needing major demolition, it is fair to ask whether there is another way.
Common call-outs
- Shut-off valves that have seized or started to weep
- Outdoor spigots and hose connections
- Toilets that will not stop running
- Dripping taps and showers
- Water pressure that is too low or too high
- Pump and pressure tank issues on well systems