Can I repair a broken copper pipe by myself?

• <div>It’s safe to carry out minor repairs on small cracks and leaks on copper pipes by yourself. Since copper melts under heat, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-solder-copper-pipes.htm">solder a copper pipe</a> to repair what’s broken. Note that it’s better to solder two couplings and a copper pipe together to fix minor leaks. This gives you some additional material for a stronger repair.</div>

How much does plumbing repair cost?

• <div>Hiring a professional for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-will-plumbing-repair-cost.htm">plumbing repair costs</a> about $325 on average. Depending on the repair, the price range for plumbing repair can be as low as $75 up to $4,000 or more. A major cost factor is the plumber’s expertise level:<ul><li>Handyperson with varying experience: $25–$75 per hour</li><li>Apprentice with less than four years of experience: $45–$90 per hour</li><li>Journeyperson with over four years of experience and passed a state exam: $60–$110 per hour</li><li>Master plumber with more than seven years of experience and a state exam: $80–$200 per hour</li></ul></div>

What are the most common plumbing problems outside of the home?

• <div>Outdoor plumbing issues are no less serious or urgent to fix than interior plumbing problems. These problems may require excavation and lawn repair due to the plumbing often being buried underground. The most common outside plumbing problems include:<ul><li>Clogged landscape drainage: $200–$1,000</li><li>Clogged sewer lines: $60–$250 per linear foot</li><li>Corroded or rusted pipes: $1,500–$15,000+</li><li>Leaking drain lines: $200–$1,000</li><li>Leaking water mains: $300–$4,000+</li><li>Septic system failure: $600–$3,000+</li><li><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-root-killer-answer-your-sewer-pipe-clog.htm">Tree roots in pipes</a>: $200–$1,000</li><li>Well pump failure: $350–$1,500</li></ul></div>

Is a pot filler faucet worth it?

• <div>A pot filler adds value to your kitchen and makes cooking much easier. Whether it is worth it will depend on whether you want or require the convenience it provides and whether you’re content with spending around $800 to install one. Many home cooks who cook items requiring a large pot full of water—pasta, soups, stocks, blanching—will find they use a pot filler more often than the casual cook.</div>

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Reviewed in June 2024
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Kapital Electric Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Lovely company to work with! Very caring and wants the best for the customer!
Mullins Painting & Drywall
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Reviewed in March 2022
This was disappointing. I needed to replace an old 40 gallons, 40,000 btu Bradford White water heater that had started leaking and the pilot light kept going out. I compared dozens of options from several major retailers and really wanted to upgrade to possibly a 50 gallon tank and 60,000 btu...
DRF Water Heating Solutions
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Reviewed in December 2020
Informative, professional, offered a seasonal maitence package for heating and ac as well as water heater. Good service, price was right.
Perfect Home Services
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Reviewed in November 2020
Excellent service! Quick response. Cory was very knowledgeable, explained everything very well, polite, and professional. Our heat was not working and he saved us! I will be using Koalafied Heating and Air services again in the future. I would highly recommend using them.
Koalafied Heating & Air LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
It was excellent. They are great plumbers. I don’t remember the cost but I know it was fair.
Jack Dish Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2015
From the top of the house into the basement: electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling! Each section was replaced with top of the line, brand-name products with guarantees and warranties to match. Each and every person I met was nothing less than exceptional: they were patient, ...
J&A Service Experts
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Reviewed in April 2013
The quality of the work was excellent and pricing was very reasonable. He's built a number of things that I'm familiar with. Being a plumber in Illinois I've been around a lot of contractors so I know his work is good.
Columbo and Sons LLC
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Reviewed in September 2012
We were so impressed with Eric's work on the previous two jobs he did for us (not to mention his professional and courteous demeanor) that we knew just who to call when we were having trouble with a leaky faucet. We first met him when he came out to replace our sump pump which was a faulty model...
Wagner Family Plumbing & Drain, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2011
They were a local company. They are sort of a smaller business than another company. They have one other helper to work. The guy I dealt with was a very pleasant and honest man too. He was honest about the kind of siding. We got an insulated type of siding. That's why we went with another...
Douglas Exteriors
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