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FAQ

Commonly Asked Questions About Replacing Polybutylene/Quest Piping

A: An average home will take from 3 to 5 days depending upon the layout and amount of water system pipes in the home.

A: We highly recommend replacing your polybutylene pipes with CPVC. We use the brand FlowGuard Gold exclusively. CPVC piping has been around for over 50 years. It is a white "plastic" pipe, which is quieter than traditional copper pipes and come with a 25-year warranty. Please visit FlowGuard Gold at www.flowguardgold.com. However, at your request, we will re-plumb your home using traditional copper pipes. With copper, the cost of the project will be higher, depending on which grade of copper you use.

A: No, we do not use sub-contractors. We only use our trained and professional Atlantic Re-Plumbing employees to perform the work in your home.

A: Not for the entire project. Your water will be turned off only on the first day of the job to allow us to install the new plumbing system. We make sure the water service is restored each evening during the job.

A: Yes, you will be able to go about your daily routine. We do use plastic sheathing to reduce the dust to just the areas we will be working.

A: No, we would just need to arrange access to your home, and our crew will lock up at the end of the day. Our crews are all Atlantic Re-Plumbing employees, we do not use sub-contractors. As a licensed contractor, we are bonded and insured.

A: Yes, we accept payment from escrow account, major credit cards and other financing is available.

A: Yes, remove your items from under your sinks and remove any fragile or family heirlooms. Our technician will inform you in which areas our crews will be working.

A: You can speak to the technician on the job or you can call our office at 703-726-3883, and our project manager will be able to answer your questions and concerns.

A: We do our best to try not to interrupt your normal routine, and we do clean up our work area at the end of each day. However, the job does include working with drywall. So, there will be some dust. We do our best to minimize the dust and make sure to be respectful of your and your family needs.

A: No, we cut access holes only to access the polybutylene pipes. It is not necessary to remove entire walls or ceilings. Roughly a section of 2 x 2 feet is removed as necessary. Our technician will walk you through where we will need to remove the drywall and how much drywall you can expect to be removed. Our drywallers do an excellent job of finishing. We specialize in polybutylene pipe system replacement and are the experts in this type of work.

A: Yes, we can assure you of a start and completion date, however, in some cases we can be delayed by as much as half of day due to government inspection process.

A: Yes, only for our Polybutylene replacement clients, based on their special request and at a discounted rate.

Winterize Hose Bibbs

A: Follow these simply steps to assure you will not have frozen pipes:

  • Close the hose bibb valve inside.
  • Remove any garden hose connected to the bibb.
  • Open the hose bibb (leave it open).
  • Drain vacuum breaker (located on the hose bibb, exact location will vary with manufacturer).
  • Open bleed valve on inside hose bibb valve. Look for the "HOSE BIBB TAG" attached to the inside valve for these instructions as well.

Should you have any more questions, do not hesitate to call Atlantic Re-Plumbing LLC 703-726-3883 or contact us.