Main Water Shut Off Valve Repairs

Will Your Main Water Shut Off Valve Work in An Emergency?

To prevent a leaking pipe from flooding your home, a functioning water shut off valve is essential. A water main shut off valve, also referred to as an emergency water shut off valve, allows you to stop water flow throughout your home during a plumbing emergency. The valve is also handy during major plumbing repairs, as it enables plumbers to work without fearing a flood. It’s vital to be able to know how to shut off water to your home.

It's critical on many levels to plumbing management to have in place a proper working main water shut off valve. Over time, the valves themselves degrade or break down. Mr. Rooter^® Plumbing of Vancouver has extensive experience in the installation and repair of water main shut off valves so that you are prepared when big problems pop up.

Water Shut Off Valve Services

If your current shut off valve has worn out or been damaged, we can assist. Our professionals may be able to repair minor issues, but in many cases, a full replacement is needed.

Leaking Valves: In case of leakage from your shut off valve, you would want to get it repaired right away. Our professional plumbers can tighten the valve and repair the cracks or any other damage that could cause leakage.
Cracked Covers: Occasionally the cover on outdoor valves is actually broken. This can invite additional damage. Allow us to install a brand-new one to secure your valve.
Malfunctioning Valves: You guessed it. If the handle on your valve simply spins around when it should shut off the water, or possibly the valve breaks so it does not shut off the water, then it most likely is time for a replacement.
Stuck Valves: After some time, some valves stick and do not turn properly due to aging or rust. We will lubricate your valve so it opens up properly and closes how it is intended to close, and if necessary, replace it.

Commercial Services

Working water shut off valves are important for both the control of the water supply and for damage prevention for Vancouver businesses. Our services include:

Property Management: Many apartment complexes and office buildings rely on us for routine maintenance as well as emergency repairs.
Retail and Restaurants: Fast solutions for water control problems in kitchens and restrooms to help avoid disruptions in business.
Industrial Facilities: Install and maintain valves to manage large volumes and pressures of water.
Public Buildings: Dependable water control for the school, hospital, and other municipal buildings.

Performing Water Shut Off Valve Services

This is how we handle shut off valve installation, repair, or replacement for water lines:

Stop Water Flow: We shut off the exterior shut off point or well pump.
Draining Pipes: All the pipes are then drained to ensure there is no pressure in the pipes while the work is underway and further preventing water damage from occurring during service.
Repair/Replace: Finally, at the very end, we repair or replace the valve, well-guided to make sure timely, quality service is rendered.

Most houses are going to have two shut off points: an internal water shut off valve and a curb shut off point. If you are on city water, this valve is typically located near the point where the pipes meet the municipal supply line. Homes with well water systems in them have a shut off mechanism for the well pump.