Main Water Shut Off Valve Experts

What Is a Main Water Shut Off Valve?

In an emergency, it’s urgent to know where your shut off valve is and how to shut off water to your house. You'll want a functioning main water shut off valve to ensure that generally minor leak problems don't turn into major flood scenarios. The main shut off valve or an emergency water shut off valve can shut off the water supply to your entire home in case of some plumbing emergency. This valve is also needed when major plumbing repairs need to be done, allowing work without causing water damage.

Proper working order for your shut off valve is a vital piece in plumbing management. The valves may, over time, partially deteriorate or fail. We, at Mr. Rooter^® Plumbing of West Portland, are experts at installing and repairing water main shut off valves, so you can be much better prepared to avoid major water damage when those leaks do occur.

Water Shut off Valve Services

If your current water shut off valve is damaged or worn out, we can help. Our professionals can often repair minor issues, but significant problems usually require a full replacement.

Leaking Valves: A leaking shut off valve needs immediate attention. Our expert plumbers can tighten the valve and repair any damage to prevent leaks.
Broken Valve Covers: For outdoor valves, a damaged cover can lead to more serious problems. We’ll replace it to protect your valve.
Inoperative Valves: If the valve handle turns without stopping the water or doesn’t fully shut it off, it likely needs replacement.
Stuck Valves: Rust or age can cause valves to stick. We’ll make sure the valve operates smoothly.

Commercial Services

Functional water shut off valves are critical to businesses in West Portland that need to manage the flow of water and prevent damage. Our services include:

Property Management: Preventative maintenance/repair service calls for apartments and commercial office space
Retail, Restaurants: Quick water control to the kitchen and restrooms to minimize business interruption
Industrial Facilities: Install/Service valves used with high volumes/pressures.
Public Buildings: Whether it be school buildings, hospitals, or any other municipal buildings, reliable solutions to water control remain a necessity.

How We Perform Water Shut off Valve Services

Here is how we manage the installation, repair, or replacement of the main water shut off valves in your house:

Close Water Supply: We shut off the exterior water point or well pump.
Drain Pipes: We drain out the pipes so that no water causes damage to anything in the process.
Repair/Replace: Then repair or replace the valve with the right tools so that the service is efficient and of good quality.

Most homes have two shut off points: one for the internal valve and one for the exterior shut off point. If on city water, it will be located near where all of your pipes meet up with the municipal supply. If you have well water, there will be some mechanism by which to shut off the well pump.