Welcome to The Plumbing Works

Reading Plumbing Plumbing Repair

Garbage Disposal Repair, Gas Line Repair and Faucet Repair

The Plumbing Works is your Reading plumbing repair company. Our professional plumbers are trained to repair any plumbing problem. We always try to repair before we suggest you replace. Read on for some of our local plumbing services.

Emergency Gas Repairs
Backflow Repairs
Plumbing Code Violation Repairs
Sewer Repairs
Water Main Repairs
Leaks
Faucets
Toilets
Garbage Disposals

Emergency Gas Repairs

Gas line repair in the case of emergencies always requires a professional plumber and a plumbing permit. You should never attempt to repair a gas line yourself, and in emergencies you should always call 911 if you suspect a gas leak. As a safety precaution, a sulfur-like odor is added to natural gas to help people identify leaks. If you smell this in an emergency situation, leave the building then call 911 immediately. When the emergency is over, The Plumbing Works can repair the damage and get your gas turned back on. Emergency service is available for leaking gas line testing and repair. With over 20 years of local plumbing experience, we are the local Reading plumbing experts who can get your gas turned back on sooner!

Backflow Repairs

The Plumbing Works provides certified backflow testing, repair and certification to Reading, PA and the Greater Berks County area. Backflow prevention systems stop the water in your system from flowing back into the public water supply. It’s clear how vital backflow prevention systems are to keeping water safe and why public health services are concerned with making sure your system is operating properly. The Plumbing Works’ prompt service and experience ensures the backflow certification requirements and backflow codes set by these municipalities are met.

Plumbing Code Violation Repairs

Plumbing code violations are initiated for many different reasons, and they can be issued for both commercial and residential properties. Plumbing code violations are generally issued on commercial buildings during routine inspections, building renovations, or if someone files a formal complaint on an older building. Residences can receive plumbing violations for renovations without a permit, illegal plumbing like drains, or if tenants or neighbors complain. If you receive plumbing code violations, you haven't necessarily done anything wrong. Generally, plumbing code violations aren't intentional, many people just aren't aware of the Plumbing Codes.

Sewer Repair

Sewer repair is necessary to remedy certain common problems in older lines. Generally speaking, unless there is some kind of accident, sewer line damage happens over time. One of the main causes of sewer line damage is roots growing through cracked lines. One small crack in an old sewer line will make it the target for a root system to take hold and block or destroy the pipe. You can use sewer line cleaning to remove roots, but this is only a temporary solution if you have older pipes. If you have older pipes, sewer line cleaning may actually destroy them. In this case, you will be looking at sewer installation with other materials like plastic.

Water Main Repairs

A water main is a principal pipe in a system of pipes for conveying water, usually referencing underground installation. When a water main breaks, it is essential to have it repaired quickly, as this is the main source of water for a business or household and can feed into multiple residences. At The Plumbing Works, we know the local Reading and PA state regulations and follow proper installation practices so standards for cleanliness and safety are followed and no harm comes to you, your family, or your employees based on contamination.

Leaks detection and Repair

At The Plumbing Works, our highly trained technicians are able to detect leaks without destruction to your property. Just because you can’t see the leak doesn’t mean there is not a problem. If water is finding its way out then it is possible that there is pipe leak. At The Plumbing Works we have state of the art equipment and training to find leaks and stop them, no matter where they are hiding.

If you have noticed that you have a high water bill, a damp wall or cabinet, a warm spot on your floor, toilets that do not flush well, drains that have become slow, or the smell of gas, you may be experiencing a water leak, sewer leak, or gas leak in your home. Call The Plumbing Works for fast easy leak detection and repair.

Faucet Repair

Faucet repair and faucet installation look like easy projects if you watch the do-it-yourself shows, but have you ever noticed that these shows are all sponsored by home improvement stores? They want to sell you products and it is in their best interest to make things look much easier than they really are. At The Plumbing Works , we provide you with the expert local plumbing service and plumbing advice needed to complete the faucet installation of your choice. We don't have any contracts with the fixture manufacturers - the only person we have a contract with is you!

Toilet Repair

Toilet service, like toilet repair, is something that everyone tends to put off until it is an emergency. However, there is nothing that ruins a weekend like an out-of-service or leaking toilet. Don't believe the do-it-yourself shows when they say that you can complete a toilet repair on your own in less than an hour. Even if your only toilet repair job is just to replace the wax seal at the base of the bowl, its better off to call The Plumbing Works. If you have ever tried to lift a toilet and put it back on the bolts, you know what we are talking about. Save time and save money and call us today!

Garbage Disposal Repair

Garbage disposal repair is normally necessary when the undercutter disk becomes jammed, the hoses and seals start leaking, or if the impeller wears out. Fortunately, our qualified technicians can save your garbage disposal with garbage disposal repair in a lot of these cases. Garbage disposal repair is usually necessary when a garbage disposal is used in ways it was not intended to be. If you have a family, there are all kinds of things that will go through the garbage disposal accidentally and cause it to stop working. The main culprits are grease, large items, hard items, and fibrous foods. If the flywheel is merely jammed, you may be able to perform a simple repair yourself, but anything else needs to be looked at by a professional plumber. If not, you may burn up the motor, and then you are looking at garbage disposal replacement.

Once in a while your garbage disposal won't even turn on. You won't hear a hum, or anything. When this happens try resetting the little button located at the bottom of most garbage disposal units. Resetting the garbage disposal unit may solve your problem temporarily. However, if this happens frequently, it may be time to call The Plumbing Works.