Leak Detection and Pipe Repair in Port St. Lucie

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If you suspect a leak in your home or even if you know for sure that a leak is present, you may be concerned about how it is going to be fixed. Miranda Plumbing Services is the leading plumber in Port St. Lucie with over 30 years of experience we are able to fix any of your plumbing problems. One of our specialties is leak repair and detection. With our state of the art detection equipment we eliminate the destruction that was so common in the past with leak detection. What Causes a Pipe To Leak? There are several reasons that a pipe will develop a leak. With older homes, the pipes are galvanized, as the water in your pipes reacts with the galvanized metal, a buildup will develop that can eat away at the pipe and cause small or even large leaks. Another cause of leaks is large clogs, as the clogs are lodged into the pipe the pressure can build up around the fitting causing leaks. These clogs can come from hair, grease, non-organic material and even roots that have worked their way into your system. In addition if you have used the common chemical clog cleaners, these chemicals can eat way at the pipe surface causing far more damage than the user ever intended. Age is often the only cause for a pipe leak, as your pipe ages it will develop pits from the water that has flowed through it for decades, these pits grow larger and eventually just break through the pipe, casing a leak. How We Trace Pipe Leaks We use several different types of sophisticated equipment to detect leaks. Infrared is a technology we use to see under floors and through walls without damaging your property, this technology allows us to pinpoint the exact location of the leak. With ultrasonic technology we measure the variation in sound loss in your pipes to find the exact location of the leak. Our video detection equipment is threaded into your pipes allowing us an exact visual of what your pipes look like, and where any problems are. As a last resort we will use smoke detection, we pump harmless smoke into your pipes to see where the smoke escapes. How We Repair Pipe Leaks in Walls and Under Floors When we detect a leak in your walls or under your floors you may be concerned about the damage that is done in repairing the pipe. Our customers have a few options for repairing the leak. The first option is pipe relining. With pipe relining we are able to repair small leaks without doing excessive damage to your walls or floor. We will line the pipes with epoxy, resin, or replace the pipes with pipe bursting or slip lining. All of these options are trenchless and produce minimal to no damage to your property. When your pipes are relined, the pitting, pin leaks and other problems are sealed and you will avoid leaks from developing in other parts of the pipe. If pipe relining is not an option that you want to explore, we will remove the damaged pipe and replace it with new pipe. Since we can pinpoint the exact location of the leak, we are able to only remove a small portion of your wall or floor to repair your pipes instead of tearing large holes into your walls and floors like other plumbers. Benefits of Leak Detection Equipment Without leak detection we would be unable to be 100% sure of where your leak is and would be opening walls and floors without knowing if a leak is behind these structures and causing thousands of dollars in damage to your property. Leak detection is the most cost effective and accurate way to find leaks in your pipes.

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Toilet Backup in Jensen Beach, FL

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It is something that most homeowners have experienced, a clogged toilet. While sometimes a clogged toilet can be temporarily fixed with a plunger, it is only temporary and for the most severe issues a plunger will not fix the problem. Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is able to fix toilet clogs using our 30 years of experience and specialized training. We will fix your immediate problem and help you prevent further issues. While you may think a toilet clog is a do-it-yourself job, in the end you could cause far more damage to your toilet and plumbing by trying to save a few dollars on a plumber. Causes of Toilet Backups A toilet can become clogged by one or several different problems. Flushing things other than toilet paper or human waste down the toilet such as paper towels, baby wipes and sanitary products will cause them to become lodged in your plumbing where they will sit until they develop into a clog. A clog further down your drain pipe can also cause your toilet to back up; these can be a build-up from hair, grease or even roots that are blocking the drain pipe. Improper piping, bad vent pipes, and sewer line clogs can also cause your toilet to back up. Another cause of toilet clogs is when items fall into the toilet and get lodged; this can include toys, toothbrushes, makeup tubs and other items. Minor Toilet Problems A minor toilet problem is one that can be cleared using an auger. An auger can often remove material such as baby wipes or sanitary products that have become stuck in the pipe close to the toilet. An auger may also help remove or breakup small clogs that cause frequent clogs. An auger can be used without removing your toilet from the floor. Major Toilet Problems When an auger does not work, you likely have a major toilet problem. These problems can be caused by roots growing in your pipes, pipes that are not installed properly, or vent pipes that were not properly installed. With a major toilet problem, we may have to remove your toilet from the floor to gain access to the pipes. We will attempt to use a drain snake that can break up the cause of the clog or our hydro jetting technique which will not only remove the clog by also clean your pipes to prevent further problems. Before we use the drain snake we may also use our video detection technique to get a look inside your pipes. This will help us determine what the exact issue is to help us decide what we need to do to solve the problem. After the problem has been addressed and solved we will replace the toilet ring and place your toilet back onto the floor. Don’t try and tackle toilet problems yourself. Save yourself the time, money and frustration by calling Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning.

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Kitchen Sink Not Draining in Palm City

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You fill your sink with water or put something down your kitchen drain and all of a sudden, you have a backed up sink that will not drain. Many homeowners have had this happen to them and they may try and fix the problem themselves, but that is not the best or safest option for fixing a backed up kitchen sink. Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has been in the plumbing business for 30 years and is the leading plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor in Palm City. What Causes a Kitchen sink to back up? Our kitchen sinks take a lot of abuse. Food, grease, dirt, oil, and other items are all washed down our drains and can get lodged in the pipes. A clog is one of the leading causes of a backup in your kitchen sink; as you use your sink, your pipes can get a coating of grime and build up that can restrict the water flow through your pipes causing a backup. Another cause of a backup in your kitchen sink is a clog in your garbage disposal. Poor pipe installation or bad vent piping can also cause your kitchen sink to back up. STOP! Don’t Use a Chemical Drain Cleaner As soon as you see your sink has developed a backup, your first instinct may be to grab a chemical drain cleaner. Chemical drain cleaners can cause far more damage than you intended. These caustic chemical basically eat away at the material that is clogging your drain, but they don’t stop there. Not only do they eat away at the clog, they can also eat away at your piping, causing leaks or even eat away your own skin if it comes in contact with you. In fact if you do use a drain cleaner and your problem is not solved, you are obligated to tell the plumber you call to fix the problem and may even be subject to higher charges because of the dangerous nature of the caustic chemical cleaners. How We Will Fix Your Problem If your back up is caused by a simple clog, you have two options. The first is having our technician use a drain snake to open an area in the clog for water to flow through. A drain snake is really a band aid on a bigger problem as the snake will only open up a small area in the clog and will not remove it completely, leaving you to deal with another clog in the near future. The second and best option is Hydro Jetting. Our Hydro Jetting machine is a series of different nozzles that are fed into your pipes like a drain snake, the difference is the high pressure water jets not only open up areas in the clog but remove the clog completely. With Hydro Jetting, your pipes will be completely clean and you will not experience another clog in that area, we are so sure of its success that if you develop a clog in a pipe that has been Hydro Jetted within 5 years, 5 months and 5 days, we will reclean your pipes for free. If your problem is caused by bad pipe installation or vent pipes we will work with you to replace the faulty areas. Call Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today to have your kitchen sink problem solved.

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Water Back Flow Valve Installation in Port St. Lucie

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If you have been considering having a Back Flow Valve installed at your home or business, you have come to the right place. Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has been the leading plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor in Port St. Lucie for over 30 years. We will help you decide is a back flow valve is right for you. What is a Back Flow Valve? A back flow valve is a device that allows water to flow out of your home in the form of sewage or other used water. If for some reason the flow of water in the line is reversed meaning that water is trying to flow back into your home instead of out, a back flow valve seals the line off preventing back flow from entering your home. FEMA officials recently began recommending homeowners begin installing back flow valves at their homes to prevent a disaster in the event of a flood or natural disaster. Why Should I Install a Back Flow Valve? If your local water municipality has a failure in water pressure, a pipe breaks a water main malfunctions, the area floods or there is inadequate pressure in your lines you could have a big mess in your home. When these failures occur sewage can back up into your home causing thousands of dollars in damage to your home and a major inconvenience. If raw sewage flows into your home, you will also be dealing with unsanitary conditions putting you and your family at risk for health problems. How Can Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Help? Our technicians will come out to your home and inspect your plumbing system. We will help you decide what type of back flow valve you need such as a “flap” or “check” valve and where the valves are needed. In addition to your main sewer line, valves may also be needed on your washing machine lines, sump pumps, rain spouts and septic connections. Don’t be surprised by sewage backup in your home. Call Miranda Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today.

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Sewer Main Leak Detection Repair in Port St. Lucie

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Some common signs of the presence of a sewer main problem are an increase in cockroach activity, water stains on your walls or floors, a foul smell emitting from your walls or floors, sewage backing up into showers and toilets and a frequent need to use a drain cleaning agent. If you ever experience any of these issues, I would advise you to quickly place a call to Miranda Home Services. Miranda’s expertly trained technicians use video inspection, smoke testing, infrared testing and ultrasonic testing techniques to pinpoint the area of the leak. Types of Sewer Main Pipes in Port St. Lucie The three most common types of sewer main pipes are Orangeburg, Cast Iron and PVC. All three of which can be serviced successfully by Miranda. Orangeburg pipe is constructed of coal tar impregnated with wood fiber and typically ranges in size from a diameter of 2 inches to 6 inches, in 5- to 8-foot lengths. Cast iron pipes come in a variety of diameters and two different weights: service weight and extra heavy weight. Additionally, cast iron sewer pipes may come with one or two ‘hubs,’ which are used to connect one length of pipe to another. Cast iron pipe is excellent for maintaining water pressure. Polyvinyl chloride pipes can be custom manufactured to any diameter, thickness or length, and they join easily with exterior PVC lengths. The material of the pipe is not friendly to bacteria, making it an exceptionally “clean” sewer pipe, as well as the most common sewer pipe used in the 21st century. Why Sewer Mains Leak in Port St. Lucie Leakages in a sewer main can be caused by any number of outlying circumstances. Pipe deterioration, internal root growth, normal corrosion and excess loads being placed on the pipe are the most common of causes of these leaks. However, ground shifting, an increase in the water’s PH level, aged pipes and accidental damage can also create leaks in the sewer main. Who to Call For Sewer Main Repair in Port St. Lucie If you are ever in need of repair for your sewer main, don’t hesitate to call Miranda Home Services. Miranda services all of South Florida and their expertly trained technicians are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

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Drain Cleaning Service in Port St. Lucie, FL

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Your drains are vital parts of your homes plumbing system. They are the gateway to the pipes that run through your home and out to the city’s sewer system. When your drains are not working properly it can cause some major backups for your whole home plumbing system. Port St. Lucie residents can call Miranda Plumbing to remedy their drain problems; we have over 30 years of experience in plumbing and are the leading experts on drain cleaning in the area. Common Clogged Drain Problems in Port St. Lucie, FL There are a few different things that cause drain problems. Some drain issues can be caused by poor installation, meaning the water does not flow through the pipes correctly. Other drain problems can be caused by clogs that develop over time on the walls of your pipes. In addition to clogs, tree roots that have broken into the pipes lead to large clogs that will continually back up your system unless the cracks that allow the tree roots in are repaired. Lastly, your drain pipes develop a layer of grime that clings to the walls of your pipes over time, as the grime builds, it will restrict the flow of your pipes and trap waste, and other items causing a clog. Emergency Drain Cleaning Services in Port St. Lucie, FL Drain problems do not only happen during normal business hour. Your drains can develop clogs at any time and we are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We use a few different methods to clean your drains including: Drain Rootering- This method is really just a Band-Aid for the drain problem. We insert a drain snake into your drain lines and the flexible cable with a barbed end is rotated to grab some of the material clogging your drains. This material will then be pulled out and water will be able to flow through the opening. However, the grime and buildup that attributed to the clog is not removed, meaning your drains will likely be clogged again in the near future. We often use this method to clear backed up water in order to use our drain inspection equipment. Video Drain Inspection- In order to see the exact cause and location of your drain problem, we use video equipment that is placed in your pipes. Video inspection is a vital tool in determining the exact drain problem and developing a plan to repair the drain problem. Hydrojetting- This method is the only way to guarantee your drains will be totally clear of clogs. We use out Scour Brite process to blast high powered water into your pipes to remove corrosion, grime and buildup from your pipes. This method can also remove tree roots and other blockages and will flush them through your drain pipe system. Sewer Cleaning- In some instances the problem lies in your sewer lines. We will be able to determine this with a through drain inspection. Our Scour Brite process can also be used to clean sewer lines to remove drain problems. Drain, Sewer and Plumbing Rooter Service in Port St. Lucie, FL Don’t ignore drain problems, call Miranda Plumbing today.

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Drain Cleaning Service in Fort Pierce, FL

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No one wants to deal with a clogged drain; they can interrupt your life and render whole sections of your home unusable. Smart home and business owners in Fort Pierce call Miranda Plumbing for all of their drain cleaning problems. We have been serving the Fort Pierce area for over thirty years and are reliable, honest and experienced. Common Clogged Drain Problems in Fort Pierce, FL There are several different reasons for clogs to develop in your drain and pipe systems. Buildup from hair, grease, food, waste and other matter can collect on your pipe walls, restricting water from flowing freely through your pipes. Tree roots and other blockages can also develop in pipes further restricting the flow of water through your pipes. In addition, over time your pipes can react with additives in your water developing corrosion to slow water in your pipes. Emergency Drain Cleaning Services in Fort Pierce, FL We are here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet your needs. We also have convenient night and weekend hours so that we can handle your drain problems when you are available. Miranda Plumbing uses a few different tools to thoroughly clean your drains. Drain Rootering: Often the first thing we will do is rooter your drains with our drain snake. While this is not an effective way to clean your drains, it will allow us to remove part of the clog to drain any standing water. Pipes need to be free of standing water before we are able to move onto the next step. Video Drain Inspection: In order to determine the exact cause of your drain problem we will need to insert our drain inspection cameras into your drains. These units relay real-time images back to our technicians allowing them to see where the problem is occurring and what the clog is made up of. Hydrojetting: The most important step in drain cleaning is our Scour Brite Hydrojetting process. We insert nozzles, sized and determined by your drain problem, into your drains and blast the walls of your drains with high pressured water. This water removes all of the buildup, grime and clogs from your pipes, restoring them to like new condition. Sewer Cleaning: In some cases the clog may be located in the sewer line from your home. While sewer lines are often ignored, we are able to clean the sewer lines with our Scour Brite process. Drain, Sewer and Plumbing Rooter Service in Fort Pierce, FL Have your drains thoroughly cleaned, call Miranda Plumbing today.

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Drain Cleaning Service in Hobe Sound, FL

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Have you had your drains cleaned since moving into your home or business, if not you may be surprised at what is developing in your drain system. You don’t have to look far for a reputable drain cleaning company though; Miranda Plumbing is here for you. With 30 years of experience and a stellar reputation among your neighbors, Miranda Plumbing is the right choice for smart homeowners. Common Clogged Drain Problems in Hobe Sound, FL Your drains can be caused by a variety of issues. Here are some of the common items we find in drains we clean in the Hobe Sound Area: Buildup Waste Poor Water Patterns Improper Installation Tree Roots Hair Paper Products Non-organic items Emergency Drain Cleaning Services in Hobe Sound, FL Miranda Plumbing is here for you no matter what time of the day or night. Drain cleaning does not involve only a quick running of a drain snake, for a completely drain cleaning it is a process that involves several different steps. Drain Snake: When there is standing water in your drains, we will need to clear that water from the system prior to cleaning your drains. The drain snake will open a space large enough to allow the water through the clog. Drain Video Inspection: After clearing the standing water we will insert a drain camera into the system to give our technicians a look at the inside of your pipes. This will allow us to determine what is causing your drain clog and give us the information we need to determine how to proceed in cleaning your drains. Scour Brite Drain Cleaning: Our Scour Brite Hydrojetting process is the only way to get your drains completely clean. This machine will blast away any buildup, grime and other blockages from your system; restoring your pipes back to their original diameter and condition. Scour Brite can also be used to clean out sewer lines. Drain, Sewer and Plumbing Rooter Service in Hobe Sound, FL A clogged drain is useless, call Miranda Plumbing today.

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Drain Cleaning Service in Jensen Beach, FL

admin — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 02:27:10 +0000

When your drains clog they can cause a major inconvenience to your home or business. This inconvenience needs to be handled in a timely manner by a reputable and reliable plumbing contractor. The right company for your drain cleaning needs is Miranda Plumbing. We have thirty years of experience in the drain cleaning business and use only the most advanced and best tools in the industry. Common Clogged Drain Problems in Jensen Beach, FL There are several different things that cause drains to become clogged and slow to drain. These include hair, grease, soap, chemicals, food and other items that can buildup on the walls of your pipes and slow the water from draining. Add to the buildup the potential for tree root balls to infiltrate your system and possible corrosion from additives to your water and the problem can become a big mess. Emergency Drain Cleaning Services in Jensen Beach, FL Drain cleaning is a process that involves several different steps for it to be done correctly. Rootering Your Drains: In order to clear some of the blockage, our technicians may use a drain snake. The snake will remove a small part of the clog, allowing water to flow through your drains and clearing backed up water. Drain Inspection: With the backed up water removed from your drains, we will be able to insert a drain camera into the system to get a look at what is causing your problems. This will allow us to determine the type of drain cleaning that needs to be done to remedy your problems. Hydrojetting: Miranda Plumbing uses hydrojetters to clean the drains in your home or business using our Scour Brite process. This process uses high powered water to remove the clog from your drains and will restore the pipes to their original diameter and like new condition. Sewer Cleaning: Sometimes the clog is located in your sewer lines. With our Scour Brite process we are able to remove any clogs that may be in your sewer line to remedy the problem. Drain, Sewer and Plumbing Rooter Service in Jensen Beach, FL Call Miranda Plumbing 24 hours a day to have your drain problems addressed.

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Drain Cleaning Service in Loxahatchee, FL

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A drain problem can cause a major headache for any home or business owner. When your drains become clogged they render those areas of your home unusable and create a major inconvenience. When you have a drain problem, you need to have your drain serviced right away. Home and business owners in Loxahatchee can call Miranda Plumbing. We are the area’s most reliable plumber and treat all of our customers with respect. Common Clogged Drain Problems in Loxahatchee, FL Your drains can become clogged because of a variety of problems. These can include hair, grease, soap scum, food and other materials that become stuck to your pipe walls, causing a clog. You may also have tree roots and corrosion present in your pipes that can develop into clogs. Emergency Drain Cleaning Services in Loxahatchee, FL Miranda Plumbing is available for drain service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and uses a variety of tools to clean your drains. Rootering Your Drains: In order to clear some of the blockage, our technicians may use a drain snake. The snake will remove a small part of the clog, allowing water to flow through your drains and clearing backed up water. Drain Inspection: With the backed up water removed from your drains, we will be able to insert a drain camera into the system to get a look at what is causing your problems. This will allow us to determine the type of drain cleaning that needs to be done to remedy your problems. Hydrojetting: Miranda Plumbing uses hydrojetters to clean the drains in your home or business using our Scour Brite process. This process uses high powered water to remove the clog from your drains and will restore the pipes to their original diameter and like new condition. Sewer Cleaning: Sometimes the clog is located in your sewer lines. With our Scour Brite process we are able to remove any clogs that may be in your sewer line to remedy the problem. Drain, Sewer and Plumbing Rooter Service in Loxahatchee, FL Restore the use of your drains today, call Miranda Plumbing.

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