How Do I Prepare for My Slab Leak Testing & Location Service Call?
Your various shut-off valves must be accessible and functioning properly. Below, these various valves are listed in order of importance:
How Can You Tell if You Have a Slab Leak?
Believe it or not, a true slab leak usually does not appear inside the home or cause damage to the interior of your house. In fact, it’s probably rare that a slab leak makes it to the floor or interior surface before you know that something is not right. Given an extended period of time … [Read More]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Slab Leaks?
This is a super important topic, so we wanted it to be closer to the top of this discussion! Some insurance providers cover this repair and some do not. The important part that you need to ask your insurance company TODAY before you have any foundation or structural-related issues is: “Does my homeowner’s insurance policy … [Read More]
How Do I Turn Off the Main Gas Valve in My House?
This one is important and could save you a lot of time, money, and inconvenience. If you smell gas or think that you might have a gas leak, this is our Frisco plumbers’ friendly advice to you… You should know that a slight gas smell near certain equipment that has a gas regulator is not … [Read More]
How Do I Access My Main Water Shut-Off Valve?
Every home has a main water shut-off valve. It is the most important shut-off valve in your home. Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT the shut-off valve inside your water meter box. To be clear, the round water meter box near the street is NOT where you should be turning off the water. This … [Read More]
Where Are My Most Important Shut-Off Valves Located?
All shut-off valves for water and gas are important. They should be visibly inspected, sporadically used, and proactively replaced throughout the years. However, there are a few that are far more important than others. Knowing what these are, where they are located, how they operate, and their age and condition is important. There are the … [Read More]