Great timing for plumbing trouble! Not a lot of cash right now, I have developed multiple leaks over time on my hot and cold water pipes. I would like to find a good residential plumbing company in the san jose california area, my house is located within the zip code 95112 area (down-town Japan town). I would be glad if someone can refer me a good plumber that can save me money. Thanks my fellow community members.
I hate to add to your troubles, but you should get hold of an electrician, too, and make sure your house electrical ground is not also connected to your plumbing pipes - that's a significant cause of deteriorating copper pipes like this.
The repair involves removing water from the pipe and re-flowing the solder into the joint. 30 minutes and maybe $60 labor (min charge for 1 hr). Removing the joint and adding two joints adds another weak point that could leak. Although there are splices that can be installed for this type of repair, it's easier and cheaper to re-flow the solder if the pipe is otherwise sound (not corroded with mineral deposits). Mineral build-up would require to removal of the bad joint. Double the price to $120 for that.
My name is plumber Dave, I work for a plumbing company in san jose california called Aqua Flow Plumbing (408) 277-0677 Our company specializes in copper repipes in the 95112 area. We are available for free estimates with up-front prices. we also offer; sheetrock patch and texture for whole house re-pipes. Are company always insures quality work such as; electrical grounding, bonding of pipes, type L copper installed, water hammer arrestors installed and storage tanks when needed. Some other services we offer are; tankless water heater install, reverse osmosis system installations, sewers unclogged, pipe repairs, drain repairs, drain cleaning, sewer replacement, faucet repairs, toilet repair, sink unclog, garbage disposal service and much more.
