Why Call a Professional Plumber for Your Bath Remodel

March 11th, 2024
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Bathroom remodel projects involve extensive plumbing work. A full remodel is a substantial construction project that could include knocking down walls, flipping the layout, or installing new appliances and cabinetry that fit the space.

This Old House cites a bathroom remodel can cost between $2,500 and $18,000. A new tub alone can be priced at $600 for a simple alcove model to $5,000 or more for a jetted bathtub, not counting the labor to install it as it usually includes new tile, replumbing, and more. 

When you’re spending so much to achieve the perfect bathroom space, it pays to make sure you’ve hired our professional plumbers in St. Petersburg, FL to ensure the job is done correctly.

Remodeling your bathroom is not something that should be entrusted to a well-intentioned family member, a local handyperson, or an inexperienced contractor without the extensive involvement of a licensed plumber, as it can lead to costly and time-consuming mistakes. Here are some reasons why you should choose a professional, reputable plumber for your bathroom remodel.

Why Choose a Licensed Plumber

A licensed plumber can help you determine what materials and fixtures will work best for your bathroom. They have the experience required and know what type of fixtures will work best in different-sized bathrooms and layouts, as well as which equipment is most durable and cost-effective.

Another important reason to hire a plumber is that they will ensure all the plumbing is installed correctly. Plumbers are well-versed in connecting pipes and valves. Unlicensed and uninsured people will do substandard work.

The planning and timing of replacing fixtures, floorings, and walls is critical to reach a successful completion. A bathroom remodel can take 2 days to 3 weeks. Waterproofing needs to be cured between applications. Inspections are also required at several points and work must stop while the inspector is scheduled to come and approve before the job can be completed.

Potential Issues When Hiring an Amateur

  • Leaky Pipes: If your new pipes are not installed correctly, you can experience water damage and mold growth in your bathroom, which can be both costly and dangerous.
  • Improper Ventilation: Without proper ventilation, moisture from showers and baths will build up, leading to issues of mold and mildew in the future.
  • Won’t Meet Code: A licensed plumber can not only ensure your bathroom remodel will be functional, but also that it meets building code regulations.
  • Incorrectly Installed Fixtures: Improperly connected bathroom fixtures can lead to water damage.
  • Low Water Pressure: A qualified plumber can make sure that your bathroom has adequate water pressure so that it functions with the pressure you expect.

Why Choose The Clean Plumbers

If you have dreamed of a new bathroom and you live in the St. Petersburg, FL, area, we can help make your dream come true. We have the experience of serving your neighbors on both sides of the bay since 1982. You have probably seen our truck in your neighborhood: the plumbers with bubbles on the trucks! That’s us!

Contact The Clean Plumbers for professional bathroom plumbing remodeling in St. Petersburg, FL. The one with the bubbles on the trucks.

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Why We Recommend Getting a Whole-House Water Filtration System

February 26th, 2024
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Are you looking for the healthiest water possible for your home? You’re not alone. Many homeowners have concerns about water-borne contaminants, everything from lead and other heavy metals to pesticides and chemicals and hard water minerals. How can you remove most of these pollutants and ensure you and your family have fresh, clean water?

You have several options. You could try to switch over to drinking only bottled water. You can get special filtration pitchers to filter the water you drink. You can have point-of-use filters installed for several of the faucets and taps in your home. Or you can arrange to have the installation of a whole house water filter in Tampa.

We recommend you go with the last option. Whole-house water filtration is the most effective, efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-saving choice, as we’ll explain.

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How Can I Know I Need Emergency Plumbing?

February 12th, 2024
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Here’s the simple answer to this question: If you think you need emergency plumbing service, then you do. 

It’s true that what you thought was an emergency might not end being one, but you won’t regret making that call to an emergency plumber in Tampa just in case. If something is wrong with your plumbing that worries you, it is definitely worth it to turn to a plumber who offers 24-hour emergency service. We offer emergency service because we know how important it is to put our customers’ minds at ease.

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Why Isn’t My Hot Water Getting Hot Enough?

January 15th, 2024
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When you first start to notice that the water coming from your taps and shower heads isn’t hot enough, you may think it’s just you. Or maybe it’s temporary. But then the lukewarm water keeps flowing, and other people in your household start to complain about it. Something is definitely wrong. But what is it?

There are several reasons why you might experience a decline in hot water temperature, and most have to do with your water heater. In most cases, you’ll need to contact professional plumbers for water heater repairs in Temple Terrace, FL. Or you may need to have those professionals replace your water heater entirely. We’ll look into some of the possible reasons your water heater isn’t heating enough as it once was.

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How to Tell You Need to Replace Your Sewer Line

January 1st, 2024
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The sewer line is an essential part of any home’s plumbing system. Freshwater enters through the water main, and wastewater and solid waste exit through the sewer line. If the sewer line becomes clogged, broken, or decayed, it will quickly make for an unlivable home.

You want to move fast if you need to have a sewer replacement in Tampa. But although sewer line troubles are eventually catastrophic, they often start with smaller warning signs. If you know what to look for and some important facts about your sewer line, you can act fast to have our professionals do a line replacement before the serious trouble starts. 

We’ve put together a list of the most common signs you’ve got a sewer line in trouble.

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Help, What Do I Do When the Toilet Overflows?

December 18th, 2023
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Nearly every homeowner will run into the problem of an overflowing toilet at some point, and for many people it triggers a moment of panic. Or much longer than a moment.

If you’re dealing with this dilemma right now, we want to help you stay calm and manage the problem, step by step. You’ve got great help nearby: we’re the emergency plumbers in Tampa who can help you out with any plumbing trouble, large or small or in-between. You can be confident when you call us that a plumber will show up as scheduled!

Now, take a deep breath and let’s take that overflowing toilet one step at a time…

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The On-Demand Water Heater: Worth It?

December 4th, 2023
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For decades, homeowners had one basic choice when it came to water heaters: storage tank water heaters. You know the type, because you probably have one working away in your house right now. The water heater stores a tank of water kept at the appropriate temperature, periodically running to replace lost heat so the water is ready for use when a tap comes on.

Today, there’s another water heater option that’s becoming increasingly popular: the on-demand water heater, also known as a tankless water heater. If you’re considering replacing your current water heater, you might be curious about making the leap to an on-demand water heater in Tampa, FL

We’re glad to help you—starting with looking at whether an on-demand water heater is worth the investment. 

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Important Garbage Disposal Tips for the Holidays

November 20th, 2023
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Did you know that one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers in the US is the day after Thanksgiving? There are several reasons for this, and one of them is because of abuse of garbage disposals.

The garbage disposal in a house that’s hosting a Thanksgiving feast can go through some rough times during meal preparation and clean up. Often, all that stress (as well as mistakes about what shouldn’t go down the disposal) can mean a busted sink disposal and clogged up drains.

Since it’s almost Thanksgiving—and you’ll probably have feasts in December as well—we want to help out with tips on how to keep your disposal in good shape so you don’t have to depend on us for kitchen plumbing in Tampa, FL on Black Friday.

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Getting Rid of Drain Clogs—The Right Way!

November 6th, 2023
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One of the regular nuisances of life is the clogged drain or toilet. Considering how much use we get from our drains, it’s honestly surprising that clogged or slow drains aren’t happening all the time.

What do you do when you’re confronted with a drain clog? If one of your first thoughts is, “Purchase a bottle of drain cleaner from the store and let it do its work,” then we’re thankful you came across this post! There are other ways to approach a clog and we recommend all of them over using chemical drain cleaners. We’re experts when it comes to drain and sewer cleaning in Tampa, FL, and we’d like to show you the best way to deal with clogged drains and toilets.

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Top 7 Signs You Need to Replace Your Water Heater

October 23rd, 2023
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You depend on your home’s water heater almost every day. But you can’t depend on the water heater to last every day for an eternity. With all the work a water heater does, it will eventually wear down to the point where it’s too expensive to keep repairing it and the better choice is to have a new water heater installed.

We’ll help you understand when your water heater is on its way out with these seven warning signs. If you see them, call us for water heater service in Tampa, FL.

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