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There are a variety of different types of plumbing services available to consumers in the market, and each one has its specific function. The different types of services include: drain cleaning, sewer repair, water treatment testing, and many more. Individuals need to know the kind of plumbing service they need before contacting a professional plumbing company.

Here are three of the most common:

1.       Drain cleaning
2.       Sewer cleaning
3.       Plumbing installation

1. Drain cleaning

This is the process of removing blockages from drainage systems, pipes, and toilets. The clog can range from a simple buildup of sludge in the toilet to a more severe issue that requires taking apart pipes and reversing water flow to wash out an obstruction. If you’re dealing with the latter, you’ll need to use care when unclogging the drains so that you don’t damage your pipes in the process. If this is something you can handle on your own, all you need to do is buy a drain cleaner at your local hardware store and follow the instructions on the product packaging.  If you aren’t comfortable with the task, you can always hire a plumber to do the work for you

2. Sewer cleaning

If your sewer line is backed up, clogged, or leaking, a licensed plumber will need to take a look to determine what the issue is and what needs to be done. Often, it will require clearing out any debris that has built up in the line or installing a new section of pipe. Before calling in a plumber, though, there are a few things you can do by yourself: First, place sanitary napkins or plenty of grease-absorbing rags down the drain and flush with water until the clog clears.  If you’ve tried this and it hasn’t worked, try pouring several cups of baking soda down the toilet. This will act as a natural “scooper” and help get rid of any clogs. When you’re done trying these, call your plumber to assess the situation.

3. Plumbing installations

This can be one of the most complicated services a plumber will perform. The end goal is to ensure that all the pipes are installed in their proper places to keep your home safe and functioning properly.  For example, if there is a leak in your shower, you’ll want to have a plumber install another pipe to the shower’s faucet so that the water can run smoothly.

A plumbing service can also be categorized as;

• One-time service: this type of service typically involves cleaning or clearing the obstruction in the pipe; it can take anywhere from one hour up to a day, depending on what needs to be done. Problems like clogged toilets or drains are often fixed with this type of service. Sometimes they will involve replacing fixtures or valves if necessary.
• One-time service (emergency): it can be used when the customer’s water has been cut off. The plumber generally comes out to fix the problem as soon as possible; if customers do not have a root cause or big problem, they can still be fixed with this type of service.
• Monthly: most other types of plumbing services fall under this type. Services like leak detection are included here, along with more long-term problems like gas leaks or stopping leaking faucets.
• On-demand: it is an extremely short-term service that takes about an hour and a half to complete. Common fixes for this type of service are things like utility disconnection.
• Franchise: this type of service is one that a plumber runs; they will own their own business and receive a percentage of the income. This type has more flexibility because they are in charge of their schedule and have more costs. Franchisees must maintain good business practices as it’s a part-time job and must keep up on plumbing equipment.
• For money: this kind of plumbing pro deals with plumbers who do not have contracts or franchises; these can be local plumbers or those from other areas on short notice.  This type of service is more flexible; they can be called on to do anything from a faucet replacement to an entire construction job.
• For labor: this type of plumbing service does not deal with work orders but instead involves a direct call to the plumber. The plumber will enter the customer’s home when they see fit and may charge no less than $100 for the time spent in an hour or two. This type of service requires more time planning as it can be challenging to know what their schedule will be like at all times.
• General: This type of plumbing service is much like the previous, except their services are run individually by the plumber instead of a business.

Conclusion

This list shows you just how much variety there really is in plumbing service. Luckily, no matter what kind of service you need, there will always be somebody out there who can help.