Pipe Repair in Winthrop, ME

What pipe problems do we fix?

Pinhole leaks in copper, split PEX or polybutylene, corroded galvanised supply lines, cracked cast-iron drains, leaking shut-off valves and outdoor hose bibs — all common in the homes around Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner.

We also repair pressure tanks, the well line from the tank into the house, and supply lines that have been damaged by freezing.

How do you find a hidden leak?

We start with what you have noticed — a stain, a sound, a water bill — then isolate sections of the system, check pressure, and inspect the likely runs. We open walls or ceilings only where needed and as small as possible.

Once found, the failed section is cut out and replaced with matching or better material, then the line is pressure-tested before we close anything up.

Repair or repipe?

One leak in an otherwise sound copper system is a repair. A second or third leak in old galvanised or polybutylene pipe usually means the whole run is near the end of its life, and repiping in PEX or copper is the better investment.

A whole-house repipe on a typical Augusta home takes a few days and is planned so you are never without water overnight. We route new lines through accessible spaces wherever possible.

Frozen pipe prevention in Maine

Lines in exterior walls, crawlspaces and garages are where we replace the most burst pipe every winter. When we repair a freeze break we re-route or insulate the line and add a shut-off for outdoor spigots so it does not happen again.