Plumbing guides

Plain-English answers to the most common plumbing problems, for homeowners in the Roanoke Valley.

A free month-by-month checklist for homeowners in the Roanoke Valley.

Heavy rain is the Roanoke Valley's main weather risk. How to check your sump pump, protect the basement and handle the plumbing after a flood.

Roanoke's winters are usually mild, but cold snaps still split pipes. Which pipes are at risk and what to do before, during and after a hard freeze.

Many homes on the edges of the Roanoke Valley run on private wells. How to tell what you have and what it means for repairs and maintenance.

Find the age of your water heater from its label, the signs it's wearing out and when replacement makes more sense than repair.

A pipe has burst or something is pouring water. The steps to take in the first few minutes, and what to tell the plumber.

What a Virginia plumbing license means, how to check one, when permits are needed and what a good quote includes.

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