Outdoor Plumbing  

Charlotte, North Carolina, residents love to get out and take full advantage of the hot 90-degree summer days, especially from June to August. Because of this, many homeowners make their yards more summer-friendly by adding a pool, outdoor cooking area, or external pool house or bathroom. Whatever sort of outdoor plumbing you have, it’s just as crucial to care for this as you would your indoor system. 

As your neighborhood team, the locally-owned Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, knows residents depend on their outdoor water systems. So, rather than fuming as these systems go awry, call on our licensed and insured specialists to remedy any issues you may have. 

Defective Pool Plumbing 

Whether you have a pool or hot tub that you need to keep safe and ready for use, pool plumbing is crucial. That’s because these man-made bodies of water require optimal water levels that come from a connected water line. However, a loose connection can spell trouble and produce countless problems. 

For instance, a loose pipe means not all the water from the line is entering the pool. This results in lower water levels that take longer to fill. Wasted water also leads to higher utility bills and fungal growth since certain areas undergo constant moisture exposure, demanding a water line repair in your outdoor plumbing. 

Upon calling on our experts, we’ll inspect the piping system, patching cracks and holes and tightening loose connections to remedy the situation. If the pipes have imperfections throughout the length of the surface, we’ll replace them to enhance their performance. However, if the leak isn’t coming from the pipe but the pool itself, we’ll conduct leak detection services like the following to find and repair it.

• Spot-checking the pool for visible cracks or air bubbles
• Placing dye or food coloring in the water to better notice the leak’s origin
• Pressure tests after isolating pool sections 
• Electronic listening devices 

Faulty Watering Systems

However, it’s not just you and your guests who look to stay cool during the hotter months; your plants and trees also require constant hydration from manual hosing or automatic sprinkler systems. 

Unfortunately, outdoor plumbing can become damaged after years of wear and tear (and regular exposure to extreme climates during the summer and winter). That includes cracked sprinkler heads, broken pipes, damaged valves, and marks along the hose surfaces. While the former issues require replacement parts, water line markings may only need waterproof patches if they’re spewing water.

On the other hand, are multiple holes causing the water line to look more like a sprinkler than the sprinkler head itself? If the issue spans most of the hose or water line, a replacement part may be best to avoid further punctures on the sensitive, over worn material. However, that’s not all we care for since we also repair:

• Unusual hissing, clicking, or gurgling sounds with a pipe or valve repair
• Low water pressure by unclogging the supply line and remedying leaks
• Loose hose bibs and sprinkler system connections 

Poor Drainage Solutions

Having outdoor water fixtures means you need more than a good supply line. Your drainage solutions need to ensure you can get rid of dirty or unnecessary water without issues. 

For instance, if you’re inadequately draining your pool or hot tub, a less powerful pull creates less circulation in the water, leaving debris on the pool floor. So, when you fill the pool again, it’ll still be dirty. Similarly, a clog in the drain line leads to slow drainage while drain line cracks or holes leave water pooling in other parts of your yard. 

However, drainage is needed for more than just your pool. If you have an outdoor shower, sink, or toilet, poor drainage means the water pools at the shower or sink drain, and your toilet may refuse to flush. 

In some cases, the toilet bowl overflows with gray water. In worse cases, such as when there’s a clog deep in the sewer line, black water and sewer gases can flow backward and reenter your outdoor bathroom. This proves dangerous and toxic, so our team will show up immediately to snake or hydro-jet the drain during an emergency drainage service.

Trust a Team Rated A+ for 24/7 Plumbing Services!

Whether you need your outdoor faucets replaced or want to know where that musty smell is coming from, you need a superior plumbing team by your side. At Superior Plumbing and Drains, LLC, we provide scheduled and 24/7 emergency services that’ll keep your indoor and outdoor plumbing in top shape. So, give us a call at (980) 372-7151 if you live in the Monroe/Charlotte area or (704) 765-6855 if you live in the Gaston area.