Four Emergency Plumbing Tips
As with almost any vital system in your home, your plumbing is prone to degrade, which can inevitably lead to an emergency. In the event of a plumbing emergency, there are a number of things you can do to alleviate the damage to your home. However, in order to permanently repair the issues that caused […]
Top 3 Plumbing Questions to Ask Before You Buy A New Home
Planning to buy a new home is an incredible experience that may leave you trembling with excitement. Interestingly enough, if you also shop around during the winter months, then you have more negotiating power. This could be a useful strategy on your end, especially if you find aspects about your potential home’s plumbing that needs […]
4 Winter Plumbing Maintenance Tips
As the winter rolls in, we make preparations to be able to keep up the function of our daily lives. You may purchase bags of salt to help melt ice off your driveway or check your heating system to see if it will keep the house adequately warm through the next few months. Another thing […]
Common Plumbing Problems & Their Potential Causes
All homeowners and apartment tenants will agree that plumbing can make or break a residence. For them, out of sight does not mean out of mind. After all, neither luxury features nor spectacular views can replace functional plumbing. Whether you’re a tenant, landlord, or homeowner, you should learn the common warning signs and causes […]
Water Heater Maintenance Tips
Could you properly wash dishes without hot water? Or take a shower or bath? Your home’s water heater is vital to your everyday routine, which is why you should know how to check its condition and when to call for repairs. Hicks Plumbing provides maintenance for plumbing fixtures and appliances including water lines, sewer […]
Warning Signs That Call for Professional Sewer Repair
While it may not be a pleasant thing to deal with, your sewer line maintains your home’s comfort and cleanliness. It helps keep your plumbing running smoothly. And if it breaks down, that issue will become the center of attention in your house. Plumbing issues come in two breeds: the first announces itself as a […]
Plumbing Tips To Help Save You Money
Nothing is more important than ensuring your home is functioning as it should be. During the pandemic, we are spending more time at home, which has caused many of us to place more value on our home comfort. One of the many home aspects that help us stay comfortable is properly functioning plumbing systems. If […]
3 Factors That Can Affect Your Sewer Line Repair Cost
The sewer lines that run to and from our homes play an integral role in delivering a clean, usable water supply for the household. Having a broken sewer line system can be detrimental to the water that supplies your home, so ensuring that you have a quality sewer line in place is essential. The […]
3 Common Plumbing Problems
In any home, you’re likely to run into some plumbing problems eventually, especially if you tend to neglect routine maintenance. Some of these problems can be fixed rather easily while others may require professional home plumbing services from an expert technician like our specialists at Hicks Plumbing Services. While some common plumbing issues may […]
Plumbing Red Flags for Northern VA Homeowners
When it comes to owning a home in Northern VA, whether it is newly-built or previously-owned, you’ll want to make sure that its plumbing infrastructure is in good condition. As a lot of the plumbing is placed beneath the ground, it can be difficult to pinpoint existing issues or where potential problems can arise in […]