When it comes to home maintenance, plumbing is often an overlooked yet vital aspect. One of the common issues that homeowners face is scale buildup in pipes and fixtures. This phenomenon can lead to reduced water flow, increased energy consumption, and even damage to appliances. Plumbing descaling refers to the process of removing mineral deposits, primarily calcium and magnesium, that accumulate over time within water pipes, faucets, and appliances. In cast-iron pipes, corrosion deposits form naturally over time and adhere to the pipe’s inner walls through a process called tuberculation. These deposits, commonly known as scale, arise from the presence of hard water – water with a high mineral content.
Acidic soil, salt, detergents, drain chemicals, grease and mineral buildup can decrease the longevity of your pipes. Washing grease down the drain is the number one cause of cast-iron degradation. Without descaling, these materials can ruin your plumbing and require replacement, and installing a new sewer line is costly. Descaling your sewer line and water pipes can improve your plumbing issues while increasing the longevity of your system.
Offering a full two-in-one service, 535 Plumbing has the ability to provide both full descaling and repair services, with over 15 years of plumbing experience and 10 years in renovations.
Scale buildup occurs due to the precipitation of minerals when hard water is heated or evaporates. This is especially common in areas with naturally hard water sources. The minerals attach themselves to the inner surfaces of pipes, faucets, and appliances, gradually restricting water flow and causing potential damage. Cast-iron pipe is the most common type of piping that needs descaling, but other piping materials like copper or concrete pipes can also suffer from buildup. Regardless of the material your pipes are constructed from, if you suffer from frequent backups, drain smells, noisy or gurgling pipes, or slow running drains, you may need descaling and/or hydro jetting.
If you’re in any doubt about whether you need a descaling service, it’s worth making an appointment with 535 Plumbing and scheduling a video line inspection. The cost of a sewer line camera inspection is insignificant compared with the cost of replacing your sewer line.
While DIY descaling methods exist, 535 Plumbing’s Descaling Services offer several advantages:
We first inspect your pipes using our Camera Inspection technology in order to determine the proper correction measures, from least to most aggressive, to bring your pipes back as close to their original condition as possible. After restoring your pipes using Descaling and other techniques, Pipe Relining is highly recommended to increase your pipe’s lifespan by decades. 535 Plumbing is a certified Nuflow Pipe Relining Contractor and will professionally extend the life of your pipes without digging trenches or breaking your foundation.
535 Plumbing’s Descaling Services are indispensable for maintaining the health and efficiency of your plumbing system. By entrusting professionals to remove scale buildup, you’re not only enhancing water flow and appliance performance but also safeguarding your plumbing infrastructure against potential damage.
From start to finish, 535 Plumbing will offer support and fast responses at every step. First, one of our site estimators will make a personalized quote and you’ll receive a follow-up email in a matter of days to ensure that you have received your quote and to answer any questions. Once the quote has been approved and paid for, 535 Plumbing will work with your schedule to ensure a seamless descaling process, which will be carried out in a timely and efficient manner. Once the job has been completed, homeowners can still reach out to 535 Plumbing—via Email, Text or by calling us at (808) 300-0535—if they have any additional questions.
We proudly serve all of Oahu with Descaling Services, including the following locations:
Aiea
Honolulu
Kailua
Kaneohe
Pearl City
Hawaii Kai
Kahala
Lanikai
Manoa
Waikiki
Don’t see your location on the list? Give us a call at (808) 300-0535 today. We’d be happy to help you with all of your plumbing needs!
Whether your project is commercial or residential, 535 Plumbing has you covered.
535 PLUMBING LLC
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1130 N. Nimitz Highway
Suite B-180
Honolulu, HI 96817
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Shane Mizusawa
(808) 300-0535
Lic #: CT-34954