If you had a choice, would you choose to be proactive and avoid major plumbing issues or wait until things get bad?

The answer is obvious. Yes, pipes and plumbing are built to be durable, but proactive care not only lengthens the lifespan of your plumbing system, it helps mitigate the risk of a plumbing disaster.

Take the example of a popular restaurant in Northern Virginia who called us with an emergency. Back-ups had been a problem in the past, but they had been relatively easy to contain and fix. Then, the big one happened. This time the entire restaurant flooded and was shut down for weeks. In the end, the business paid almost $100,000 dollars to repair the damage, lost money from being closed, and had a reputation problem long after they reopened.

You might be thinking, isn’t that what insurance is for? Yet, how many business owners would say that dealing with insurance agencies is an easy feat? Depending on your coverage it may take months to process your claim, and you may not be able to recuperate the entire cost of having to shut down while repairs are underway.

In an ideal world, businesses that invest in an annual inspection can avoid nightmarish situations like this.

Here’s the difference in being proactive and reactive about your plumbing system.

Why do you need plumbing inspections and preventative maintenance?  Because it takes professionals with the right equipment to see the problem. Pipe degradation, slime build-up, and obstructions aren’t visible to the naked eye, and as they say: out of sight, out of mind.

You have to see it to believe it.

Here are a few of the hidden causes major plumbing issues.

Our solution? Every annual inspection by Trimark Mechanical results you can see. That is, a USB drive with photos, video, audio, and exact measurements and location of anything that may result in a plumbing issue. Additionally, we do all the work – cleaning, flushing – to make sure that your pipes have a fresh start each year.  We can make any repairs or replacements that are needed to help avoid leaks, back-ups, or floods in your facilities.

So, give us a call at 703.891.4600 or visit our site at www.trimarkmechanical.com. Many businesses qualify for a no-cost consultation where our team of experts can offer annual maintenance options that help stave off plumbing emergencies.