BJC Plumbers Jersey City

Plumbers are expensive and when you are short on money, looking for low-cost repair(s) seems like the right decision for your financial budget.  Word of mouth, or putting an advertisement on Craig’s List or elsewhere, is likely to get you a flurry of calls. In our economy today, many businesses have gone under, but people still need to pay bills and put food on their table. It is easy just to speak to a few people who do plumbing, set a price, get an estimate of the time it will take to do your repair(s) and the start date.  In theory, you can get great service at a much lower cost, the person you choose sounds respectable, honest, knowledgeable and can plumb anything. Please bear with me, as I am having a giggling fit as I write. Let me give you an example of a true experience. My friend Mark is not, nor ever has been handy with tools or household maintenance. He was smart enough to know he needed a plumber. Reluctant to pay the cost of licensed plumbers, he decided to hire ...

Folks, a leaky sink can be a costly thing to ignore.  If not properly checked, your plumbing will become a time-sink and a money-sink also! You’ve got to stay one step ahead of your faulty hardware in your home in order to minimize costs for your repairs and for your utility bills. Your utility bill for your water consumption is typically based on volume, so picture this: Your sink is dripping one drop a second, quickly filling an empty milk jug underneath. That milk jug is one gallon in volume! So with that image in your head, realize that a leaky sink that drips up to 30 drips every minute can generate a volume of one thousand gallons. A thousand milk jugs, filled to the brim with wasted water! The potential money spent just ignoring a leaky faucet pales in comparison to the amount of water you’ve spent! For the sake of the environment, a leaky faucet has far more sinister implications. Imagine how much of that clean water could have been spent elsewhere! Watering a garden, givin...

Living in a home with three women and two children almost guarantees that we will have a clogged sink on occasion. From earrings to small toys and curly thick hair; you never know what the cause will be. This article is going to spell out what exactly you can do to solve a clogged sink by yourself without calling in those pricey professionals. My first step is inspecting what may be causing the clog. Can I fish it out with a fork? If the answer is no, then I move on to my next tool. Can I fish it out with a wire hanger that I’ve straightened out? Ok, that isn’t working either. On to more “professional” means. #1: Use Chemicals After the inspection (and ruined flatware and hanger), my second go-to is often to buy some chemicals to pour down the drain. I’ll try out the store brand version of a sink de-clogger. I follow the directions on the back of the bottle and cross my fingers. If that fails, I move on to the name brand, usually Drano Max Gel. If that fails, I move on to the gross bu...

The Temperate spring weather will be a welcome break from the gloomy skies, slick roads, and cold temperatures of winter. However, a sudden shift in temperature, particularly if you have a few hot days punctuated by a cold spell, will make your plumbing system havoc. This blog lists 4 of the most prevalent plumbing and drainage issues that have arisen this time of year. #1: Gutter Obstructions With all the fresh plant growth in the spring, it is normal for gutters to get clogged with twigs, leaves, and other organic matter. If these obstructions become large or penetrate the dirt, they can lead to substantial damage to the water. Obstructions in the gutter will cause water to spill over the sides of your roof or down the side of your house. If left unaddressed, this form of overflow can cause water damage to your walls and ceilings, in addition to staining on the outside of your house. In certain cases, gutter blockages can cause the water to pool unnaturally. Standing water can promo...