Thompson and Thompson Service Group consistently offers the best in home services in Beaufort County. Bluffton is a rapidly growing city, and our population has more than doubled since 2010, which means there are more people buying new homes, moving locally, and in need of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. Whether you’re new to the area or you’ve been here for a long time, we’re happy to provide you with high-quality repairs and installations, all at a reasonable price.
You can trust our expertise, as our team has over 20 years of industry experience. Only a team with a deep well of knowledge as well as the hands-on skills developed over time can deliver home improvements and repairs like we can. Next time you need an HVAC company, electrician, or plumber in Bluffton, give us a call.
Most homes in Bluffton are relatively new and should have updated plumbing systems. However, nearly half of the homes in Bluffton were built sometime between the years 2000 and 2009, which means that they may need certain repairs and replacements soon. For example, water heaters typically only last between 8 and 15 years, depending on the type of water heater you have, so even if your home was constructed in the last 10 to 15 years, you might benefit from calling a plumber in Bluffton.
At Thompson and Thompson Service Group, we like to take a proactive approach to plumbing. We like to form relationships with our customers as plumbers in Bluffton, keeping your drains clean, your sewer line clear, and reducing the risk of leaks and burst pipes. Of course, we’ll also be there for you if an emergency happens – we’re open 24/7 – but in an ideal world, we’d like to help you avoid costly repairs and extensive damage to your property.
Read on for details about the types of services we provide. Call us, and find out why we are so many customers’ go-to plumber in Bluffton, SC!
Leaks are not always obvious. A small crack in an underground pipe or elsewhere in your plumbing system could persist for months or even years before it becomes obvious, and by then it may require expensive, disruptive repairs. Luckily, each Thompson & Thompson plumber in Bluffton has the tools needed to detect leaks, even if they are underground.
Slab leaks are specifically when water leaks under the concrete foundation of your home. These are particularly damaging and can lead to major water damage, as well as a weakened foundation and corroded pipes. At the first sign of a slab leak, contact a plumber in Bluffton to fix the problem.
Trenchless sewer line repair is a less invasive method of repairing your sewer line. At Thompson & Thompson Service Group, we recommend this method for many of our customers. It allows our plumber in Bluffton to repair your sewer line without digging up large sections of your yard to get to it.
There are two primary types of water heaters available to residential customers: tankless and traditional storage water heaters. Tankless water heaters are designed to take up less space and are a great option for smaller homes or condos. They do tend to be more expensive, but they also last longer on average than a traditional water heater. Tankless water heaters function by heating water on-demand, rather than storing a certain amount of hot water. At Thompson & Thompson Service Group, we offer repairs and installation for both types of water heaters.
If you have any questions about our extensive catalogue of plumbing services, call us at (912) 616-5722 to speak with a plumber in Bluffton from Thompson and Thompson Service Group.
Your HVAC system deserves the same level of treatment as your plumbing and electrical. Thompson and Thompson Service Group is your source for HVAC repairs, maintenance, installation, and more, fulfilling all of your heating and cooling needs. For more information about our HVAC services, click here.
If you’re buying a home in Bluffton that was built between the mid-1980s and late 1990s, polybutylene piping is one of the first things you should ask about. A lot of homes in older Bluffton neighborhoods and early Hilton Head Island-area developments were built during the window when polybutylene (you’ll see it called “poly,” identified by its gray, blue, or black plastic tubing) was pretty much the standard choice for residential water supply lines. It was cheaper than copper and easy to install. So builders used it everywhere.
The problem is that polybutylene reacts really badly with the chlorine and oxidants that water treatment plants add to our drinking water. Over time, those chemicals cause make the pipe material to flake, crack, and turn brittle from the inside out. You can’t see it happening.
Thompson & Thompson Service Group handles full repiping jobs throughout Bluffton and can replace polybutylene lines with modern PEX or copper piping that’s built to last. It’s one of the best investments you can make in an older Bluffton home.
Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry see a big seasonal population shift every year. We all know “Snowbirds,” people who split their time between Bluffton and a northern home. When they leave, a lot of homes in communities like Sun City Hilton Head, Belfair, and Colleton River sit empty for months at a time. That’s when P-trap problems start. A P-trap is the curved section of pipe under every drain in your home: sinks, tubs, showers, and floor drains all have one. That curve holds a small amount of water, and that water is what blocks sewer gases from coming up through your drains
When a home sits vacant for several months, the water in those P-traps evaporates. Once it’s gone, there’s nothing stopping hydrogen sulfide and other sewer gases from moving freely into the house. Homeowners who return in the fall often notice a musty or rotten egg smell and can’t figure out where it’s coming from
The fix when you return is easy: just run water in every sink, tub, and shower for a minute to refill the traps. You can also ask Thompson & Thompson Service Group to do a seasonal plumbing check before you leave. We’ll make sure everything is in good shape and help you set up your home to handle the months it’ll be empty.
BJWSA (Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority) runs a reclaimed water program that delivers non-drinking-quality recycled water through a separate set of pipes just for landscape irrigation. You’ve probably seen the purple pipes and purple-marked fixtures around Bluffton neighborhoods and along the roads. It’s smart conservation, but it creates an important responsibility for homeowners: backflow prevention.
Reclaimed water is treated, but it’s not treated to the same standard as your drinking water. It’s not safe to drink or to have any contact with your potable water supply. If your irrigation system is connected to a reclaimed water line and there’s any kind of cross-connection (even an accidental one) reclaimed water could potentially flow backward into your home’s drinking water. That’s a serious health risk, and it’s exactly why BJWSA and South Carolina regulations require an approved backflow prevention assembly anywhere a reclaimed water connection meets an irrigation system.
Thompson & Thompson Service Group is licensed to test, certify, and replace backflow prevention devices throughout Bluffton. If your device fails a test or was never properly installed, we can bring your system into compliance quickly.
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