Remodel plumbing in Banner Elk, NC

The first step is finding the shutoffs and testing that they hold.

Judson closes the water off, drains the lines and opens the wall only where needed.

Old runs get traced so nothing is cut blind.

In a remodel, old copper or galvanized lines are often reworked in PEX.

The new and old pipe meet at proper transition fittings.

New drain runs are pitched, supported and tested before the wall is closed.

Then the fixtures are set, sealed and run through a test.

Faucets and valves are checked for drips and slow drains.

A drip found on test day is a quick fix, while one found behind finished drywall is not.

Water lines in outside walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms are at risk in a cold snap.

Many homes here sit empty between visits, which makes a frozen line harder to catch.

Judson routes new supply lines on the warm side of the insulation where the layout allows.

On Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, a second home needs an easy-to-find main shutoff.

Draining the lines before a long absence limits the damage a hard cold spell can do.

Judson sets valves where an owner can reach them without opening a wall.

Winter plumbing work in Banner Elk or Boone needs a plan for overnight temperatures.

If the house will sit cold, the lines are drained at the end of the day.

Judson also tests each repair while the wall is still open.