Identifying the Need for Commercial Plumbing Repairs
admin • August 1, 2016

Here’s the thing about plumbing issues: you likely don’t notice them at all until they are obvious. Perhaps your office kitchen floods or you notice the sound of rushing water behind a wall. If you’re a busy business owner, this is likely the last thing on your mind on a day-to-day basis, but if you let a plumbing problem get to this point then you are facing serious business interruption and costs. However, there are small—yet important—steps you can take to determine if you have a plumbing repair need before it becomes a catastrophe. Keep reading to learn more.

Monitor Water Bills

When you run a business, you keep a very close eye on your sales, budget, etc. But do you give the same attention to your water bills? Keep an eye on this, or assign an employee to do so. If a leak or pipe rupture occurs, your water bill is going to spike, and this certainly warrants calling a professional commercial plumber.

Check Your Meter

This is often difficult in larger commercial buildings, particularly if there is shared office space. However, if you can, try turning off all the plumbing appliances in your building and look at the water meter. If it continues to run, then water is leaking somewhere in your plumbing system.

Loss of Water Pressure

This is often the most obvious sign of a plumbing problem, but still one that can easily be dismissed by a hurried employee or business owner. The more your water pressure decreases, the worse of a problem you probably have. It’s typically a sign of a blockage or a rupture in your commercial plumbing system. Be sure to call the experts on our team to examine this further.

Whether you need commercial plumbing repairs for your Tumwater, WA business or for your residence, the team at Brooks Plumbing Co. is the one to call!

Plumber insulating exposed pipes in a chilly basement to prevent frozen and burst lines in Olympia,
By Paul Lightfoot September 25, 2025
Heading into winter? Watch for frozen or burst pipes, water heater failures, and faucet leaks. Get prevention tips and fast repairs from Olympia’s trusted plumbers.
Copper pipes secured with white plastic clips on a white tiled wall.
By admin July 14, 2025
If you're planning a bathroom remodel in Olympia, WA, you’ve likely already picked out new tiles, fixtures, and paint—but have you thought about the pipes? The post Choose the Right Pipes for Your Bathroom Remodel first appeared on Brooks Plumbing Co..
Children playing in the sprinkler on a sunny lawn; girl in floral dress, boy in shorts, laughing.
By admin June 9, 2025
Many homeowners call us this time of year for drain cleaning in Tanglewilde, WA, often due to clogs caused by extra usage during school break. The post Kids Home For Summer? Follow These 7 Steps to Prevent Plumbing Problems first appeared on Brooks Plumbing Co..
A person's hand is touching a water heater's drain valve in a utility room with pink insulation.
By admin May 12, 2025
A leaky water heater might seem like a small inconvenience—until the damage starts to pile up. The post Faulty Water Heater Leaks: Mold, Rust, and More first appeared on Brooks Plumbing Co..
Bright white modern bathroom with a glass shower, soaking tub, and window.
By admin April 7, 2025
However, before you start picking out tiles or dreaming about rainfall showerheads, there’s one critical element you need to understand: the plumbing. The post Planning a Bathroom Reno? Here’s What You Need to Know About Plumbing first appeared on Brooks Plumbing Co..
Plumber in denim shirt and cap inspecting a kitchen faucet with a clipboard and toolbox nearby.
By admin March 10, 2025
That small drip could be a sign of a much bigger plumbing issue, and ignoring it might end up costing you more than you expect. The post Don’t Ignore That Drip! Why You Need Plumbing Repair Now first appeared on Brooks Plumbing Co..
Show More