Available Plumbing Services

At Horizon Services, we offer a full range of emergency plumbing services to address any issue you may be facing. Whether you’re currently dealing with a severely clogged drain, you suspect your water heater may be broken, or you’d like to avoid future problems by scheduling a routine maintenance service, our emergency plumbers are prepared to help.

Sewer & Water Line Repair or Installation Services

Nowadays, there’s a wide variety of pipes to choose from when it comes to your home. Some common ones include PEX, PVC, ABS, and copper. The life cycle of the plumbing system in your household will vary depending on the type of pipes behind your walls. If you notice discolored drywall or wet floors, there may be a broken water pipe on your property. Give the team at our plumbing company a call to book a sewer or water line repair appointment.

Ordinary Types of Pipes in Homes

Do you need to replace the pipes behind your walls or beneath your foundation? Let’s take a look at the different types of pipes and the advantages of each. 

• Polyethylene Cross-Linked Pipes (PEX) 

Most popularly used for water supply lines, polyethylene pipes, or PEX pipes, are an affordable solution that eliminates the risk of rust or corrosion due to its plastic tubing. PEX pipes are also easy to install, thanks to their high flexibility. 

In addition to its flexible plastic tubing, PEX pipes also have its own shut off valve for easy access when needing to easily turn the water off for fixtures.

• Copper Pipes & Their Applications

Most popularly used for water supply lines, copper pipes are a perfect solution that do not affect the quality of the water. Because of its metal exterior, copper pipes are also more durable, surprisingly lightweight, and less harmful for the environment. To install copper pipes, you will need to hire an emergency plumber to remove your old pipes and connect your new water or sewage pipes.

• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipes 

Most popularly used for drain, waste, and vent pipes, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a go-to for your home’s sewage system.  Benefits of the PVC pipe include chemical resistant, quicker installment time, leak-free joints, lower cost, long service life, as well as tree root intrusion resistance. 

• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipes

Also commonly used for drain, waste, and vent pipes, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is a black pipe most often found in a tub, sink, or toilet drain. 

ABS pipes are very much similar to the PVC when it comes to benefits. However, ABS pipes are a little more durable in high-impact situations and cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. 

• Galvanized Pipes 

Although galvanized pipes are another pipe type, these are longer utilized for water supply and drain lines in homes. This is primarily due to the galvanized pipes’ tendency to rust over time. 

At the end of their life cycle, a galvanized pipe will rust. This negatively impacts the quality of your drinking water and puts you and your family’s health in jeopardy. If you live in an older home and discover that you have galvanized pipes, we recommend you replace your galvanized pipes with copper or PEX pipes. 

Gas & Electric Water Heater Repair, Installation, & Replacement Services

Gas and electric water heaters are an important function of your home that keeps you warm during the colder season. If your water heater is leaking or producing noises, give the technicians at our plumbing company a call to perform a water heater repair or installation. We offer water heater and emergency plumbing services to households in areas such as Glen Burnie, Hockessin, Haverford, Newark, and Trenton.