Avoiding Plumbing Disasters in High-Rise Buildings: The Role of Regular Maintenance

Since the pandemic-fueled shift to remote work, about one-quarter of California bosses are pushing for a return to the office. That means that high-rises may soon be in high demand.

While high-rises present a unique investment opportunity, they also present unique challenges. High-rise plumbing has a lot of ground to cover, and this can lead to serious problems.

This is where high-rise plumbing maintenance comes in. As a property owner, it's your job to make sure that your high-rise apartments have functional plumbing. As expert plumbers, it's our job to take care of that for you.

Read on to learn why you can't afford to fall behind on high-rise plumbing maintenance.

Keeping Water Pressure High

One of the biggest challenges in a high-rise is ensuring that your top floors have good water pressure. Most high-rises rely on a system of small pipes and pumps to get water hundreds of feet above the source.

Regular maintenance will include inspecting these individual components to make sure they're in good condition and replacing components that show signs of wear and tear.

Eliminating Clogged Lines

High-rises tend to rely on stacked plumbing, where single lines may run from top to bottom with several points of connection. That means that a clog on one floor can back up to the floor below, especially if the clog goes untreated.

Your tenants won't be happy if someone else's waste causes their own office toilet to overflow. Responding to calls about clogs and other individual plumbing issues is a must to prevent the problem from spreading.

Catching Leaks Early

A single leak in a high-rise can cause water damage on several floors. Water damage in commercial buildings costs $24,000 on average, often more for high-rise property owners. That means that in addition to frustrating the business owners in your building, a leak could cost you a fortune.

Unfortunately, some leaks occur without presenting obvious signs. By investing in regular inspections, you can catch all leaks before they damage your property.

Inspecting Shut-Off Valves

For every toilet and every sink in your high-rise, there's at least one shut-off valve. Plus, there are additional shut-off valves for external features. Though you may not use them often, these valves play an important role.

In the event of a plumbing break or overflow, shut-off valves prevent major flooding. Maintaining your shut-off valves can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of water damage.

Need Help with High-Rise Plumbing Maintenance?

High-rise buildings will come in handy during the return-to-office push in California. However, maintenance is a must if you want to keep your property full. High-rise plumbing maintenance presents unique challenges and we can help you rise to meet them.

We have years of experience working with high-rise plumbing. If you're looking for emergency or routine plumbing maintenance, contact Andersen Commercial Plumbing. We look forward to keeping your high-rise plumbing in working condition.