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Very Good Job"Had to have all (polybutylene) replaced. job cost for CPVC was approximately $700 cheaper than other estimates. I was fortunate they came out in two days, had all pipes replaced in one day."
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Pipe Replacement at its Best"On day two, all the (polybutylene) pipes had been replaced (wow!). At that point, it was scary to see numerous neatly cut holes in the drywall but the drywall and painting work was completed in record time and with minimal dust. Paint matching was perfect.
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Thorough (polybutylene) pipe replacement"Excellent work. Prices were better than others especially considering they did everything, including sheetrock and painting. I did not realize what the job entailed, but based on what other companies said, the other companies would not have been so thorough. I can relax now."
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Very Professional Team"The team at Plumbing Express is very good at what they do. I had polybutylene piping replaced in a house we just purchased and they did a very good job. The walls they worked on are the best looking walls in my house right now. If you choose to have your pipes replaced I would definitely call them."
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(Polybutylene) Pipe Replacement"We had to replace the polybutylene pipes that were inside our house and Plumbing Express was one of the few companies that seemed to specialize in that area. The salesman is correct; we cannot tell where the holes were."
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Terrific Repipe Job"Plumbing Express did a terrific job on the (polybutylene) repipe of my home. They completed the repipe in one day. This is the second home I've had repiped - Plumbing Express did a far superior job for a very competitive price. I recommend them very highly."
- "(Your) employees were prompt, courteous, and professional throughout the entire (polybutylene repipe) process."
Polybutylene
Atlanta
A Reoccurring Nightmare for Homes Throughout Georgia
Polybutylene is a plastic resin used in the manufacture of plastic pipes and fittings from 1978 until 1995. During this time polybutylene was installed in up to ten million homes and businesses throughout the United States including Atlanta, Georgia which is estimated to have more polybutylene installed than any other state. The main problem with polybutylene is that it fails suddenly, without warning, and often fails catastrophically.
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Polybutylene Background Information
| How Georgia's Counties Stack Up | |
| Georgia's Top 9 Polybutylene Counties for Claims Filed |
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| Gwinnett County | 17,282 |
| Cobb County | 16,737 |
| Fulton County | 11,655 |
| Cherokee County | 5,766 |
| Clayton County | 3,518 |
| Fayette County | 2,885 |
| Dekalb County | 2,347 |
| Douglas County | 1,656 |
| Forsyth County | 901 |
Because this type of pipe was much cheaper and easier to install than other competing materials it was touted by many as being "the pipe of the future". Its widespread popularity spanned nearly two decades, resulting in a recurring nightmare for countless households, businesses, and municipalities, both domestically and around the globe. At the peak of its popularity, certain areas of the country were in the midst of a residential construction boom including the Sun Belt, the Mid Atlantic, and the Pacific Northwest. Polybutylene failures continue to be a crisis for households and businesses across the nation.
Breaking News
Exactly how Atlanta families will deal with the expected floodgate of damages associated with polybutylene remains to be seen.
We encourage you to check this section of our website frequently for the latest breaking news stories and information covering polybutylene problems and solutions.
If you have a tip, suggestion or story that you think others will benefit from, please email our team at news@polybutylene.com.
Free Educational Seminars for Realtors and Home Inspectors
Polybutylene is a crucial issue for real estate professionals including real estate agents and home inspectors. If you'd like to schedule a free polybutylene education seminar at no charge, just contact us to make arrangements.
Free Polybutylene Information Kits
A useful tool for homeowners and real estate professionals that are typically provided as supporting documentation for disclosures and home inspection reports. Polybutylene information kits include insight regarding class action lawsuits and settlements, common problems to look out for, as well as photographs of polybutylene pipe and fittings.
Free Polybutylene Inspection
This free polybutylene inspection includes a plumbing inspection by one of our trained experts to check for polybutylene and signs of past or current leaks, a copy of our popular Polybutylene Information Kit, and a written estimate for a full turnkey repipe including plumbing and drywall.
Free Polybutylene Repair Fittings
The only offer of its kind our Georgia polybutylene repipe division is offering a free polybutylene repair fitting to owners that are in immediate need of having a polybutylene pipe or fitting temporarily repaired. Terms and conditions apply. Contact our Atlanta polybutylene repipe division for details regarding this valuable offer.
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