It’s recommended to have your plumbing system inspected at least once a year to catch potential issues early and prevent costly repairs. If you live in an older home or experience frequent plumbing problems, more frequent inspections may be necessary. Regular maintenance ensures efficiency, safety, and longevity of your plumbing system.

To choose the right masonry contractor, consider the following:

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 – Look for a contractor with proven experience in masonry work.
𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 – Ensure they are properly licensed and insured for your protection.
𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 – Check online reviews and ask for references from past clients.
𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 – Review their previous projects to assess quality.
𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Get a detailed written estimate with no hidden costs.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 – Choose a contractor who is 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 in their communication.

Taking these steps will help you find a reliable masonry professional for your project.

If your toilet is constantly running, try the following steps: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞 – The flapper may be worn or not sealing properly, allowing water to leak into the bowl.
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐞 – A malfunctioning fill valve can cause continuous running.
𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭 – The float might be set too high, causing the tank to overflow.
𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 – Mineral deposits can prevent the parts from working properly, so clean the valve and flapper.

If these steps don’t resolve the issue, it’s best to call a 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 to diagnose and fix the problem. A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water, so it's important to address it promptly.