Water Valve Installation, Repair, and Replacement

Our licensed and insured plumbers install several types of water valves, including:

• Whole house shutoff valves
• Ball valves
• Faucet valves
• Gate valves
• Globe valves
• Supply stop valves
• Washing machine valves

In most bathrooms, the shut-off valve to the water supply is in the cabinet area under the sink. If you do not see the water valve there, look in the ceiling above the sink. Once you locate the valve, turn it clockwise to shut off the water supply.

Here are the steps of a typical water valve replacement:

• Close the water supply valve closest to the section of the piping near the valve to be replaced. If shutting a valve located at a water meter, always close the valve on the house side rather than the water line valve going to the road.
• Once the water is off, remove the old valve and replace it with a new valve. Some valves may be threaded, while others may have a compression nut to loosen and replace. If the water valve is a sweat valve, it’s soldered to the pipe and must be removed with a torch or hacksaw.
• If the handle is broken or leaking, we’ll perform a water valve handle replacement.
• Once the replacement is completed, we’ll restore the water flow and check the new water valve’s function.

Keep in mind that some water valve types are easier to replace than others. The proper training and professional tools are crucial to a successful replacement. Especially in the case of a live water valve replacement, it’s important to hire a plumber to prevent water damage to the home. New technology exists that allows some valves to be “pressed” on with specialized tools, avoiding the need to thread or solder the pipe joint.