What's included in our commercial plumbing maintenance in Oklahoma City
Commercial plumbing maintenance comes down to a schedule, a checklist and a record. We build all three around your building, then show up when we said we would. Every plan includes:
- A first walkthrough. We map shutoff valves, cleanouts, water heaters, backflow assemblies, grease interceptors and floor drains, and note anything already failing.
- A written checklist. Tailored to your fixtures, equipment and use, from a single office suite to a full-service restaurant.
- Scheduled visits. Set around your hours, with seasonal items like freeze checks added when they matter.
- Small repairs on the spot. Running flush valves, dripping faucets and weeping valves fixed during the visit when you approve them.
- Written findings. What we checked, what we fixed and what to budget for next, for your files or your owner.
Signs your building is overdue for plumbing maintenance
- Toilets or urinals that run, double-flush or need constant handle jiggling
- Faucets dripping in restrooms or break rooms
- Water bills creeping up without a change in occupancy
- Floor drains that smell like sewer or pool water
- Water heaters that run out of hot water sooner than they used to
- Nobody on staff knows where the main shutoff or sewer cleanout is
Small leaks add up in buildings with many fixtures. EPA WaterSense notes that a faucet dripping once per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons a year, and a worn toilet flapper can silently leak thousands of gallons a year. Multiply that by a restroom group and the numbers get real, which is why commercial plumbing maintenance starts with finding the small leaks.
What we check on a commercial maintenance visit
Restrooms and fixtures
Flush valves, flappers, faucets, supply stops and carriers. We fix leaks and loose fixtures before they turn into water damage or a closed restroom.
Water heaters
Relief valves, venting, connections and sediment, plus a look at age and condition so a water heater replacement can be planned instead of rushed.
Backflow assemblies
We track test dates and coordinate the annual backflow testing the plumbing code requires for testable assemblies.
Drains, grease lines and floor drains
We watch how fast grease lines load up, check trap seals in floor drains and set a schedule for commercial drain cleaning based on what the lines actually need.
Valves, exposed piping and the main sewer
Shutoffs get exercised and labeled, exposed piping is checked for leaks and freeze risk, and the main sewer line gets periodic camera checks.
What affects the cost of a commercial maintenance plan
We price the plan after the walkthrough. The main factors:
- Building size and fixture count. More restrooms and kitchens mean longer visits.
- Visit frequency. Busy kitchens may need more frequent visits than offices.
- Equipment. Water heaters, backflow assemblies and interceptors each add checklist items.
- Repairs. Larger repairs found on a visit are quoted separately before work starts.
Financing is available for larger repairs and replacements.
Commercial plumbing in Oklahoma City: local factors and rules
Water use in commercial buildings is a big deal. EPA WaterSense says the commercial and institutional sector is the second largest user of public water supplies in the U.S., at 17 percent of withdrawals, and in restaurants the kitchen alone can account for nearly half of a facility's water use.
Oklahoma City adds its own considerations. The City's design manual says the private sewer line from a building to the public main is owned by someone other than the City, and that the double check valve on a private fire hydrant line must be owned and maintained by the property owner. The City also names disposable wipes as one of the biggest causes of sewer main backups, a real issue in apartment buildings. And the weather can turn fast: Oklahoma City hit minus 14°F on February 16, 2021, according to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, which is why exposed piping and backflow assemblies get freeze checks before winter. To learn who will be looking after your building, meet our team.