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Ameriserve Repiping Co. Inc.
Founded by Bob Park, a graduate of the State Indentured Apprenticeship Program, Ameriserve Repiping Co. Inc. has been providing copper repiping and other plumbing services to Southern California residents since 1979 through its Van Nuys, California, headquarters. Though Ameriserve Repiping advertises on numerous popular radio shows, the firm is not a franchise of a national corporation, but rather a family-owned California business. Bob Park’s daughters, Staci and Cammie, frequently answer the Ameriserve Repiping phone lines, while Bob Park and family friends Jeremy and John Waters typically conduct estimates at clients’ homes. An experienced craftsman, Bob Park worked on high-rise buildings, hospitals, and a space-shuttle launch facility before devoting himself fully to Ameriserve Repiping.
The primary specialty of Ameriserve Repiping is copper repiping, which is designed to replace galvanized or iron household pipes with more stable, longer-lasting copper versions. Copper repiping is typically needed when the zinc that coats older pipes begins to break down, making the pipes rusty and causing leaks or poor water pressure.
Before conducting copper repiping evaluations, Ameriserve Repiping professionals lay down a protective covering on the area to be evaluated, they then open small areas of walls where pipes protrude, such as behind toilets, under sink cabinets, and behind water heaters. Ameriserve Repiping professionals are trained to install copper piping without turning off the water; the only time water will need to be disconnected is for approximately four hours after installation in order to “convert” the new system. After the pipes are found to be in working order, the Ameriserve Repiping team will patch any openings they’ve made, leaving the patched areas in paintable condition.
Ameriserve Repiping chooses to work with copper piping because of its reliability and long history of use in plumbing. Copper piping has been used by civilizations as far back as the Egyptians, and became a part of U.S. homes in the 1920s. Copper is also safe for use in drinking-water pipes, with the U.S. government recommending approximately 0.9 mg of copper for consumption per day for men and women.
Bob Park's Publications
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The Benefits of Copper Piping By Ameriserve Repiping
, Ameriserve Repiping's Blog on Bigsight
June, 2011
Copper has become a standard material for both water and gas distribution due to its value, durability, safety, and reliability. Copper systems generally cost more than other options, but with the slight price difference comes extended peace of mind for the homeowner and, ultimately, a far more reliable system. Depending on the circumstances, copper may even result in a lower cost than other materials, especially when the expenses of maintenance and repair are considered. With copper, the homeowner faces little upkeep and a greatly reduced risk of needing costly restoration work. In addition, if the homeowner decides to sell the house, copper piping systems could add significant value to the property. Many copper companies guarantee their product with a 50-year warranty, claiming that, when properly installed, the homeowner should experience no problems as a result of the piping itself.
Contractors have used copper piping since indoor plumbing became an American standard, and about 95 percent of homes use copper. Even with alternative materials now on the market, more than 80 percent of new construction homes still feature copper piping. Copper does not crumble or crack, and regulated identification allows contractors to identify the pipe’s manufacturer easily. Since copper weighs less than most alternatives, it requires fewer supports. Extremely rigid, the material does not sag over the course of long runs. Copper capillary fittings have proven efficient and reliable for joining pipes, and the material resists corrosion. Copper easily handles pressures up to 1,000 pounds per square inch and withstands multiple cycles of freezing and thawing. Since copper has excellent conductive properties, plumbers can simply thaw frozen pipes using open flames or electrical resistance.
Copper piping can be installed without the use of solvents and other volatile compounds, reducing the air pollution caused by many of the adhesives used to install other piping types. Copper does not burn or combust and therefore does not release toxic fumes or carry flames in the event of a fire. In addition, the material discourages the growth of harmful bacteria and proves impenetrable to contaminants.
About Ameriserve Repiping
Serving the copper repiping needs of Southern California since 1979, Ameriserve Repiping offers the highest quality repiping and plumbing services at competitive prices. While focused on refitting homes with copper piping, Ameriserve Repiping also clears clogs using cameras and innovative water pressure techniques, like hydro jetting. Additional services include leak detection, sewer lining, burst pipe repair, and bathroom remodeling. For more information about Ameriserve Repiping and its services, visit
www.theAmeriserve.com.
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