A duplex shares the structure but runs the plumbing as two homes. The meters, the valves, and the lines need the clear separation.
The meters
The duplex often runs the separate water meters for each unit. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the meters split the bills.
The valves
Each unit gets the own main shutoff for the emergencies. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the valves are the control.
The stacks
The vertical drain stacks serve the units above and below. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the stacks are the route.
The heater
The water heaters can serve one unit or the whole building. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the plan is the choice.
The noise
The pipe insulation quiets the sounds between the units. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the quiet is the comfort.
The access
The cleanouts stay accessible for the shared drain issues. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the access is the care.
The call
Duplex plumbing work? Call 888-217-3585 and Bothell Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Bothell pro for the service.
Plumbing in Bothell: what to know
In Bothell, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kitsap County — from Kenmore, Woodinville and Brier to ZIP codes like 98011, 98021, 98028 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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