Collecting rainwater for the garden is easier than it sounds, but the plumbing has to be right. Here is the High Point homeowner's guide.
How it works
Downspouts route roof runoff into a storage barrel or cistern, and a spigot or pump delivers the water to the garden.
The plumbing basics
The system needs a diverter on the downspout, a screened inlet to keep debris out, and an overflow that drains away from the foundation.
Keep it simple or go big
A single rain barrel is a weekend project. A large cistern with a pump and filter is a real plumbing system worth a pro's design.
The details
Mosquito screens, a first-flush diverter, and a secure lid keep the water clean and the system low-maintenance. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In High Point, overflow routing is the key detail.
Harvest the rain
Free water for the garden is a nice payoff. Call 888-217-3585 and High Point Plumbing Pros will match you with a High Point pro for a larger system.
Plumbing in High Point: what to know
In High Point, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Guilford County — from Archdale, Trinity and Thomasville to ZIP codes like 27268, 27260, 27265 — 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.
Need a hand in High Point?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and High Point Plumbing Pros will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in High Point.