Pressure Tank Replacement in Burlington, NC
Pressure Tank Replacement for Burlington and the surrounding Alamance County area. Same-day service, written estimates, family-owned since 1946.
Pressure tank replacement in Burlington is the removal of a failed bladder or diaphragm tank and the installation of a properly sized, pre-charged replacement on the well system. T.W. Stanley & Son has been swapping pressure tanks across Burlington and Alamance County since 1946. A waterlogged or short-cycling tank kills pumps fast, so most Burlington homeowners catch this one the day the symptoms start. We carry common 20-, 32-, 44-, and 86-gallon Well-X-Trol and Amtrol tanks on the truck and finish most swaps in a single visit.
What our team handles on the call
- Diagnose waterlogged or ruptured bladders
- Verify pre-charge psi against pressure switch cut-in
- Size replacement tank to actual pump runtime
- Swap tank, tank tee, drain valve, and union
- Pressure-test the new install before we leave
- Haul off the old tank at no extra charge
How a service call works
- 1Free phone diagnosis
We walk through symptoms, water pressure, sounds, and system age to narrow the problem before we roll a truck.
- 2On-site test
We check voltage at the pressure switch, draw amps on the pump, and verify pressure tank pre-charge before opening anything.
- 3Written estimate
You see the recommended scope, repair vs replacement, parts, and labor in writing before any work begins.
- 4Repair or replacement
We carry common pumps, tanks, switches, and check valves on the truck so most no-water calls finish the same day they started.
- 5System test and follow-up
We cycle the system, confirm pressure holds, shock-chlorinate when needed, and stand behind the work with a labor warranty.
What does it cost?
Most pressure tank replacements in Burlington land between $650 and $1,400 installed, depending on tank size and whether the tank tee and fittings need rebuilding. A 20-gallon swap on existing fittings is at the low end; a full 44- or 86-gallon swap with new tee, switch, gauge, and union is at the high end. Every job gets a written on-site estimate before we touch anything.
- •Free on-site written estimate
- •Common tank sizes stocked on the truck
- •Old tank hauled away included
- •Standard 5-year manufacturer warranty on the new tank
Every job gets a written, on-site estimate before any work begins. No surprise fees.
Where we work
We cover Burlington and the surrounding Alamance County cities and towns for pressure tank replacement. Trucks run this area every week.
Frequently asked
How do I know my pressure tank needs replacement in Burlington?
Three signs: the pump kicks on every 20 to 60 seconds while you run water (short cycling), the tank feels equally heavy top to bottom when you tap it, or the gauge swings wildly between cut-in and cut-out. Any one of those in a Burlington home almost always means a failed bladder. Replace it before it kills the pump.
What size pressure tank do I need?
Match drawdown to pump runtime. A 1 hp submersible should run at least 1 minute per cycle to avoid overheating, which usually means a 32- or 44-gallon tank for a typical 3-bedroom home. We size to actual pump GPM, not to whatever was there before.
Can you replace just the bladder?
No. Modern bladder tanks are sealed units. When the bladder fails the whole tank gets replaced. It is cheaper and faster than any field rebuild.
Can you come out the same day?
Yes. No-water calls get same-day priority across the Piedmont Triad and our phone is answered 24/7. Most emergency calls are reached on-site within a couple of hours of the first call.
Do you warranty the work?
Yes. You get the full manufacturer warranty on the pump or tank plus our own labor warranty on the install. We answer the phone after the job is done.
Do you stock pressure tanks in trucks running through Alamance County?
Yes. Our trucks running Alamance County carry the four most common residential tank sizes (20, 32, 44, 86 gallon) plus pressure switches, gauges, tank tees, and unions so most swaps finish in one visit.
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We answer the phone 24/7. Most calls are reached on-site within a couple of hours.
Call (336) 273-7314Or send a message and we will get back to you.