What Is the Difference between Pipe Bursting vs. Pipe Relining

What Is the Difference between Pipe Bursting vs. Pipe Relining Broken water pipes or sewer lines require fast and precise repairs. In the past, cured-in-place (CIPP) lining was the go-to repair method. CIPP continues to be cost-effective and highly popular method “replacing” damaged pipes, but over the past several years pipe bursting has caught up… Continue reading What Is the Difference between Pipe Bursting vs. Pipe Relining

Frequently Asked Questions by Landlords

Frequently Asked Questions by Landlords Rental properties can be a great source of income. More and more people are opting to invest in this kind of real estate as a way to generate residual income. However, as with any investment, there are risks that can affect your profits. In the rental industry, the biggest risks… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions by Landlords

Clogs Sinks and Leaky Toilets: What Is Your Responsibility to Your Tenants?

Clogs Sinks and Leaky Toilets: What Is Your Responsibility to Your Tenants? As a landlord, it is your responsibility to make sure the dwellings your tenants occupy are safe and sanitary. One area that should not be overlooked is a building’s plumbing system. Your tenants rely on the plumbing system to work well. Toilets should… Continue reading Clogs Sinks and Leaky Toilets: What Is Your Responsibility to Your Tenants?

Prevent Displaced Tenants with these Plumbing Repairs

Prevent Displaced Tenants with these Plumbing Repairs Back in April of 2015, a Walmart store in Pico Rivera, CA, closed its doors indefinitely due to plumbing problems that the company says were a result of persistent leaks and clogs. This incident laid off nearly 500 workers and left shoppers inconvenienced. As a commercial property owner,… Continue reading Prevent Displaced Tenants with these Plumbing Repairs

Safeguard Your Home or Business: The Importance of Plumbing Codes

Safeguard Your Home or Business: The Importance of Plumbing Codes Even if you are the sole owner of the property, there are still limitations on modifications you can make to the building. In the United States, all habitable structures must adhere to a set of legal standards called building codes. They apply to many aspects… Continue reading Safeguard Your Home or Business: The Importance of Plumbing Codes

A Day in the Life of a Rooter Hero Plumbing Plumber

A Day in the Life of a Rooter Hero Plumbing Plumber At Rooter Hero Plumbing, we work with talented, local plumbers who have a passion for helping homeowners and commercial property owners get the most out of their plumbing systems. From advising customers on upgrades to making same-day repairs, our plumbers are Jacks (and Jills)-of-all-trades.… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Rooter Hero Plumbing Plumber

How Plumbing Automation Can Keep Your Employees Healthy

How Plumbing Automation Can Keep Your Employees Healthy Employee health is a top concern for any business or organization. Sickness is not only a miserable experience for the individual, but it also means loss of productivity for the employer. Maintaining a sanitary environment is particularly important in the food service industry, as customers and inspectors… Continue reading How Plumbing Automation Can Keep Your Employees Healthy

Avoid Catastrophe: Reasons to Install Backflow Preventers on Commercial Plumbing Systems

Avoid Catastrophe: Reasons to Install Backflow Preventers on Commercial Plumbing Systems Don’t let plumbing issues force you to close early or shut down for several days. Are you prepared if the water pressure suddenly drops in your building? Backflow preventers can stop flooding and other problems if this happens. Reasons Backflow Prevention Is Essential All… Continue reading Avoid Catastrophe: Reasons to Install Backflow Preventers on Commercial Plumbing Systems

Why Kitec Plumbing Is Bad for Your Home

Why Kitec Plumbing Is Bad for Your Home For prospective and current homeowners, the word “Kitec” spells trouble. This brand of plumbing components, manufactured by Canadian company IPEX, was used in many residential construction projects starting in 1995. After roughly 12 years of widespread use, the manufacturer recalled and discontinued the product due to serious… Continue reading Why Kitec Plumbing Is Bad for Your Home

Did You Know? 3 Facts about California’s 2015 Drought

Did You Know? 3 Facts about California’s 2015 Drought Since 2012, the drought conditions in California have gotten increasingly worse with 2015 being the driest year. The following are a number of reasons the dry conditions have accelerated and led to increased concern among environmentalist, government officials, and residents. Snowpack, an important resource that feeds… Continue reading Did You Know? 3 Facts about California’s 2015 Drought