What You Need to Know before You Purchase a Home with a Septic Tank Are you considering purchasing a home that has a septic system? Before you close the deal, it’s important that you understand the maintenance involved with private septic system and the costs involved for repairs. What Is a Septic System? A septic… Continue reading What You Need to Know before You Purchase a Home with a Septic Tank
Category: Sewer and septic
Is Your Home’s Landscaping Ruining Your Plumbing?
Is Your Home's Landscaping Ruining Your Plumbing? A beautifully landscaped home with well-placed greenery and tall, majestic trees is a dream come true for many homeowners. Unfortunately, many times plumbing problems and landscaping design flaws can cause major issues with a home’s plumbing system. Tree roots and irrigation systems can damage main sewer lines resulting… Continue reading Is Your Home’s Landscaping Ruining Your Plumbing?
What to Do After a Sewer Backup
What to Do After a Sewer Backup If raw sewage flooded your bathrooms, basement, or any other part of your home, you’re going to have a mess to clean up. It’s an unfortunate situation, but after the repairs are made the homeowner is usually left to deal with the aftermath. When faced with circumstances like… Continue reading What to Do After a Sewer Backup
Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips
Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips The onset of winter may send a shiver down your spine, but did you know that freezing temperatures are also a serious threat to your plumbing system? For businesses and homes throughout most of the United States, winterizing pipes and other plumbing components is essential for maintaining the safety… Continue reading Simple and Effective Winter Plumbing Tips
The 411 on Backflow Prevention
The 411 on Backflow Prevention Why should your business be concerned about backflow prevention? Protecting your commercial property should always be a top priority. Backflow prevention keeps water drinkable and usable by stopping toxins from contaminating the clean water used in toilets, faucets, drinking fountains, and more. In fact, businesses that do not take the… Continue reading The 411 on Backflow Prevention
How to Find Affordable Pipe Replacement
How to Find Affordable Pipe Replacement Pipe replacement is not an inexpensive repair. Whether it’s a residential sewer line that has burst or a commercial pipe that is giving you trouble, if you need replacement services the costs can add up quickly. Luckily, technology has improved over the years, and many pipe replacement jobs can… Continue reading How to Find Affordable Pipe Replacement
When Should You Hire a Plumber?
When Should You Hire a Plumber? There are some household plumbing repairs homeowners can do themselves to save money, but knowing when to hire a plumber is the best way to save the most money in the long run. Too many homeowners make the mistake of taking on a plumbing project that they don’t have… Continue reading When Should You Hire a Plumber?
Why Does My Home Smell Like Sewage Every Time It Rains?
Why Does My Home Smell Like Sewage Every Time It Rains? This is a question that many homeowners ask. Chronic sewage smells after a rainfall or even when the furnace or air conditioner is running can be a sign of a septic problem. The bad news is that if you’re smelling this vexing smell, your… Continue reading Why Does My Home Smell Like Sewage Every Time It Rains?
Seasonal Plumbing Tips to Keep Your Plumbing in Prime Condition Year-Round
Seasonal Plumbing Tips to Keep Your Plumbing in Prime Condition Year-Round As the seasons change, you need to make sure your plumbing is prepared. You can avoid several common plumbing and drain issues by following these seasonal maintenance steps. Spring Tips Check all of your faucets for leaks or drips and make any needed repairs.… Continue reading Seasonal Plumbing Tips to Keep Your Plumbing in Prime Condition Year-Round
The #1 Plumbing Technique that Can Save You Thousands!
The #1 Plumbing Technique that Can Save You Thousands! What is the one thing homeowner’s dread the most? You guessed it! Unexpected, expensive plumbing repairs top the list of homeowner nightmares. While anyone who owns a home for a decent length of time will experience a plumbing problem or two, the good news is that… Continue reading The #1 Plumbing Technique that Can Save You Thousands!