Whether you’re in your home, working in a restaurant, or spending time at a retail store, you’re going to use various types of plumbing systems. Just turning on your kitchen sink requires a complex system of pipes and valves to supply you with water. Residential and commercial properties as well as municipalities rely on large plumbing networks to keep everyone safe, healthy, and happy at all times. From storm drains to the potable water in your home, Sacramento has an intricate system of underground pipes and drainage solutions that work together to supply you with the water that you use everyday. Here we’ll discuss the different types of plumbing systems used in Sacramento County, how they deliver clean water, and how they effectively remove waste from buildings.
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There’s a good chance that you don’t think about your sewer lines very much. That’s a good thing, because when your sewer pipes are on your mind, it’s probably related to a severe sewer line problem somewhere on your property. Clogged or damaged sewer lines can be harmful to your home or commercial building. If the sewer waste is unable to flow in the right direction, it could go back the way it came, meaning those dangerous bacteria and waste products might impact the health and well-being of people in the building.
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Garbage disposals are installed in more than half of American homes today. In fact, they are often marked as a must-have option on apartment and home buyers' wish lists when searching for places to live because garbage disposals make cleaning significantly easier. Although garbage disposals have been used widely for decades, there are still a lot of myths surrounding their use and maintenance. While some of these misconceptions are harmless, others have the potential to cause serious damage to your disposal unit or to your pipes.
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Just like getting a routine oil change for your car, commercial properties need routine maintenance as well. Waiting too long to check the integrity of your plumbing system means there are likely going to be damages that you don’t know about, and they will only grow worse as time goes on. In commercial buildings, there are many people that can be impacted by these plumbing issues. To keep your team safe, it’s smart to know what problems to look out for during routine maintenance checks.
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From overflowing sinks to standing water in your shower, clogged drains can quickly become a nightmare for homeowners. Do-it-yourself methods often suggest chemical solutions or using a plunger to remove residue buildup. By the time you see the clump of hair, slime, and dirt that comes out of the drain, you’ll wish that you had gone to an expert plumber instead. Professional plumbers may use a larger, more intense tool to snake a clogged drain. However, in more severe cases, this isn’t necessarily the most ideal approach because it can risk the integrity of the pipeline. Instead, turn to Express Sewer & Drain for effective hydro-jetting methods that will keep your pipes free of debris.
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Purposefully burst a pipe? Why in the world would you do that? Well, for those not familiar with different plumbing procedures, it's easy to see why you might take this view. As strange as it sounds, though, bursting pipes is actually a very effective method for repairing them. Basically, pipe bursting is a procedure of pipe repair, that doesn't involve digging trenches. Just as its name suggests, the repairer of the pipe intentionally breaks the existing pipe using mechanically applied force. The resulting pipe fragments are forced into the ground, and a new pipe is then pulled in to replace the original one.
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The process of fixing municipal sewer pipes can be complicated. Given that there are so many aspects that can affect the process of repairing sewer lines, there is no golden rule for pricing a standard municipal sewer pipe lining repair project. Sewer repair prices change on a case-by-case basis, as do the techniques used to repair pipe lines in the first place. Let's dive into all you need to know about municipal sewer pipe lining and associated costs for these kinds of projects in California.
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Discovering you have a burst water pipe on your hands is never fun. You have several options once this problem arises at your Sacramento home. You can repair the water pipe or you can replace it. Your ability to simply repair it will be contingent on just how severe the condition of the pipe is in. Replacing water pipes in Sacramento can be costly, so evaluating the condition of your water lines is crucial when it comes to budgeting for plumbing systems. Other factors will influence your decision as well. For example, if your plumbing pipes are many years old, then you may want to consider replacing it altogether rather than attempting to fix it.
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If there’s one problem that every homeowner dreads, it’s the prospect of discovering faulty or damaged pipes somewhere on their property. Whether it’s a water or sewer line, broken pipes can cause a number of problems if they’re left unattended for too long. Traditionally, the digging required to repair or replace these sewer pipes was a major undertaking that could last for several days and inflict significant property damage. Today, however, trenchless pipe repair technology allows experienced plumbing contractors to do the same work in a fraction of the time with minimal digging during a sewer repair.
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