Topics: Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Preventative Plumbing Maintenance That Could Save You Thousands

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 30 2014

If you’ve ever been faced with broken or damaged home water pipes, high water bills or severe performance issues, you’ve likely asked yourself what you could have done to avoid these problems altogether. The best way to preserve the health and function of your plumbing is to think preventatively; to take effective countermeasures, such as cleaning or self-inspecting your home’s plumbing, regularly. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

How Can I Fix My Sewer Pipes at Low Cost?

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 22 2014

The high labor requirements and remedial landscaping of dig-and-replace pipe repairs can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Whether damages to the sewer pipes beneath your home are due to age, corrosion or troublesome environmental activity, dealing with these issues has never been a simple task… that is, until the recent innovations made in trenchless, cured-in-place sewer pipe repair technologies. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Sewers

Interfit Pipe Liners: The Most Efficient Sewer Repair Tools

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 5 2014

Those in the pipe repair industry regard trenchless lateral lining as the most affordable and non-invasive way to repair damaged underground pipe lines. During these repairs, cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) experts will use epoxy-resin liners to seal over cracks, fissures and broken pipe joints. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Drain Cleaning and Repair

4 Real Benefits of Hydro-Jetting

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 25 2014

Stubborn, repeat drain clogs should never be put off as minor plumbing issues. If recurring clogging or debris buildup affects your drains, there is a good chance you need thorough, more intensive cleaning than what simple plunging provides. For situations and drain clogs more severe than everyday gunk buildup, you need more powerful, professional-grade tools to fully resolve the issue. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

What is Directional Boring (and What Can it Do for Me)?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 19 2014

What on Earth is ‘directional boring,’ and why do pipe repair technicians in my area keep mentioning it regarding my renovations? Innovative directional boring technologies are what trenchless experts use every day to repair pipes underground, in a technique known as cured-in-place pipe repair. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

How Does Interfit Lining Work to Resolve Severe Pipe Damage?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 13 2014

Here at Express Sewer & Drain, we’re no strangers to trenchless, lateral lining. As Sacramento’s preferred resource in all matters trenchless lining, we know what technologies work best, and what lining applications perform most effectively for specific circumstances in underground pipe repairs. Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing, Drain Cleaning and Repair

A Quick Guide to Cleaning Drain P-Traps

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 11 2014

Plumbing p-traps, or drain traps, are the curved sections of everyday drain and sink fixtures that use gravity and water to seal your home from the harmful gases in city sewer systems. These traps create a natural barrier between the air in your home and the air within sewer pipes, and will often catch loose debris, dirt, hair and food waste as it passes through your drains. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

7 Ways Sectional Point Repair Can Save You Money

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 10 2014

Trenchless technologies are the modern, innovative answer to pipe repair needs large and small. Making use of small entry points to coat damaged, corroding or malfunctioning pipes with high-strength epoxy liners, these solutions cut down on the renovation process in a way that can save homeowners thousands of dollars in the short- and long-term. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

How is Interfit Lining Used in Pipe Repairs?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 7 2014

Lateral pipe liners, such as those created by Interfit USA, are used primarily in pipe repairs, and are some of the most innovative tools used to restore existing pipe systems affected by corrosion, cracking and intrusion. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology

How Do I Know if Sectional Point Repair is Right for Me?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 3 2014

Resolving and moving on from a subterranean pipe failure or collapse can be a hassle, especially if you don’t know where to turn for the best repairs available. How do I know what repair option will fully resolve the problem? More importantly, how do I find these repairs in an affordable, yet practical way? Read More

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Preventative Plumbing Maintenance That Could Save You Thousands

How Can I Fix My Sewer Pipes at Low Cost?

Interfit Pipe Liners: The Most Efficient Sewer Repair Tools

4 Real Benefits of Hydro-Jetting

What is Directional Boring (and What Can it Do for Me)?

How Does Interfit Lining Work to Resolve Severe Pipe Damage?

A Quick Guide to Cleaning Drain P-Traps

7 Ways Sectional Point Repair Can Save You Money

How is Interfit Lining Used in Pipe Repairs?

How Do I Know if Sectional Point Repair is Right for Me?

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