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What Plumbing Services are Available During COVID-19 Quarantine?

Posted by William Heinselman on May 13 2020

The stay at home orders and closure of non-essential businesses have upended the lives of millions of Americans. Virtual classes and Zoom meetings have become the new normal for students and employees alike. More than 30 states have imposed restrictions on what businesses are deemed “essential” enough to stay open and what services must be closed. But what if you have a plumbing emergency while in quarantine? Is plumbing considered an essential service? Read More

Topics: home plumbing

What is the Real Average Cost to Repipe a House?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 29 2020

If your home is like many in Sacramento, odds are that it’s a little over 40 years old—placing its construction in the mid-to-late 70’s or early 80’s. Many homes built in the seventies are due for repiping because of the outdated materials used to build plumbing systems back then (like galvanized steel or iron). Read More

Topics: plumbing problems, home plumbing

What Are Plumbing Vents and Why Are They Important?

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 30 2018

Most homeowners have a pretty good idea of how the basic elements of their home’s plumbing functions. They may know how to clear a simple drain clog or even replace the odd fixture or two. But there are a few aspects of home plumbing that remain a bit exotic and unexplained even for the intrepid do-it-yourselfer. Read More

Topics: plumbing problems, Plumbing Pipes, home plumbing, Pipe Repair

What’s That Banging in Your Pipes?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 5 2018

Few things are more disconcerting than strange noises coming from the walls of your house in the middle of the night. While loud, repeated banging is probably the most common example, it’s far from the only disturbance you might hear. The good news is your house (probably) isn’t haunted. The bad news is you’ve got a plumbing problem. Read More

Topics: Drain Cleaning, Clogged Drains, home plumbing, drain cleaning tips

How Often Should You Clean Your Drains?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 7 2018

Sometimes, we let things go that need to be done because we just don’t think about them. Our cars get to 6,000 miles before we take them in for an oil change, or that menial task at work keeps getting lost in the mix of all the other things we have to do. It’s an understandable oversight, but not always a safe one. In the case of your drains, you need to be aware of the risks of not cleaning them out once in a while. Read More

Topics: DIY plumbing, Q & A, plumbing tips, home plumbing

A Quick DIY Home Plumbing Inspection Checklist

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 26 2017

Before we get too far into this post, let’s make it clear that we strongly recommend the use of an actual, professional plumber to inspect your home’s plumbing once a year. A professional will have the tools and training to find problems that a non-plumber might miss. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing Tips, residential plumbing services, home plumbing, Sacramento Home Owners

How Much Does it Cost to Replace Plumbing Pipes in Your Home?

Posted by William Heinselman on May 22 2017

There is not a set price to replace plumbing in a house and there are factors that will help you determine the cost before proceeding. The size of your house and the material you wish to replace plumbing pipes with can have an influence on the overall cost of your project. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing Tips, Toilet, plumbing tips, home plumbing

DIY: How to Handle Emergency Plumbing Situations at Home

Posted by Sang Heinselman on Jan 3 2017

Odds are that if you’ve lived in your home for long enough, you’ve come across one or more plumbing emergencies, such as: Read More

Topics: Realty Services, plumbing problems, home plumbing, New Homes

Why Every Real Estate Agent NEEDS to Know a Sacramento Plumber

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 12 2016

Being a real estate agent can be a tough job. There’s a lot of regulations to follow, it can take weeks or months to sell a property, and if anything goes wrong, you’re the first person that gets the angry calls. Read More

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