How to Clean a Sump Pump

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Aug 15 2022

Although many older homes in California do not have basements, they are becoming more common throughout the Golden State. If you’re one of the lucky Californians to have a basement, you may have a sump pump to protect your basement from flooding (and if you don’t have a sump pump, it’s something to consider investing in). Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

15 Plumbing Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

Posted by Express Sewer & Drain Team on Jun 27 2022

Some of us are quite handy around the house; others, not so much. However, there are a few things that any homeowner should know how to do. Knowing how to do these fifteen DIY repairs can save you from calling in an expert and save you some money. Read More

Topics: Pipe Lining, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

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in the mid-to-late 70’s or early 80’s. Many homes built in the seventies are due for repiping because of the outdated materials used to build plumbing systems back then (like galvanized steel or iron).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: Trenchless Technology, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

Top Ten Plumber Tools You Should Have In Your Home

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 8 2020

When you move into a new home, you may find yourself rapidly accumulating tools for various household projects. Even the least handy homeowners usually have a few screwdrivers or hammers to tend to minor issues. Maintaining your home’s plumbing, however, can be a little more complicated due to the variety of specialized tools required. While you may not plan on replacing your toilet flapper, fixtures, or sink drains, it’s good to have a variety of plumbing tools on hand so you can deal with minor issues that may not be serious enough to require a professional plumber. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

Repiping Your Sacramento Home

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 25 2019

Does the plumbing system in your home have leaks, faults, and bad connections that need fixing? Are you preparing to sell your old Sacramento home and are worried that antiquated plumbing may be a sticking point for potential buyers? Or perhaps you just want to update the piping in your home to meet the current California plumbing code. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to repipe your home and take charge of critical home maintenance issues. Read More

Leaky pipes can wreak havoc on your home.

Topics: Leak Detection, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing, Sewers, New Homeowners

6 Signs Your Home May Have a Leaking Sewer Pipe

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 17 2018

When there’s a problem with our electricity, we know it—things just stop working! Unfortunately, we’re not so lucky when it comes to potential plumbing problems. Sure, an overflowing toilet bowl or a slow-draining sink can alert you to a clog, but when it comes to what’s hidden in the walls and beneath the floors, we’re likely to have no idea. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

Purchased and Renovating a Home? Here's How the Plumbing Should Work!

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 22 2017

A home renovation, when done well, can add thousands of dollars to the value of your house and, ultimately, increase your personal wealth as a result. Many TV programs show people renovating homes as an investment in their property, or buying and flipping strictly for a profit. However, many of these individuals have teams of professionals working with them to make things shine. Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

How to Keep a Healthy Trenchless Yard in Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 12 2017

Homeowners can spend thousands of dollars a year carrying for their lawns, landscaping, and other additions to their yards. A broken sewer line can jeopardize all of the hard work that you have put into beautifying your home and property. Read More

Topics: Sectional Point Repair, Plumbing in Sacramento, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

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

Building Your Dream Home Check the Plumbing

Topics: Home Plumbing, Sewers, New Homeowners

Buying Your Dream Home? Check These 3 Plumbing Features First!

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 28 2017

If you’ve ever watched the movie “The Money Pit,” then you may well know the dangers of not fully vetting a new home before making a purchase. If you haven’t seen the film, it’s a classic Tom Hanks comedy about a couple that finds a deal on a home that’s too good to be true, but buy it anyways—much to their later regret. Read More

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