Making the connection: cutting, priming, and gluing PVC pipes

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing, DIY

How to Connect or Fix PVC Piping—Plus 3 Helpful Tips

Posted by William Heinselman on Feb 14 2018

When it comes to piping, PVC is the undisputed MVP. It’s a plumbers’ go-to product and a homeowners best friend.It can also be used to create anything a DIYer can dream up (from wine racks to swingsets, check out some of the most creative and innovative uses for PVC piping on the internet). Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Plumbing Emergencies

Emergency Tip: How to Turn Your Water Off in 4 Easy Steps

Posted by William Heinselman on May 26 2017

A broken water pipe in your home or business can cause thousands of dollars in damage—if you don't get it cut off quickly. Knowing how to shut down the water system in a home or business is a piece of knowledge every property owner needs. Although the location of main cut-off valves varies, most homes and businesses have cut-off valves for sinks, tubs, showers and ice makers. You need to know where your cut-off valve is located so you can turn your water off if needed. Most importantly, you need to know where your main shut-off valve is located. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Plumbing in Sacramento, Home Plumbing, Sewers, Drain Cleaning and Repair

What Are the Best Pipe Materials for Sewers & Drains in Sacramento?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 10 2016

The water and sewer pipes running under Sacramento, California have seen a lot of change over the years. Dozens of different types of pipe material have been used over the years, and new materials are still being experimented with all the time. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Pipe Lining, Lateral Lining, Sewers

Spring Cleaning: Re-lining Your Metal and PVC Pipes

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 21 2016

Ever take note of the well-maintained lawns versus the wild weeded lawns in your neighborhood? Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology

Plumbers: How to Take Care of Your Pipe Bursting Equipment

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 18 2016

If you’re a professional plumber in Sacramento, CA, then you know how heroic Trenchless Technology is for residential, commercial and municipal sewage problems. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Lateral Lining

Lateral Lining and Repairs in Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 11 2016

The last thing you want to have happen in your Sacramento home or municipal building is something that wastes water in our current drought. Pipelines are not perfect and can be subject to cracking or bursting, which causes water leaks and waste; this in turn can cause you to have a substantially heftier water bill at the end of the month. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Water Heaters

5 Ways to Save with Trenchless Water Line Replacement

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 12 2015

Leaky pipes and flooded floors are not ideally what people enjoy coming home to after a tiring work day. Who wants to deal with trying DIY plumbing repair quick fixes and attempting to find an after-hours plumbing service, on top of cleaning up in an attempt to limit water damage? You guessed it- no one does. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

Getting the Best Deal on Sacramento Pipe Replacement

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 13 2015

It doesn’t matter if home lateral pipes, commercial pipes or municipal sewer lines have failed - replacing them is going to cost some money. There’s a lot that goes in to pipe replacement, particularly in traditional, dig-and-replace projects, which demand long hours of labor and up-front materials. This is true for Sacramento pipe replacement just as it is anywhere in America. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology, Home Plumbing, New Homeowners

The Best Way for Homeowners to Handle Offset Pipes

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 7 2015

Along with pipe deterioration and collapse, pipe offset damages are one of the most problematic things a homeowner can be faced with in terms of plumbing. Not only are offset pipe lines a pain to fix, but also an expensive project few see coming. Traditionally, you would have to call a professional plumbing team and get the pipe in question manually excavated; this meant significant landscaping, material and labor fees. Read More

Topics: Utility Location, Pipe Bursting, Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Pipe Leaks and Repair

How Do Utility Lines Affect Trenchless Pipe Repair?

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 22 2015

Of all the factors that come into play when renovating underground water or sewer pipe lines, perhaps the most overlooked is the location of utility lines underneath your property; the closer they are in proximity to damaged pipe lines, the more complex (and expensive) repairs will typically become. Read More

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