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

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With our years of experience as professional plumbing specialists in the Sacramento area, we’ve seen it all; from your standard leaking faucet fixtures to full blown plumbing disasters, we’ve been there. But did you know that a majority of plumbing problems are self-inflicted? That most often, extensive plumbing repairs are the result of careless use and poor maintenance techniques? Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

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When faced with pipe damages, it’s beneficial to know and weigh your options. Should you give repairs a try by yourself? What about getting a professional to dig your pipes out and repair them? Staying informed on your repair options can save you time, money and even your property. There are a couple of things to consider if you want to avoid the common repair mistakes. Namely, the benefits of modern repair methods you may not have even known existed. Read More

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

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In response to sewer pipe and water line damage, many Sacramento homeowners may feel overwhelmed by the many renovation options, techniques and providers available to them. The entire process of inspection, finding damage sources, consultation and repairs can be drastically simplified early on, by contacting the right plumbing professionals. If you are a homeowner in the Sacramento area with a faulty or damaged sewer line, Express Sewer & Drain is here for you. Read More

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

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Orangeburg pipe systems, primarily developed in Orangeburg, New York until the 1970s, were the most common sewer pipe lines until their replacement by PVC and ABS pipe lines in recent decades. These pipes, made of wood pulp and pitch, easily absorbed moisture and deteriorated over time, losing their structural integrity and growing brittle. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

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When a sewer line breaks, it is never a happy event. It is quite the opposite: dirty, expensive, and a complicated process. But there is good news: it is no longer a complicated process! Here at Express Sewer & Drain, we specialize in trenchless repairs. Trenchless repairs are, at its most basic definition, repairs to sewage and drain lines that do not require extensive digging around the complete area of the pipe, unlike the mess in the picture to the right. This comes with many benefits to the owners of the pipe or those who live in the area near the pipe. A break in the pipe does not have to be a hassle. The following is a list of five things you need to know about trenchless repairs, and why it is the best option! Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair

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Nature does not care what gets in its way as it grows. Plant life, grass, and trees are determined to grow where they are planted, even if it means through concrete roads or sidewalks. This also means, unfortunately, that your sewer pipes are not safe. Tree roots can make your sewer pipe crack, nature can make it rust, and dirt can climb inside and cause a dangerous amount of clogging. But there is hope – pipe lining is a great and effective way to fix your pipes without harming nature or your yard. But how does it work? How long does it last? Is it affordable? Read More