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Sewer line replacement costs vary by method and materials

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Lining, Lateral Lining, Sewers

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Piping gets old as time goes on— it’s only natural. A system that is used multiple times a day and has all kinds of material being sent through it is bound to age. Proper plumbing maintenance strategies can reduce how quickly your piping system ages, but it can also depend on the type of piping material your home or commercial building uses. Some pipe materials, like orangeburg and galvanized pipes, are no longer used and have become banned or obsolete. Read More
Broken Sewer Line

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

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When a failed sewage line is leaking raw sewage into your yard, finding a plumbing solution is a race against the clock. Every moment spent searching for the right service is an opportunity for the existing problem to get even worse. Fortunately, there are a few ways to speed up the search and help to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. Read More
Leaky pipes can wreak havoc on your home.

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

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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
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Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Video Sewer Inspection, Sewers

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As a business owner, you job is to make sure that you're doing the best job possible and providing quality service or products to your customers. However, if the plumbing system of your Sacramento business is not working properly, it can halt your business in its tracks. Knowing the condition of your pipes through regular inspection and maintenance can prevent a problem before it begins. However, if you're having sewer line issues, technicians using commercial video cameras can peer into your pipes with the aid of closed circuit TV (CCTV) and inspect them for leaks, blockage, obstructions, root growth or other issues that may be causing your sewage backups or the flooding of your business. Read More

Topics: Sewers

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A leading cause of broken sewer lines — and one of the most expensive sewer pipe problems — is invasive tree roots, which can penetrate your pipes and damage them. Roots in sewer lines can cause sewer backups in your home and cause further damage to your pipes, if it is not remedied. If you have toilets and sinks that are backing up and flooding your floors, invasive tree roots may be your problem. We have outlined a few measures below that you can take to proactively prevent this from happening or to deal with an existing tree root problem. Read More
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Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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It is 11:00 a.m. and the plumbers you called about a drain that is backing up are running two hours late. Once they arrive at 11:30, you are not in a good mood, you will need to rearrange your afternoon schedule and want to take out your frustration on your late plumbers. However, is that the best course of action? What are your available options when the plumber is late? Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

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Trenchless sewer line repair and replacement are a viable – not to mention cost-effective – option in Sacramento County, California. Trenchless sewer line repair can save you money. As the head of your city’s sewer and water department, it is your job to make decisions about the infrastructure in your municipality, and it's important to know that trenchless technology can save money. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

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Time and convenience help us all in our daily lives, and any job that can be done quicker and more cost effectively is worth consideration. This can be especially true when the object of your immediate attention is a clogged sewer line. Failed plumbing lines can ruin your day, and waiting hours or days for a repair can throw off the schedule of everyone in your household or business. There are hacks that can save you time and money if you know them. Here are five that will help you with decisions about the sewer lines of your home, business or municipality in and around Sacramento. Read More
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