How to Keep Roots from Growing in Sewer Lines

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 14 2017

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

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers, Drain Cleaning and Repair

Trenchless Sewer Repair: What to Do When a Contractor Shows Up Late?

Posted by William Heinselman on Nov 3 2017

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

The Top 5 Hacks on Cost-Effective Trenchless Sewer Replacement

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 25 2017

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

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Trenchless Technology, Sewers

Sacramento Plumbing Express Sewer and Drain Featured in Dig Different Magazine

Posted by William Heinselman on Apr 28 2017

Featured in Dig Different Magazine, the success story of Express Sewer and Drain demonstrates that filling a need in the community has big benefits for all. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Pipe Leaks and Repair, Home Plumbing, Sewers

4 Reasons Why Your Sewer Repair Estimate May Vary from Your Bill

Posted by William Heinselman on Jan 18 2017

There’s a common stereotype about plumbers charging way too much for their services, or making up the charges that get put on the final bill. This misconception is only made worse when the final bill so often ends up being significantly more than the initial cost estimate on the plumber’s website. Read More

Best Way to Fix without Digging up House Trenchless

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

Fastest Way to Replace a Damaged or Failed Sewer Line? Use Trenchless!

Posted by Sang Heinselman on Jan 13 2017

Picture the following: You’re at your Sacramento home one day when you start to notice a really foul odor after you step outside. You search the yard for the source of the stink when you notice a really muddy, smelly patch of ground in the yard. As it turns out, one of the sewage lines servicing your home has failed, and is now leaking raw sewage into your yard. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

What’s the Biggest Problem with Trenchless Technology?

Posted by William Heinselman on Dec 2 2016

Trenchless sewer repair is an excellent technology, one that can help home and business owners throughout Sacramento repair critical water utility infrastructure without having to dig landscaping and sidewalks. 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: Plumbing in Sacramento, Commercial Plumbing, Sewers

Top 6 Things Professional Plumbers Want to Know Before You Hire Them

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 23 2016

You probably have a long list of questions you want to ask your plumber, things like “how much is this going to cost?” or “how long will this take?” The thing is, professional plumbers probably have just as many questions for you as you do for them. Read More

Topics: Trenchless Technology, Sewers

How Video Drain Inspections Save You Time and Money

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 17 2016

The tools for handling sewer and drain repair have evolved a lot. However, even with sonic sensors, leak detectors, and countless other innovations for detecting faults in hidden underground pipes, there’s no real substitute for being able to actually look at the inside of a pipe to check its condition. Read More

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How to Keep Roots from Growing in Sewer Lines

Trenchless Sewer Repair: What to Do When a Contractor Shows Up Late?

The Top 5 Hacks on Cost-Effective Trenchless Sewer Replacement

Sacramento Plumbing Express Sewer and Drain Featured in Dig Different Magazine

4 Reasons Why Your Sewer Repair Estimate May Vary from Your Bill

Fastest Way to Replace a Damaged or Failed Sewer Line? Use Trenchless!

What’s the Biggest Problem with Trenchless Technology?

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

Top 6 Things Professional Plumbers Want to Know Before You Hire Them

How Video Drain Inspections Save You Time and Money

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