
Water Leak Repair – Water Leak Completed within 24 hours - When a Queens homeowner received a DEP violation to perform a water leak repair, they had only three days to respond to the violation. Because this was just before a Holiday weekend they wanted to make a careful decision, but had to decide in a hurry. The owner received various estimates from many different water main companies to take care of the water leak.
After careful consideration the homeowner felt most comfortable with Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service. Balkan promised next day service for the water leak, and completion of the water leak repair the same day. Having a team of permit expediters helped enable Balkan to fulfill this promise. Balkan has a full fleet of fully stocked trucks ready to roll at any time.

Tap Connection
Just as promised, the water leak repair was started the very next day. A new copper water main was installed, with a new inside valve, and a new tap connection was installed into the City water main as well. The new tap connection ensured that the water pressure to the house would be better than ever and that the water leak would never happen again. In addition the disturbed sidewalk cement was replaced with a full 5′ x 5′ flag of cement and the roadway was repaved before the Holiday weekend. For over 50 years the Balkan family has specialized completing sewer and water main installations when promised, as promised.
About Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
Balkan Plumbing is the largest sub surface plumbing company in NYC. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. As a family run business in operation for over 50 years, our 10 year guarantee means we continue to stand by our work after the job is done. We are expertly equipped, from our 48,000 square foot facility to dozens of trucks, heavy moving equipment, backhoes and pneumatics. For all your sewer & water service, catch basins, hydrants, manholes, fire sprinkler services, water mains and trench drains contact Balkan Plumbing today.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 | Phone: (718) 849-0900 | Espanol (718) 849-0900 | Fax: (718) 849-9570
www.balkanplumbing.com
Sewer B
ack Up – Flooded Basement – A Sewer Check Valve May Be The Answer – In certain areas of NYC a public sewer back up may cause a flooded basement. This back up can be due to heavy rains or over development in the area causing the system sewer to be over burdoned. Other possible causes of a sewer back up could be a malfunctioning city sewer, a high groundwater table, although there are various other reasons.
As in all of these cases a back up does
not mean that the house sewer is defective or needs to be cleaned. Many times the solution to stopping a flooded basement from happening and stopping a public sewer back up is by installing a sewer check valve, also known as a backwater check valve. A sewer check valve is a one-way valve that only lets water out, and automatically closes when water attempts to enter the house drain system. A sewer check valve (backwater check valve) is a very simple and dependable device.
Once installed a sewer check valve needs maintenance once or twice a year to make sure it is clear of any debris or sediment that may block the flapper in the valve. This maintenance is done in a couple minutes by removing four screws with any number of simple tools. No special skill or tools are needed, and this maintenance will ensure many years of dependable operation.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc. has been specializing
in all types of sub surface plumbing issues for over 50 years. This family owned business has been installing sewer check valves professionally and successfully for many years and has a long list of satisfied customers.
Here is what to expect when you call Balkan to inquire about a sewer check valve due to a flooded basement issue from a sewer back up:
- A discussion of your sewer back up issue over the phone or a prompt response to any web site inquiry by an experienced sewer professional.
- A free on-site visit by an experienced field representative with no obligation whatsoever.
- If the site visit determines that a sewer check valve will solve the problem, you will receive a free written quote explaining the installation with no obligation.
What to expect from a sewer check valve installation from Balkan:
- Work started and completed in one day with no sub-contracting.
- Most sewer check valve installations include a new water tight sewer pit with a matching fitted cover.
- All disturbed cement professionally restored using 5,000 PSI concrete that is water proof.
- American made materials and fittings.
- A work site left broom clean.
- A written guarantee.
- A completed installation performed at the quoted price.
- The end of city sewer back ups flooding your basement from your house sewer.
About Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
Balkan Plumbing is the largest sub surface plumbing company in NYC. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. As a family run business in operation for over 50 years, our 10 year guarantee means we continue to stand by our work after the job is done. We are expertly equipped, from our 48,000 square foot facility to dozens of trucks, heavy moving equipment, backhoes and pneumatics. For all your sewer & water service, catch basins, hydrants, manholes, fire sprinkler services, water mains and trench drains contact Balkan Plumbing today.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 | Phone: (718) 849-0900 | Espanol (718) 849-0900 | Fax: (718) 849-9570
www.balkanplumbing.com
It is stressful enough when a Property owner
has to replace their House Sewer – But to do a Sewer Replacement twice is ridiculous! That is exactly what happened to a Property owner in Brooklyn. The property had previously had serious back-up issues that a sewer cleaner could not remedy. They hired a sewer contractor to replace their house sewer, and their sewer troubles should have been over.
For a period of time there were no more house sewer problems. Then the sewer started to back-up all over again. How could this be possible? This becomes a case-in-point of why only a highly experienced and reputable sewer contractor should be considered for replacing a house sewer. Property owners should always do proper research before making a hiring decision. It turns out that the house sewer in question was not hooked up to the City sewer, but to a private drain installed long before there was a City sewer in the roadway.The original sewer contractor replaced the house sewer and hooked it back to the private drain; hard to believe but true!
When Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service
was called to the scene they replaced the house sewer to the point of the previous sewer replacement- Then Balkan made a new connection to the City sewer. Plugged the existing connection to the private drain. Connected the new house sewer to the City sewer. And charged no additional money for the corrective work.
Doing the right sewer or water main job sometimes entails correcting someone else’s work. Whatever it takes, the most important thing for a reputable sewer contractor is customer satisfaction. Not just after a hole is filled up and the crew leaves the site, but for years to come. That is why Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service gives an unconditional 10 year guarantee on every sewer and water main replacement . Balkan offers their superior water main and sewer service throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx.
About Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
Balkan Plumbing is the largest sewer & water main
company in NYC. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. As a family run business in operation for over 50 years, our 10 year guarantee means we continue to stand by our work after the job is done. We are expertly equipped, from our 48,000 square foot facility to dozens of trucks, heavy moving equipment, backhoes and pneumatics. For all your sewer & water service, catch basins, hydrants, manholes, fire sprinkler services, water mains and trench drains contact Balkan Plumbing today.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 | Phone: (718) 849-0900 | Espanol (718) 849-0900 | Fax: (718) 849-9570
www.balkanplumbing.com