Sewer Contractors – NYC Sewer – The Things To Know – When a house sewer repair or sewer replacement is needed there are important things for a property owner to know about sewer contractors. The following information is an attempt to make you a smarter consumer concerning NYC sewer problems:
Sewer Lining: Sewer lining, often referred to as
a trenchless sewer, is not legal for NYC sewer work on house sewers. This has been clearly  documented by both the NYC DEP and the Department of Buildings. Property owners installing a sewer lining are subject to punitive action by the concerned NYC agency and the removal of the illegal sewer liner. An illegal sewer liner installation is pictured to the right.
Licensing: Only Licensed Master Plumbers are permitted to perform sewer repair or sewer replacement work concerning a NYC sewer. There is no separate licensing for excavators. In addition certain insurance must be valid and current. An easy way to verify licensing and insurance is by visiting the resource page.
Sewer Material: Legal materials for NYC sewer repair
or replacement work on house sewers is broken down into two categories. Inside the property line of the premises allows for the use of PVC or cast iron pipe. It is advisable to demand domestically produced extra heavy cast iron pipe from¬† a sewer contractor; most reputable sewer contractors only use extra heavy cast iron for sewer repair or sewer replacement work. On commercial properties only 6″ extra heavy cast iron pipe is permitted.
Outside the the property line extra heavy cast iron pipe is required for a NYC sewer for a house. In very rare instances Ductile Iron pipe may be required when there is an issue with vibration or a very unstable ground condition. If any other questions or issues arise concerning  NYC sewer work or sewer contractors contact us.
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 plumbing 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 excavation equipment, backhoes and pneumatics. For all your house sewer, water service, fire hydrants, manholes, water main repairs and replacements, and trench drains contact Balkan Plumbing today.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc. 130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 | Phone: (718) 568-0062 | Espanol (718) 943 -5720 | Fax: (718) 849-9570 www.balkanplumbing.com
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