Sewer & Water Main Education
Our education center is devoted to answering your questions and informing you about various aspects of sewer and water mains. Our hope is that this information helps alleviate your stress and make you a smarter consumer.
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Amy Sepulveda, Great Sewer Repair & Water Service Doesn’t End When The Bill Is Due
Great sewer and water service doesn’t stop when the work is done or the bill comes due. At Balkan Sewer…
Main Water Line Repair Completed With Same Day Service
A Brooklyn homeowner faced a broken main water line right before the weekend. Even while the homeowner was still at…
New York Sewer Repair Work Performed All Night Long, Mission Accomplished
A major midtown Manhattan building needed an urgent sewer repair, and Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service worked through the…
Martin Arias Follows His American Dream: An Inspiring American Success Story
Martin Arias began his career at Balkan Sewer and Water Main in 1987 after immigrating from Mexico with no experience…
Sewer Trap And Backwater Check Valve Installation
A new sewer trap and backwater check valve can turn a hazardous, unsightly area into a safe and professional plumbing…
Queens Sewer And Water Line Repairs Require Special Care
Queens sewer and water line repairs require extra care and experience. From hidden lawn sprinklers to old septic tanks and…
For Sewer Repair Or Sewer Replacement Work Small Details Can Make A Difference
When it comes to sewer repair or replacement, the small details matter. Many homeowners deal with noisy, unsafe, or leaky…
Learn The Importance Of A Water Tap Connection & Why One Is Required On All Main Service Lines
A water tap connection, sometimes called a wet tap, is the critical link between your property’s water service line and…
Increasing Water Pressure Requires Sizing A Water Line Properly
When replacing a water line, it’s the perfect time to check if your home’s water pressure can be improved. Many…
Water Main And Sewer Contractor Receives References And Recommendations
In a time when people are quick to complain and slow to praise, Balkan Sewer and Water Main continues to…
Expect The Unexpected, Unusual Circumstances Cause Sewer And Water Line Repairs To Be Needed
In Queens, a brand-new housing development needed multiple sewer and water line repairs—even though the infrastructure should’ve lasted decades. When…
Sewer Repairs Needed, Queens Sewer Replacement For A House On A Hill
A homeowner in Astoria, Queens faced a serious sewer backup. The house sat on a hill, enclosed by a seven-foot…Water Line Repairs, Brooklyn Homeowner Receives Inferior Water Main Installation
A Brooklyn homeowner learned the hard way that not all water main contractors are equal. Just four years after paying…Water Line Replacement Solution Saves A Customer Big Money
A Brooklyn homeowner faced a costly water line replacement that required digging across a newly paved street and near a…
NYC Underground Water Line Break? Don’t Panic And Learn What To Do
If your underground water line breaks, don’t panic. The first step is to identify where the leak is—inside the basement…
Water Line Repair vs Water Line Replacement: Expert Advice For Your Hiring Decision
How do you decide whether to do a water line repair vs water line replacement? Thousands of property owners are…Water Main And Sewer Line Replacement Cost Factors in New York City
If you need a water or sewer line replacement in New York City, several key factors determine the cost. Technical…Sewer Line Repair Or Replacement, Balkan Serves All Of NYC
Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service provides expert sewer line repair and replacement across all five boroughs of New York…
Gate Valve For Water Line Breaks Closed – Brooklyn Homeowner Has No Water!
When a Brooklyn homeowner tried to shut off their main water valve, the gate valve broke in the closed position,…
A Sewer Check Valve Is A Cost Effective Sewer Repair, Let Us Show You Why
If your home has frequent sewer backups during heavy rain or snowmelt, a sewer check valve may be the best…House Trap Tutorial, Instructional Video
A house trap, also called a sewer trap, is a required part of every home’s plumbing system. It keeps harmful…
A Tree Dies In Queens, It Was Murder
In Queens, a homeowner’s attempt to repair their own water line led to the death of a healthy tree. By…Orangeburg Sewer Pipe Is Made From Wood Pulp And Tar
During a routine sewer replacement in New York City, a crew discovered that the old drain line was made of…
What To Do When You Have A Water Main Break Or Water Line Leak
If you notice signs of a water main break or leak, start by calling a licensed plumber or 311 to…
