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Snow Storm Doesn’t Prevent Balkan From Completing Homeowner Water Main Repair
During a massive Christmas snowstorm that buried New York City under more than 15 inches of snow, a homeowner faced…
Queens Water Main Work, Emergency Or Not Balkan Provides Superior Service
Whether it’s a midnight flood or a planned upgrade, Queens homeowners trust Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service for reliable,…
Emergency Water Line Replacement In Queens, Exceeding Expectations
When a major building in Queens faced a sudden water line break flooding the street and basement, help was hard…Water Main Break Forces A High School To Close In Queens
A major water main break forced the NYC Department of Environmental Protection to shut off water to a Queens high…
NYC Water Line Replacement Performed In Manhattan
Replacing a water line in Manhattan requires more than just digging—it takes precise planning, permits, and coordination. When a new…
Water Line Replacement For 10″ Main Needed On Sunday, Balkan Is There 24/7
A Manhattan office building needed a 10-inch water line replacement that had to be done on a Sunday so operations…
How To Close A Water Shut Off Valve & Choosing The Correct Valve To Close
Knowing how to properly close your home’s main water shut-off valve can save you from costly damage or repairs. The…
Sewer Line Replacement Work Must Be Inspected, Illegal Sewer Work Can Cost Thousands To Correct
A Queens homeowner learned the hard way that all sewer line replacement work must be inspected. Ten years after hiring…
Water Main Break Requires Emergency Water Line Repair In NYC
When an eight-inch water main burst late one evening in New York City, Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service responded…
Sewer Lines In NYC, What Makes A House Sewer Work Properly?
A house sewer in New York City works on the simple principle that water runs downhill using gravity. By code,…Sewer Line Repair Work Can Cost Thousands Less Than A Sewer Replacement
When a Manhattan property owner discovered sewage leaking from their foundation wall, they expected to need a full sewer line…
Brooklyn Water Main Break Needs Repair And Gets Next Day Service
When a Brooklyn homeowner discovered a water main break in their four-year-old home, Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service responded…
Restaurant In Manhattan Requires Around The Clock NYC Sewer Line Repair
When a popular Manhattan restaurant suffered a sudden sewer line failure, Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service responded immediately with…
Sewer Line Repair, Brooklyn Sewer Needs Replacement
When a Brooklyn homeowner needed a sewer line replacement on a landscaped property surrounded by wrought iron fencing, Balkan Sewer…
Water Service Lines: Water Main Pipe Material Tutorial
Over the years, many materials have been used for water service lines in New York City. Lead and galvanized pipes…
Broken Water Main In Queens, Water Main Replacement Completed Within 24 Hours
When a Queens homeowner received a DEP violation for a broken water main on a Thursday, they feared repairs would…
Sewer Repair, Specialty Sewer Replacement Work Needed In Queens
When a house sewer collapsed under an apartment building in Queens, more than 100 families were affected. Immediate and expert…
Broken Water Main Receives Next Day Service In Brooklyn
When a Brooklyn homeowner discovered a broken water main, they feared long delays and high costs. But after calling Balkan…
Sewer Replacement Work, What A Happy Customer Has To Say
After discovering a street issue and being told to replace their sewer line, a homeowner contacted several contractors. Only Balkan…Heavy Rain Can Cause A Sewer Backup – What Should A Homeowner Do?
Heavy rain can overwhelm New York City’s sewer system, pushing wastewater back into basements. First, stay safe by avoiding standing…
NYC Water Main Replacement, Multi Unit Building Needs Water Main
When a multi-unit building in Manhattan needed a water main replacement, Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service handled the job…
Water Main Repair Requires Great Expertise, New Wet Connection Needed In Brooklyn
When a Brooklyn property had low water pressure, Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service discovered the problem wasn’t the line…
Trenchless Sewer liners are Illegal in NYC
Trenchless sewer liners and installations are illegal in New York City for house sewer repairs. Balkan Sewer and Water Main…
Water Main Replacement In NYC, Water Main Service Needed On Lafayette St.
When a Lafayette Street property received a three-day notice from the NYC DEP to replace its water main, Balkan Sewer…
