Materials for sewer and water work matter. Balkan Sewer And Water Main Service is well aware of this fact. That is why our quality plumbing material for sewer and water work meets or exceeds code. Long-lasting, extra heavy cast iron pipe is the way to go. Because of...
Replacing your sewer line and need to know what type of pipe to use? In certain situations, ductile iron pipe provides a wide array of advantages. Unlike cast iron pipes, ductile iron pipes are made with various coatings and linings that have been designed to prevent...
Keeping your storm drain clean is essential for a properly functioning water drainage system. Unfortunately, this important task is often overlooked until disaster strikes. Is is not advisable to try to unclog a storm drain on your own. In almost all cases, you'll...
Do you know how to perform a residential sewer dye test to discover leaks? Municipalities will conduct a sewer dye test to determine if freshwater and storm water run-off are entering the city's sanitary sewer lines. This is one of the main reasons why raw sewage...
Underground plumbing is affected by a myriad of factors and field conditions. These many items go beyond the material or the age of the piping. Repairs of new installations of subsurface plumbing are affected by such things as utility obstructions, and above ground...
Do you have a self-storage unit with valuables in it? Have you ever considered who is responsible for self-storage unit water main damage? Every state's infrastructure is growing older, whether visibly or not. Many states have multiple reports on a yearly basis about...
Many water leaks are difficult to verify or pinpoint. However, a leak under slab of a house or commercial building is about the most difficult to diagnose. Of course one of the main reasons is that the point of the leak is not visible. But there are other factors that...
Up until the relative recent past, water meters were not even required by code in NYC. Truth be told, the vast majority of residential buildings had no water meters at all. Not so long ago fresh potable water was considered in endless supply, and not a valuable...
Before we even discuss when you may need a water main upgrade, let's simplify for you what an upgrade is. A water main upgrade is an increase in the existing size of your water service line. This can be to legalize your water service line to be in code compliance. In...
A school water main break is something that most districts try to avoid at all costs. Of course the occasional snow day is an event historically celebrated by children. However, no one wants to close their school for days or weeks as a result of a maintenance issue....
For many homeowners, one issue that is rarely talked about a sump pump backups. A sump pump backup can cause significant damage. The sump pump is typically located in a homeowner's basement or in the crawlspace. Since it is not something that a homeowner will see on a...
Of all of the various types of connections needed for a house sewer, building a new manhole connection is the most costly to the property owner. A new manhole connection likewise requires the most skill, and typically takes the most time to build. This type of...