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....
You Can Prevent A Sump Pump Backup With These 3 Extra Precautions
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...
Sometimes A New Manhole Connection Must be Built To Connect A House Sewer
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...
Expert Sewer Connection Contractors Can Build New Connections
Of course house sewer connection contractors know how to connect your house when an existing sewer connection exists. There are various types of sewer connections that exist for your home sewer to connect to. Some of them are known as spur connections, curb...
What Does Heavy Rainfall Have to Do With Sewer Problems?
Consecutive days of heavy rainfall can cause a host of problems if you are a property owner. Included are a significant number of heavy rainfall sewer problems for homeowners and residents alike. One of those problems that can be a direct result of heavy rain is a...
Balkan Employee Background Checks Gives You Peace of Mind
Balkan Sewer and Water Main Service has been delivering high-quality services and results for over 65 years. We provide a wide range of repair, maintenance, and installation services for our clients. As a family-owned and family-operated business, we have always taken...
Notice a Water Main Break in Your Neighborhood? Things to Do Immediately
You leave on your evening commute, only to find that water is flowing across the road between you and home. You realize it's a water main break. What should you do? You might be tempted to ignore it. However, there are some steps you should take. For instance, if the...
A House Sewer Connection At The Curb Line Saves Property Owners Money
House sewer connections in New York City are comprised of primarily of five different types. A curb connection is one of those five types of house sewer connections. A curb connection has distinct advantages when one is present. As a reference, the term sewer...
Learn About a Drill In Sewer Connection for a House Sewer Lateral
A drill in sewer connection is one of 5 types of house sewer connections. A drill in connection is when an appropriate connection for a house sewer lateral does not already exist on a public sewer. Up until about 30 years ago, when a spur did not exist for a house...
A Sewer Riser Connection Is A Specialized House Sewer Connection
As a property owner, or a plumber, you may have heard of the term "riser". A sewer riser connection is a specialized type of connection to the public sewer. A riser is actually 1 of 5 different types of house sewer connections. It is used for house sewer lines when...
How Sea Level Rise Can Increase Sewer Floods
Sea level rise is increasing sewer floods and other sewer issues. A particular issue for cities like New York is coping with the associated increase in flooding risks. Coping with sewer floods is going to take both innovation and investment. We can adjust to the new...
6 Precautions You Should Take When Your Neighbor’s Basement Floods
When your neighbor's basement floods, your property could be at risk. Both homes may have been built around the same time, or they were constructed in a similar style. In many cases homes may be attached or semi-attached, sharing a common foundation wall. They may...