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...
Learn How Underground Plumbing Is Affected By A Roadway Being Raised
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 Know Who is Responsible for Self-Storage Unit Water Main Damage?
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...
Testing For A Leak Under Slab Of Your Building: A Helpful Guide
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...
Metering in NYC: Learn About Modern Water Meters vs. Old Mechanical Meters
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...
The 3 Reasons A Water Main Upgrade To Your Building May Be Needed
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...
After a School Water Main Break: Things Schools Can Do to Minimize Closure Time
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...