Hospitals need to run efficiently and safely, that burden falls on the management team. That team needs to ensure they are doing a great job at managing the facility. Facilities management will include a variety of things, including making sure the hospital has an...
Are you suffering from a flooded garage, or a ponding condition? We have our fair share of uncooperative weather in New York, this includes many snowy and rainy days. Unfortunately, these snowy and rainy days can be a prime cause of garage flooding and ponding water....
Even a small underground water line leak can cause a lot of damage to your home. You'll need a professional to handle any repairs to an underground water line leak, but there are things that you can do yourself to mitigate potential water damage. What follows are...
Having a lead water service line is incredibly dangerous. It is relatively easy to tell if your water line is lead. Lead water lines are a dull gray color, and soft and malleable. A simple test to see if your line is lead would be to scratch it with a key. These...
You may think that underground water lines never freeze. That is, until you wake up one day and have no water supply into your home or business. In most cases a proper installation, and knowledge of the local climate, will prevent pipes from freezing that are buried...
Most people understand how to turn off their main control valve for their water service line. It is usually easily accessible, and located inside their basement. But even that can get tricky, so here is a useful tutorial for that: How To Close Your Main Water Supply...
Do you know what to do if you have a sewer backup on vacation? You have worked hard all year, and it is finally time to kick back and relax at your favorite vacation destination. As a responsible homeowner, you have a friend checking in on your home. Your friend is...
Do you perform preventative sewer line maintenance on your sewer line? If you are like many homeowners across the globe, you have completed your fair share of home maintenance tasks. These my include such tasks as mowing your lawn, shoveling snow, having your HVAC...
When your are having any extensive work done at your home, the last thing you want are surprises. We know there are always a variety of questions you'll have when you need to make a sewer pipe repair call. How long with the process take? Will I still be able to use...
All of your home's plumbing is connected to your main house sewer line. A clog in your sewer main drain can create a plumbing nightmare. Here's what you should know about the warning signs of a clog in your house sewer drain system. 1) The Sewer Main Drain Basics Your...
For every New York City resident, the winter may seem like the perfect season to hibernate. However, this part of the year is when we should all remain alert and ready to protect our homes from the cold weather. Generally, ice has the tendency to sneak up on us and...
Diseases caused by dirty water are a legitimate concern, yet often overlooked. As a sewer contractor attending to thousands of calls each year, Balkan provides relief from water leaks and sewer clogs. By the same token, Balkan witnesses that homeowners do not...