If you have a new construction or demolition project, you will need to disconnect, or plug, the sewer and water main lines. Balkan can take care of that!
Get An Instant Service QuoteWe know how important it is to have mission critical milestones be completed correctly and on time. Delays cost money. When your next major alteration or new construction project requires whole site demolition, remember that work cannot begin until you have your water main and house sewer service properly disconnected.
Property sewer and water disconnections are commonly referred to as plugs. In fact, the actual DEP permits required are called Plug Permits.
A sewer and water disconnection, or plug, is a permanent and irreversible termination of those services. This also results in the DEP closing the associated accounts and ends the billing cycles for those services.
There is a common misconception that turning off your water service is the same as plugging it. That is not the case.
Water service can be shut via the main control valve, a curb valve, or the tap connection on the city main under the roadway. A plugged water line cannot be put back into service.
Sewer service, on the other hand, is usually plugged at the curb line and can usually be reactivated as long as the existing connection is verified in working order.
Only plugging service lines will result in the closing of associated accounts and, in turn, the billing cycle for those services.
Similar to all work performed on a house sewer or a water service line, there is a defined process that also requires DEP permits, and typically a DOT permit as well.
Note that before the permit process can even start, the owner of the property must submit a notarized permission letter that expressly states their desire to permanently plug the house sewer and water service line.
Permit applications are then submitted to the DEP and DOT before moving on to the pre-inspection site visit.
Once permits are approved, typically 2-5 days, work is scheduled with inspections to follow.
In most cases, sewer and water disconnections are started and completed the very same day.
The day after inspection and backfill all finished surfaces are permanently restored and the required sign-offs are typically issued by the NYC DEP in 1 to 5 days.
The Balkan Team performs more disconnection work than any contractor in NYC. Our loyal client base is partly due to a uniform price structure, and an easy to understand item pricing methodology.
In many cases Team Balkan can provide you a Sewer and Water Disconnections quote in an hour or less via the Team Balkan Instant Quote. If a site visit is required, we guarantee you a response time of 4 hours or less. Get a quote now.
Once the problem is properly diagnosed, we can schedule service to repair your water or sewer line. Balkan will typically commence work the same day, or the next work day.
Once work commences on your property it is a seamless process. We will work continuously (as allowed by NYC Agencies) until your water or sewer issue is resolved. Disturbed finished surfaces are restored the next work day.
We back every full water or sewer line replacement we conduct with an unconditional, 10-year guarantee. We even put it into writing!
Max was incredibly thorough, polite, efficient, and knowledgeable. As a new homeowner, I had a lot of questions that he was ready and willing to answer. He also offered me a lot of advice about general maintenance that was extremely helpful and also suggested other services that I should purchase to protect my sewer system. I could not have asked for a better experience; it was simply terrific on all counts.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc. exceeded all my expectations. From the time they arrived to the time that they left. They were just so so thorough in asking, answering & explaining what caused my leak as well as the resolution. They were definitely knowledgeable & courteous, Their manner was kind & caring (they were mindful about protecting our floors). I would & will highly recommend anyone to use Joseph L. Balkan Inc if they want to be assured to have Peace Of Mind that the job at hand will be be done and done well. I Am One Happy Customer!
John is the most professional and courteous plumber I have ever hired. He came and took care of the clog for me right away. He also taught me a few things about plumbing. I can tell John is the MVP on your team.
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