Tag: sewer check valve

A Queens restaurant was battling foul sewer odors and water pooling in its trap pit — a messy problem that turned out to be more complex than it looked. The…

Sewer check valves may look simple, but installing them wrong can leave your home exposed to sewage flooding. The valve must be placed in the correct location, usually just inside…

A city sewer backup can cause serious property damage and health risks, especially in basements or businesses. One solution is to raise your house drain above the backwater level, preventing…

A homeowner near the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn was dealing with repeated sewer backups from both heavy rain and flooding during Hurricane Sandy. Balkan Sewer and Water Main provided a…

A sewer pit, also called an access pit, gives you entry to your house drain and sometimes water or gas lines. Many older pits are unsafe—missing covers, poorly sealed, or…

An automatic backwater valve is designed to completely stop sewage from backing up into your home, unlike check valves that only reduce the flow or manual valves that need to…

Sewer gate valves are very different from ordinary water valves because they must handle waste, grit, and solids without failing. Balkan installs specialized knife-edge valves that can fully stop backwater…

After Hurricane Sandy, many New Yorkers faced severe water damage from flooding, sewer backups, and power outages that left pumps useless. There are several ways homeowners can prepare before the…

A sewer valve is designed to protect your home from city sewer backups. While check valves reduce backflow, a manual sewer gate valve or flood gate valve can completely stop…

Basement flooding often starts with small issues like unsealed sewer pits, loose trap plugs, or gaps around pipes. Making these areas watertight can prevent costly water damage and mold. Check…