Underground drain line repair work, by its very nature, routinely presents unexpected challenges. How things appear to the naked eye on the surface, have little to do with what may be encountered once excavation begins. In addition, what may seem like a simple...
Any time a sub surface plumbing system breaks it is stressful, and entails dealing with an unfamiliar repair and type of work. Requiring an emergency sewer pipe repair, or water line repair, is a once in a lifetime experience for most. The stress gets compounded when...
A broken sewer trap can create many different issues for a property owner. Besides waste water leaking out, and stoppages being created, sewer gases can escape. Sewer gases can fill an entire home with noxious odors, and create quality of life issues for you and your...
Because sewer pipes are underground and out of sight, they are often out of mind until you realize you have a broken sewer pipe and need sewer repair. They are taken for granted until they break. When this happens, if you have a low-lying yard you may notice pools of...
A broken sewer pipe can have devastating effects if not repaired properly. Anyone with a set of tools can claim to be provide sewer repair service, but there is more than just having the tools for the job. Successful sewer repair combines the right tools, the...
Water can leak into a basement for a wide variety of reasons. In most cases a professional will be needed to rectify the condition. That could mean a water-proofing contractor, plumber, or roofer. [highlight]But in many cases a homeowner can stop water leaking into...
When sewer line repairs are needed one can tend to panic, and possibly rush into a hiring decision. If you are a property owner, this should be an urge to avoid. There are many factors to consider before making a hiring decision. Likewise, there are things a property...
A sewer trap pit was causing a busy and popular Queens restaurant a lot of distress. They were experiencing both a sewer smell and foul smelling water in their pit. One would normally think that the house sewer was broken or defective. [highlight]This is an example of...
Sewer check valves are installed ever more increasingly as a remedy for city sewer backups. What many people do not realize is that while sewer check valves are relatively simple devices, it takes a skilled professional to install them properly. It is not a job for a...
A sewer smell in house can be very annoying and even exasperating for the typical homeowner. In some cases a sewer smell can even be found just outside one's home. For a person unfamiliar with common plumbing problems, a sewer smell problem in a house can be difficult...
A sewer backflow preventer can provide relief to long suffering property owners. In many areas of the country, NYC included, property owners suffer extensive damage from city sewer backwater. This typically occurs when a public drain system surcharges, becomes...
A combined house sewer is the most common type of house sewer connection in NYC. It has unique characteristics that are unlike a dedicated house storm sewer or house sanitary sewer. [highlight]A combined sewer system for a house or building combines the flow of rain...