How to Avoid Low-Quality, Uninsured Plumbing Services

Crew Chief Gabe Pipe Spy Oakland

Many of us remember an old auto repair commercial that goes “Pay me now, or pay me later.” The same principle applies to plumbing services and repair. The message boils down to “You can pay now to get the job done right, or you can pay twice: once in an attempt to save money and then once again to get … Read More

Winter Rains Have Arrived in the Bay Area

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Unlike recent past years, the rainy winter season is actually bringing rain this year to the San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland! Our cities are finally getting a good rinse, trees and foliage are receiving badly needed hydration, and the Sierras are seeing record snowfall. We can all be thankful for the precipitation in our wildfire and drought-prone California. While … Read More

Keep Your Holidays Happy with Free Flowing Drains!

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You’ve spent the entire day cooking and feasting with friends and family. Everyone has a full belly and is full of good cheer. The turkey and fixings were delicious, and reconnecting with loved ones feels particularly gratifying in these pandemic times. Fortunately, the relatives jump into action when it’s time to clean up. Uncle is at the sink rinsing dishes, … Read More

Buying a Home in the Spring and the Benefits of Going Green

Earth Day in Oakland

While there may be regional differences in peak real estate seasons across the country, it’s well known that peak home buying in the spring is universal. The weather is nice, and sellers can show their properties in the best light. Likewise, green features can keep your home running more efficiently at lower cost, so it’s something for sellers to consider … Read More

How Pipe Spy Oakland is Coping with the Pandemic

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It’s not a shock that a lot of small businesses are hurting right now. Implementing new safety protocols, buying new equipment and PPE for workers, and changing policies to keep employees and customers safe. The task at hand, this past summer, for companies that have been able to maintain operations has been to shift. Many small businesses in the East … Read More

COVID-19: A Thank You to Essential Service Workers

Lab Worker Holds Test Tube of Blood Labeled Coronavirus COVID-19 Disease.

It’s difficult to describe what we are all experiencing as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Every aspect of our daily lives (work, home, and social) has been impacted. We hope that you’re keeping updated as the situation unfolds and as communities continue sheltering in place to protect themselves and their loved ones. Many businesses are closed, and … Read More

Safety First: Why Pipe Spy’s Confined Space Certification is So Important

Sewer line repair or replacement is physically demanding work and not visible to us above ground. Though we have tools that help us gather information about where the sewer line is located, its depth, surface areas that need to be restored, and other utilities in proximity, the total story is not revealed until we dig the ground up where necessary to complete the project. … Read More

Utility Easements: Getting Your Neighbors’ Blessing

Sometimes neighbors share utility spaces underneath their properties, and it’s not always a welcomed realization. By law, an easement is a right to cross or otherwise use someone else’s land for a specified purpose; and lots can get lost in the translation of this law when it comes to property lines, neighbors, and the cost to resolve issues related to it. To … Read More

Sustainable Plumbing: Improving the World and Leaving No One Behind

Sustainable plumbing has plenty of benefits, including energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and cost effectivenes. For those reasons, it’s best for communities, households, and individuals to invest in reliable plumbing systems. Due to the many great benefits of sustainable plumbing, we want to spread awareness about the many upcoming recognition days meant to acknowledge the work we do as plumbers, … Read More

The Pipe Spy Difference

Prospective customers frequently ask us: What is it that makes our team different? What exactly is the Pipe Spy difference? One of our guiding principles is that we want to be the sewer repair company you’ll recommend to your friends and neighbors. This mission has led our team to develop the expertise, depth of experience and knowledge of local sewer … Read More