Sewage systems are usually taken for granted. Until something goes wrong, many people do not realize its importance and as a result, are often faced with costly repairs. The one thing homeowners cannot do is avoid necessary repairs. Sewage lines that are damaged can leak harmful materials into the ground that may make a home unsafe to live in. What … Read More
Plumbing Tips for Homeowners
A home is a long-term investment – but in order for that investment to grow in value, it must be maintained and sometimes improved. To keep home plumbing systems in good working order and properly maintain your home, a dedicated homeowner should learn the basics when it comes to maintaining a home’s plumbing, pipes, and fixtures. Plumbing Tips for Homeowners: … Read More
How to Prevent a Sewer Backup
It’s that time of year when spring cleaning is on your mind and you’re preparing for the nicer weather to return. You’re sorting your closets, cleaning out your pantry, making repairs and updating things around the house. One area that many people forget to focus on is their home’s plumbing. As one of the most utilized parts of your home, … Read More
Why You Should Avoid a DIY Sewer Line Repair
As a homeowner, it’s important to know how to fix common problems that might occur around the house. Over time, many homeowners become a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to basic household projects. However, there is one DIY project that isn’t basic and is best left to the professionals: sewer line repair. Sewer repairs can quickly become complex when handled by someone … Read More
Pipe Spy’s Building – Now with More Art! from Muralist Kate DeCiccio
Pipe Spy’s customers rarely visit our headquarters, but we have some exciting news to share about it. We’ve always been proud of the Pipe Spy warehouse, with its distinctive blue-and-yellow striping. Now we are proud to present the mural art of SF Bay Area’s Kate DeCiccio, which Pipe Spy commissioned to honor our local West Oakland community. About Kate Deciccio … Read More
How to Prepare for El Niño: Managing Sewer Lines
How will El Niño Affect Sewer Lines? El Niño’s storm systems have the potential to wreak havoc on your sewer lines. If El Niño brings rain to the Bay Area this winter, flooding and sewer backups are likely to happen; if your drains and sewers aren’t clean, you could have ugly plumbing issues. Storms and clogged drains are a bad … Read More
Sewer Backup Causes: What’s Causing your Backup?
Sewer backups can be caused by a lot of things – and they are a huge, and sometimes, completely unexpected, headache for virtually every homeowner. Sewer backups can cause a great deal of damage to your home, but not every instance will be the same. Unless you are able to properly identify the cause of your backup, it’s impossible to … Read More