Sewer Lines

When we find ourselves dealing with the challenges of an unforeseen home repair, the first question we have is, “How much is this going...

Obtaining a sewer lateral permit is required before installing a sewer lateral in Oakland, California. Sewer permits issued by the city...

Some homeowners find themselves dealing with an unexpected and worsening problem on their property: sinkholes. Sinkholes are usually an...

Low-flow toilets have become popular in recent years. As the name suggests, low-flow toilets use less water, which is an important...

If you’re a property owner in the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure sure informed about private sewer later (PSL) pressure tests. A PSL...

Most homeowners only think about sewer lines until there’s a problem. Whenever there’s and problem with your home’s sewage system – and...

The toilet water is bubbling. Water is backing up in the tub. The kitchen sink drain is making a sucking sound. It’s time to clean your...

Even if you haven’t noticed any issues, undiagnosed sewer line problems have the potential to cause extensive damage to your home if not...

Sewer line bellies are a common problem with sewer pipes and can be a real headache for homeowners. A belly or sag in a sewer pipe will...

Replacing underground utilities is a complex process. Whenever excavating or digging into the ground is required, it’s critical to...

What Is Pipe Bursting? Pipe bursting is a  trenchless sewer repair  method that involves breaking and expanding the existing buried sewer...

Unlike recent past years, the rainy winter season is actually bringing rain this year to the San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland! Our...

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...

You may have heard about sewer insurance and wondered whether you should invest in the protection. Indeed sewer line and sewer lateral...

Note: This post was originally written in 2015 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Wintertime is the typical rainy...

Buying a home can be one of the most challenging things you do in life. It’s often a stressful process with so many things you need to...

The sewer line is a part of your house. Just like your roof, your doors and your windows – it serves a particular function and purpose....

A water line break is the last thing you want to come home to after a hard day at work. You’re tired, you likely don’t know where to...

A clog in your sewer line can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it or what to do next. In this article, we’ll...

When fat, oil, and grease (FOG) are poured down the drain, sewer blockages and overflows can occur. Sewer overflows spill raw sewage onto...