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How to Avoid Low-Quality, Uninsured Plumbing Services
Many of us remember an old auto repair commercial that goes “Pay me now, or pay me later.” The same principle applies to plumbing...
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What Is a Private Sewer Lateral and How Does It Work?
Most homeowners only think about sewer lines until there’s a problem. Whenever there’s and problem with your home’s sewage system – and...
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How to Clean a Sewer Line
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...
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How to Troubleshoot Sewer Line Problems
Even if you haven’t noticed any issues, undiagnosed sewer line problems have the potential to cause extensive damage to your home if not...
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How to Identify and Repair a Sewer Line Belly
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...
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Locate Underground Utility Lines – Before You Begin Digging
Replacing underground utilities is a complex process. Whenever excavating or digging into the ground is required, it’s critical to...
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Replacing Your Service Water Line
Sometimes a plunger is not sufficient to solve your plumbing problems. As a homeowner, you will most likely experience problems with the...
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What Is Pipe Bursting Technology?
What Is Pipe Bursting? Pipe bursting is a trenchless sewer repair method that involves breaking and expanding the existing buried sewer...
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Winter Rains Have Arrived in the Bay Area
Unlike recent past years, the rainy winter season is actually bringing rain this year to the San Francisco Bay Area and Oakland! Our...
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Keep Your Holidays Happy with Free Flowing Drains!
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...
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New California Law Requires Use of Lead-Free Plumbing Fixtures
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a slew of state legislation. On the climate front, the governor signed bills...
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Is Buying Sewer Insurance a Good Idea?
You may have heard about sewer insurance and wondered whether you should invest in the protection. Indeed sewer line and sewer lateral...
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Buying a Home in the Spring and the Benefits of Going Green
While there may be regional differences in peak real estate seasons across the country, it’s well known that peak home buying in the...
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How to Unclog a Kitchen Sink with a Garbage Disposal
The holidays are coming and though this holiday season will be a bit different than season’s past, two things remain the same. Rich,...
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Sewer Lines, Storm Drains, and the California Rainy Season
Note: This post was originally written in 2015 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Wintertime is the typical rainy...
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EBMUD Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) Compliance
With mandates from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, the...
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How Pipe Spy Oakland is Coping with the Pandemic
It’s not a shock that a lot of small businesses are hurting right now. Implementing new safety protocols, buying new equipment and PPE...
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The Importance of a Sewer Inspection Before Buying a Home
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...
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How to Identify the Symptoms of a Sewer Line Break
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....
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5 Signs You May Need to Replace Your Water Line
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...
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