If you’re like most homeowners, you probably wish that your sewer line would mind its own business without requiring your attention. However, sewer lines can become damaged by the roots from nearby trees, crack in an earthquake, or wear out due to age. Fortunately, you have options when these problems arise. Ideally, it would be… Continue Reading »
With 2021 drawing to a close, people are looking back at the previous decade and beginning to make their New Years Resolutions. Unfortunately, while most people resolve to lose weight or take better care of their health during the new year, it’s all too common for people to neglect their home plumbing system. So, the… Continue Reading »
A sudden sulfur-like odor, low water pressure across your entire home, slow drains, and a backup at the main drain are all signs that you need sewer repair. However, consider the many advantages of trenchless sewer repair before assuming that a big dig is necessary. Less Disruption Repairing or replacing sewer pipes could include digging… Continue Reading »
You and your plumbing have a contentious relationship even during the best times. However, when it comes to a holiday, all bets are off. If you thought you were having issues with your plumbing before, wait until your plumbing has to deal with your extended family! The holidays can be hard on your plumbing. Anything… Continue Reading »
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While most people thoroughly enjoy the festivities associated with the holiday, your drainage system may not feel quite the same way. As odd as it sounds, plumbers often refer to the day after Thanksgiving as “Brown Friday” due to the significant number of service calls they receive. Fortunately, there… Continue Reading »
At Streamline Plumbing & Underground Sewer Construction, our professional plumbers deal with one question the most. “How do I get rid of shower clogs?” ask our clients. We get asked this so often that we decided to put together this quick how-to list of shower drain-clearing procedures. Step 1 – Determine the Type of Clog… Continue Reading »
You first notice it when washing the dishes. Something smells off in your kitchen drain. You run hot water through your sink, hoping to eliminate the smell, but no such luck. Over the next few days, the scent intensifies until it becomes unbearable. It can be challenging to identify the source of drain odor and… Continue Reading »
One of the worst problems we encounter at Streamline Plumbing is when homeowners use chemical drain cleaners for their pipes. You may not realize it, but store-bought, liquid drain cleaners often make matters worse for your drains. Some of the issues we’ve seen with chemical drain cleaner usage include: Health Hazards Most drain cleaners contain… Continue Reading »
Sewer lines are more dangerous than most people realize, possibly rendering buildings unusable. But unfortunately, most property owners don’t know how to spot the signs of a broken sewer line. In light of that, the plumbers here at Streamline Plumbing & Underground Sewer Construction have come together and written a list of the five most… Continue Reading »
Are you interested in the benefits of trenchless sewer repair? Trenchless sewer repair is a method of replacing old sewer pipes without digging them up. Three main trenchless sewer repair methods vary in how involved and expensive the process will be. Here are your options. 1. Pipe Bursting Pipe bursting removes the old pipe and… Continue Reading »