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 »

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 methods of trenchless sewer repair vary in how involved and expensive the process will be. Here are your options. 1. Pipe Bursting Pipe bursting removes the old pipe… 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 »

Plumbers install water pipes behind walls and under concrete, mainly for the homeowner’s benefit. After all, who wants to be tripping over and running into exposed pipes all day? However, when it comes to spotting leaks in your plumbing, this setup is less than ideal. More often than not, you won’t even realize you leak… Continue Reading »

Why Are Tree Roots Drawn To Your Sewage Pipes? The biggest threat from trees to your sewer lateral is tree roots. The roots sit deep in the ground, and they search for water. As the tree continues to grow, so will the roots. You can usually estimate how big the roots are by looking at the… Continue Reading »

Sewer repair and replacement are necessary services, but they’re also costly. If you’re about to buy a home, you must know how to avoid sewer problems in the long run to keep your system in great shape for as long as possible. These tips will help you take care of the sewer in the home… 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 »

The EBMUD (East Bay Municipal Utility District) Private Sewer Lateral Program is an ordinance made to “establish regulations for the inspection, testing, repair, replacement, and ongoing maintenance of Private Sewer Laterals” (EBMUD Website). Even though the ordinance has been on the books since 2011, many people fail to meet compliance standards yearly. So, to help… 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 »