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 »
How to Avoid Costly Sewer Repairs After You Buy a Home
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 »
How to Clear a Clogged Shower Drain
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 »
Four Plumbing New Year’s Resolutions
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 »
All About The EBMUD Private Sewer Lateral Program
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 »
When Should You Replace Your Water Heater?
Let Us Help You Make This Important Decision! Do you think it may be time to replace your water heater? Knowing your water heater has a problem is easy, but figuring out if it has reached the end of the line is challenging. Don’t worry; the Streamline Plumbing experts are here to help you determine… Continue Reading »
Streamline Plumbing Wins Pulse City News Award for Excellence
Streamline Plumbing & Drain received 5 out of 5 stars and the Pulse of the City News Award for Excellence! The Pulse of the City News Award for Excellence is given to businesses that “deliver on their promise of exceptional service.” The Pulse of the City organization uses independent research to identify businesses in the… Continue Reading »
