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 »
Bad Smelling Drains – What Can You Do About Them?
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 »
What to Know About Trees and Your Sewer Line
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 »
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 »
