Drain and sewer crews call the day after Thanksgiving “Brown Friday,” and it earns the name. A full day of cooking, dishwashing, and extra guests puts more strain on a sewer line than almost any other day of the year. At Reid & Pederson Drainage, we’ve been answering those calls across Crete, the South Suburbs, … [Read More]
A water-saving toilet should mean a lower water bill and less waste. In many older homes, it means something else: a toilet that clogs far more often than the one it replaced. Reid & Pederson Drainage sees this regularly across Crete and the South Suburbs, and the toilet itself is rarely the whole story. The … [Read More]
September brings fuller schedules and increased household water use. At Reid & Pederson Drainage, this is also the season when minor sewer issues tend to become significant ones, typically because no inspection took place before a backup occurred. A brief seasonal check can prevent this outcome. Why Fall Puts More Pressure on Sewer Lines None … [Read More]
Slow drains tend to show up more often once summer heat settles in, and it’s rarely a coincidence. At Reid & Pederson Drainage, we hear from homeowners across Crete, the South Suburbs, and Northwest Indiana every summer with the same complaint: drains that used to work fine are suddenly sluggish. In most cases, something changed … [Read More]
Summer is peak growing season, and that includes underground. While your yard looks healthy on the surface, tree roots may be doing serious damage to your sewer line without any obvious signs. At Reid & Pederson Drainage, we see this more than any other issue during the warmer months, and it almost always gets caught … [Read More]
Downspout problems are often associated with gutters, but once water moves underground, a clog can become a foundation concern. Because the extension is buried, homeowners may not realize there is a blockage until water begins collecting near the house. Reid & Pederson Drainage frequently encounters this issue: water pooling near a home after rainfall, with … [Read More]
No matter where you are in the South Suburbs of Illinois or Northwest Indiana, our team is ready to provide top-tier drain and sewer services. From small residences to sprawling multi-unit complexes, we handle it all with efficiency, expertise, and care.