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A Drainage Minute: April Showers Bring Sewer Backups

Preventative Sewer Rodding: Why It’s Essential for Your Home Spring rains bring rising water levels, and while this is great for gardens, it’s not so great for your sewer system. As groundwater increases, it puts additional pressure on sewer lines. These systems are made up of many connected pipes with joints that can become vulnerable … [Read More]

5 Essential Sewer & Drain Maintenance Tips for Fall

As fall sets in, it’s time to prepare your home’s sewer and drainage system for the seasonal challenges ahead. Tree roots, falling leaves, and increased water flow can all cause drain blockages or expensive sewer repairs. While you may be busy enjoying fall festivals, pumpkins and apple cider, throw on a cozy sweatshirt and fuzzy … [Read More]

7 Springtime Tips for Your Sewer & Drains

You don’t need the luck of the Irish to keep your sewer and drains flowing. Below are some tips and easy steps you can take to prevent backups and clogged drains in your home this spring. 1) Remember the 4P’s! Don’t flush anything other than toilet paper and waste down your toilets. Contrary to popular … [Read More]

5 Sewer Rodding Facts

Your sewer plays a very important role in your home, as it carries waste out and away from it. So when it backs up, an immediate solution is necessary. Sewer rodding is the most effective way to clear blockages in your sewer line that happen due to tree roots or items clogging the pipes that … [Read More]

What to Do About Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line

While trees in your backyard provide shade and privacy, their roots wreak havoc on the sewer pipes buried beneath them. Here at Reid & Pederson, our technicians find a LOT of tree roots in sewer lines. In fact, tree roots are the number one cause of sewer backups that we see. Read on to learn … [Read More]

The Right Way to Manage Sewer Problems

Home ownership definitely has its ups and downs. The upside being that your home is your source of pride and the place you feel most comfortable. The downside? Being told you need an unexpected repair. Sometimes a repair is a simple, cheap DIY but other times, home repairs can be costly, especially if the repair … [Read More]

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