If your basement floor drain has ever gurgled, bubbled, or overflowed during a heavy rainstorm, you know how fast things can go from normal to stressful. One minute everything’s fine; the next, there’s water creeping across your basement floor. At Reid & Pederson Drainage, our drain and sewer specialists see this happen in homes across … [Read More]
Spring in the South Suburbs of Chicago and Northwest Indiana doesn’t ease in gently. The snow melts, the ground thaws, and then the rain starts — sometimes all in the same week. For a lot of homeowners, that combination hits their drain and sewer systems harder than any other time of year. At Reid & … [Read More]
Stop Sewer Odors at the Source: Simple Tips to Prevent Dry Drains Have you ever walked into your bathroom, basement, or laundry room and been hit with a sudden, unpleasant sewer smell? Before you panic about costly drain repairs or a major backup, take a deep breath (maybe not too deep!)—the culprit might be something … [Read More]
Municipal sewer systems should work silently without thinking much about it—until something goes wrong. Yet these complicated systems are constantly working to whisk wastewater away and safely treat it before returning clean water to your community. But when trouble strikes, who is responsible, and what do you do next? The drain and sewer specialists at … [Read More]
Are you tired of wasting so much water every day and watching your water bill rise? If you’re struggling to conserve more water and lower your costs, there are some water conversation tips for homeowners that can help. Learn how to empower yourself to stay on top of your water usage without the stress. Here’s … [Read More]
If you have a basement, you may have noticed u-shaped metal or plastic guards fitted around the outside of your basement windows. Called a window well, these have a few different purposes. What are Window Wells For? The first purpose of a window well is that they are designed to allow light into partially underground … [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.