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]
Window wells rarely get attention until there’s a problem. The drain and sewer experts at Reid & Pederson Drainage regularly hear from homeowners who notice water pooling in a window well or new dampness in the basement, and the cause often traces back to a clogged drain that’s gone unnoticed for months. Below, we explain … [Read More]
There’s a specific kind of dread that comes with watching water creep up from your basement floor drain during a downpour. Your brain immediately jumps to worst-case scenarios: cracked pipe, root invasion, a repair bill with too many zeros. But here’s something a lot of homeowners in the South Suburbs and Northwest Indiana don’t realize: … [Read More]
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]
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.