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Sewer Rodding vs. Hydro-jetting: What’s the Difference, Anyway?

When you experience a blocked drain or sewer, your first plan of attack to clear it may be to snake the drain yourself. While snaking may appear to clear your problem, did you know that it’s really only a temporary solution to it? Why, you ask? Snaking basically just cuts a hole through your clog, … [Read More]

Sewer Repairs & Second Opinions

Facing an unexpected home repair? Getting a second opinion may be a good idea. Why You Should Get A Second Opinion You work hard for your money. You use it to provide for yourself and your family, for home improvements, vacations, savings – the list is endless. Being told you need a costly home repair … [Read More]

How to Clear a Clogged Drain, the Right Way!

There will likely come a time when you experience slow drains in your home. While your best bet is to call a professional to remedy your problem, you may first try to remedy the problem yourself. Many times, this means grabbing a bottle of Drano, pouring it into the drain and hoping it cheaply and … [Read More]

How to Choose the Right Home Services Company

It’s happening. You hear gurgling in the toilet. Your bathtub is taking a little too long to fully drain. You start smelling something funny throughout your home. Nobody wants to deal with a dreaded sewer backup, however, if you are experiencing one, it’s important to know what to look for when searching for a reputable … [Read More]

How Sewer Rodding Works

When your sewer backs up, you need a quick and effective fix. Not only is a sewer backup unsanitary but it’s also pretty messy and can cause some pretty massive destruction, too. One of the best ways to prevent sewer backups in your home is by having your sewer rodded every year. Annual sewer rodding in … [Read More]

A Brief History of Sewer Systems

The EPA estimates that a single person turns 50-70 gallons of water into sewage every day. The early history of sewers and sewage treatment is quite fascinating and really makes us thankful for the systems we have in place today! The First Drainage Systems By 3200 BC, inhabitants of the Orkney Islands in Scotland devised … [Read More]

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