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What You Should Know About Locating Sewer Lines In Chicago

Planting a garden or installing a water feature may be on your list of home improvement projects in Chicago this year. If so, you’ll want to make sure you take note of our sewer locating services because you will likely need it before beginning your project. Whether there needs to be a new sewer line … [Read More]

What Is A P-Trap & How Does It Work?

Plumbing Traps As the name implies, p-traps, or plumbing traps, are shaped like the letter “p”, combining two 90-degree joints with a horizontal overflow pipe. One of these joints exits the drain of the sink and is joined to another containing a seal system that allows water to flow into the pipe but not flow … [Read More]

5 Things to Never Put Down Your Drains

With the current global COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have found ourselves at home a lot more than usual, trying to find that perfect balance between work and family duties. But what you probably haven’t thought about is the pressure the extra time at home has put on your drains. In this article, our sewer and … [Read More]

5 Benefits of a Home Sewer Line Video Inspection

When it comes to the plumbing system in your home, there are a number of new and great innovations in the field that can help to make sure your plumbing work is carried out more accurately and more efficiently. One of these great new methods is professional video drain inspections. With so much of your home’s … [Read More]

Sump Pump, Battery Backup, or a Home Generator?

How to Find the Right Combination To Prevent Basement Flooding If your home has a basement, there’s a pretty good chance it has an electric sump pump or two in it. A sump pump operates by mechanically pumping rain and groundwater away from your home so it doesn’t enter your basement and cause flooding. Since sump pumps … [Read More]

Statement Update on COVID-19

As we continue to navigate these uncertain times during the COVID-19 outbreak, we want you, our valued customers, to know that we are here for you. Governor Pritzker has put forth a legal protection order for Illinois residents. Reid & Pederson provides sanitary sewer services necessary for the safe operation of a residence, and therefore, … [Read More]

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