For homeowners, it’s only a matter of time before something goes wrong with their plumbing. And panic is usually the first response when that happens; not without reason. Leaking water can ruin flooring, roofs, furniture, and your other possessions. Even a slight delay in calling an emergency plumber can lead to thousands of dollars in […]
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A leak in a pipe fitting can disrupt your entire household for weeks, cause damage worth thousands of dollars, and make life miserable. Unless you are standing in a foot of water, you should have time to examine the plumber’s experts who will be repairing your piping, installing a water heater, cleaning the drain, or […]
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Sewer problems are more common than you imagine. Los Angeles County alone spends $479 million a year on the replacement and rehabilitation of damaged sewers. That’s a lot. As a homeowner, you can save on sewer cleaning if you call a plumber as soon as you notice any of these signs of sewer trouble. Six […]
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DIY water heater repair is an excellent way to save a little money if you know what you are doing. That simply isn’t the case for most homeowners. A poor job may damage your heater, leading to a costly replacement. If you aren’t sure, don’t even try. The challenges to pulling off a successful water […]
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When you think about it, plumbing and vents don’t sound like they could go together. A vent in plumbing may sound like another name for a drain, but that isn’t anywhere near the truth. In fact, plumbing vents have a specific purpose that makes them, especially important and needed in certain situations, and here’s what […]
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A flooded crawl space can wreak havoc on your home. Whether your crawl space has taken on an abundance of water due to torrential rain, a sewer backup, or broken/ leaking pipes, one thing is clear. The resulting standing water is a major problem that must be addressed. Failing to remedy your flooding crawl space […]
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A storm drain, which is sometimes known as a catch basin, is essentially used to collect water run-off from rain water while channeling it out and away from buildings, yards, parking lots or other areas where it might pool and potentially cause damage. Clogged storm drains negate this function, and if not taken care of […]
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