Sewer Systems
The Signs Of A Collapsed Sewer Line
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile normal sewer line clogs can be a pain to deal with, a collapsed sewer line is everybody’s nightmare. It can cause leaks and backups that can cost you thousands of dollars to repair, besides damaging your property. The impacts can also be hazardous to…
How Is Water Contamination Caused By Flooding?
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith our six-month-long hurricane season, South Florida is no stranger to flooding. While the dangerous waters are a destructive nuisance, flooding can also be a health hazard. As substantial amounts of water flow rapidly, the flood can pick up debris, soil, and other pollutants. This…
Maintaining A Healthy Septic Tank
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn South Florida, septic tanks are not as common as they are in northern states. However, you can still find them in older or historic buildings. Knowing how to maintain it if you have one is essential for the safety of your septic system and…
The Health Hazards Of Sewage Water
Reading Time: 3 minutesSewage overflows can occur without warning, putting yourself and those that you love at risk of certain health hazards. In South Florida, tree root invasion and clogged pipes put sewage systems at risk of overflow. Sewer repair and cleaning services are essential to prevent the…
Reasons To Consider A Sewer Camera Inspection
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat goes on in your sewer isn’t something you’d willingly choose to look at, right? Yet there are times when a sewer camera inspection is the best thing for your plumbing. Being able to see exactly what’s going on in your sewer line will give…
Basic Sewer Drain Maintenance
Reading Time: 3 minutesSewer drain maintenance might be the last thing you want to do as a homeowner. The good news is it is doable. The even better news is, there are drain experts that can do it for you. But in following the latest trend for DIY,…
Get A Sewer Inspection To Prepare For Hurricane Season
Reading Time: 3 minutesShould you get a sewer inspection in preparation for hurricane season? Yes, you should! Damaged or compromised sewer systems can lead to flooding in the event of a hurricane or powerful storm. Hurricanes can cause thousands of dollars in damages to your property. Getting your…
Plumbing Maintenance: When, What, & How?
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile our home plumbing is not something we think about often, households across America waste around a trillion gallons of water annually! From burst pipes to slow leaks, proper plumbing maintenance is critical to the upkeep of your home. Here, the expert technicians at Art…
Do You Have To Excavate For A Sewer Repair?
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery home will inevitably need repairs in its sewer line, and that can be nerve-wracking. Typically, when people think about sewer repair, they think of digging up their entire yard and ruining their lawn. Fortunately, in the past two decades, trenchless and less invasive repairs…
The History (& Problems) Of Cast Iron Pipes
Reading Time: 3 minutesJust how long have people been moving water from one location to another? It’s a question you may never have considered before, but the history behind it is fascinating. Civilizations have been creating different ways of moving water since the time of ancient Roman aqueducts,…
Clearing Obstructions With Sewer Jetting
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen your pipes are getting clogged, and everything is draining slowly, you should call a plumber for a sewer cleaning. Don’t wait for your plumbing system to back up and cause a mess. The average home should get its pipes cleaned every 18 to 24…
Plumbing Problems In Apartments
Reading Time: 2 minutesMany people living in apartments don’t know a whole lot about how their plumbing system works. Apartment plumbing can be very different than residential plumbing, which can cause additional issues whenever there’s a problem: clogs, overflow, etc. A lack of understanding about apartment plumbing problems…
