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Sewer problems can be notoriously difficult to find, and harder to fix. Your sewer system is an extremely important part of your home’s plumbing, but most of it is out of sight, and therefore out of mind. Learning how to spot the first signs of trouble, how to take care of your sewer system, and the best way to approach repairs can save you a lot of time, energy, and headaches.

If you could use some local help with your sewer system, we offer sewer repair and replacement, sewer jetting, and sewer inspection services in Tracy, Mountain House, Manteca, Lathrop, and more. Call us any time to learn more or get started.

When Did they Stop Using Clay Sewer Pipe?

Clay sewer pipes were used throughout history, up until pretty recently. Although you will still find some clay sewer pipe being installed in California, new clay pipes are not being put into the ground like they used to be. In the 1960s and 1970s, with the advent of plastic sewer [...]

By |2022-10-04T20:49:34+00:00July 1st, 2021|Pipes, Sewers|
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How to (And How Not To) Eliminate Sewer Odor in Your Home

Sewer problems can lead to some truly disgusting smells in your home. Before you use your space again, you’ll want to remove the smell. There are a few ways to get rid of the smell and a lot of misinformation about this process online. Get real tips on how to [...]

By |2021-03-25T21:25:13+00:00January 13th, 2021|Drains, Sewers|
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How Apartment Managers can Prevent Plumbing Problems

As an apartment manager, you may spend a lot of your time responding to tenant concerns and dealing with repairs. Plumbing problems likely make up a big portion of those concerns and repairs, costing you time, money, and perhaps undermining the condition of your property. You can save yourself these [...]

By |2023-11-29T14:24:29+00:00June 25th, 2020|Plumbing Tips & Opinions, Sewers|
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How to Run Plumbing to a Detached Garage

If you’re tired of living without a garage sink, or think your garage is the perfect place for your washing machine or a guest shower, you’ll need to run an underground water line out to it. Running utilities can be expensive or very cost-effective, depending on several factors such [...]

By |2024-01-24T01:16:25+00:00June 8th, 2020|DIY Plumbing, Plumbing Tips & Opinions, Sewers|
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How to Unclog a Sink with Grease In It

Did you, or maybe your kid, pour grease down the a sink? That’s likely to be the source of your clog. How do you unclog a sink with grease in it? Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as the many online guides make it out to be. You really don’t want [...]

By |2020-10-09T14:46:29+00:00October 3rd, 2019|DIY Plumbing, Plumbing Tips & Opinions, Sewers|
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Summer Sewer Problems to Watch Out for in Tracy

In Tracy, summer sewer problems can be just as dramatic as winter ones. While most people associate sewer problems with sudden, hard rains and flooding, the dry summer can do a number on your sewer as well. Here are a few summer sewer problems to watch out for in Tracy, [...]

By |2020-10-09T14:46:39+00:00July 9th, 2019|Garbage Disposals, Sewers|
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How to Diagnose a Slow Draining Toilet

A slow draining toilet is a much more confusing problem than a blockage. Slow draining toilets don’t seem to be blocked by anything physical but still might become so backed up they spill onto the floor. That’s one mess you want to avoid. So,learn how to diagnose a slow draining [...]

By |2020-10-09T14:46:59+00:00February 21st, 2019|Sewers, Toilets|
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Buying a New Home? Use This Plumbing Checklist

When you’re looking at buying a new home, it’s easy to get caught up on what you see on the surface. Then you start imagining your family in the home, where will that new couch go, and so on until you’re excitement clouds your judgment. You should be excited, but [...]

By |2020-10-09T14:47:32+00:00November 1st, 2018|Plumbing Tips & Opinions, Sewers|
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7574 Carmelo Ave.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 229-4749

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