Unless your home is the rare pier & beam variety, the sewer system and sewer lines are always going to be buried under the concrete slab. Accessibility and excavation work are always the biggest factors that go into average costs when building a quote. Limited access due to pool decks, as well as unknown variables … [Read More]
When it comes to sewer line repairs, many factors affect the number of repair option(s) available as well as the final price. Some of the aspects that determine our repair or replacement methods are: Location of the ProblemIf the break is under the home, we will usually have to excavate a tunnel to the area. … [Read More]
We can perform multiple diagnostic tests for sewer line breaks. Sometimes multiple tests are performed in a particular order in an attempt to rule out an event or to narrow down the location so that the next step can be determined. Hydrostatic Pressure TestThe primary and most common test to determine whether a sewer line … [Read More]
The first signs of a potential issue are usually a stoppage or a clog. However, you should not be overly alarmed if your toilet clogs up, especially if it can be cleared with a basic plunger. If toilets are the original builder-grade toilets, this could be a recurring problem. If you continue to have toilet … [Read More]
In Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and other surrounding communities, most homes are built using PVC pipe, with a much smaller percentage being cast iron. The type of material used is the biggest variable in regard to potential problems. Below is a brief overview of the most common issues that we see (in some cases, one or more … [Read More]
If your break or issue is not under your home or business but instead in the main sewer line going to the city sewer system (or septic system), then this would typically be inspected via video sewer camera. The problem spot is identified using the camera’s head and a locator. This will give us the … [Read More]
