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Basements don’t flood on sunny days. They flood at 2 a.m. during a storm, right when you’re least prepared. If your sump pump is failing, there is a high chance that there were some sump pump warning signs leading to that. In essence, sump pump repair now beats a flooded basement later. Catching the warning…

Your sewer line runs from your house all the way to the street, and somewhere along that path, ownership quietly changes hands. Most homeowners have no idea that sewer line repair responsibility isn’t as simple as it sounds, so they don’t know who’s responsible for sewer line repairs. Chicago’s system makes this even trickier. Knowing…

A sewer backup doesn’t wait for a good time to happen. It shows up during a storm, floods your basement, and leaves you Googling emergency sewer repair while standing in ankle-deep water. Naturally, the next question is: Does homeowners insurance cover sewer backups? The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no, and knowing the…

Your drain’s clogged again, and now you’re stuck picking between two options you don’t fully understand. And it’s hydro jetting vs. snaking. Hydro jetting and snaking both clear a blocked pipe, but they don’t do it the same way, and picking the wrong one can waste your money and your time. Here’s how to tell…

That sump pump sitting in your basement corner doesn’t ask for much, until the day it fails you. A quick test every so often is the easiest way to catch problems before they turn into a full sump pump repair. So, how often should you test your sump pump, actually? Let’s break it down. Testing…

Nobody thinks about their sewer line until it fails. Then the panic sets in, and the questions start. Does homeowners insurance cover sewer line damage? Will insurance pay for sewer line repair, or is this coming out of your pocket? The honest answer is “it depends,” and we’re going to break down exactly what that…