Sewer Repair

Sewage backing up into your home is one of those situations where every minute counts. That’s why it’s important to know what to do in the first 10 minutes of a sewer backup emergency. What you do right now determines how much damage gets done, how much the cleanup costs, and how quickly life gets…

Most sewer problems are invisible until they become impossible to ignore, and a sewer camera inspection changes that completely. But the question is – what to expect during a sewer camera inspection?  First of all, it is the fastest and most reliable way to find out what is actually happening inside your pipes without any…

Understanding the differences between trenchless sewer repair vs. traditional dig-and-replace can help you have a more informed conversation with your plumber. Above all, it will set realistic expectations for cost, timeline, and how much of your property will be disturbed. If you’ve been told you need sewer line repair, one of the first questions to…

Most homeowners never think about what their sewer line is actually made of until something goes wrong. But comparing cast iron vs. PVC vs. clay pipes isn’t just for comparison’s sake. The material running beneath your yard has a lot to do with how often you’ll need drain cleaning, how likely you are to face…

It’s one of the most common questions homeowners ask once they learn how old their sewer line actually is: how long does a sewer line last? Unlike a water heater or a furnace, a sewer line doesn’t come with a sticker showing its install date or an obvious countdown to replacement. It sits buried and…

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…