Many property owners are not aware of a common issue that can affect their plumbing system, backflow. This occurs when water flows opposite the direction it should. This can occur in any plumbing situation, but the one most want to avoid is dirty water flowing INTO their toilet tank. The Importance of Preventing Backflow Having clean, fresh, drinkable water is something... Read More

Spring is in the air and with that, comes the desire to spring clean. As you are scrubbing baseboards and wiping out cabinets, take a moment to also check your plumbing! If your home has sustained any plumbing damage during the winter months, spring is usually the time when the effects are discovered. By adding this preventative step in... Read More

Many homeowners have heard the “hard water” but don’t really understand what it means for their plumbing system. Hard water is a fresh water supply that contains a considerable amount of natural trace metals and minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. What does this mean for your home? Well, the minerals begin to build up over time on the faucets... Read More

Your plumbing is an integral part of your home’s systems. Your bathroom plumbing is often the most used in the entire home, often accounting for as much as 40% of your water usage, but the kitchen is actually the one that takes the most beating. Things like food scraps, fats, oils, grease (often referred to as FOG) can really... Read More

Mold can hide almost anywhere and can be harmful to your family’s health. It can also cause costly damage to your property and is usually not easy to remove, at least not on your own. With more than 100,000 different species of mold fungus, each one has it’s own unique features and toxicity level. The one thing they all... Read More

With the holidays almost upon us, we have created a quick list of items that should NOT make their way down your kitchen drain, in order to keep your holidays merry and bright. To avoid backed up sinks and costly emergency plumbing calls, here are some of the more common items we find to clog drains and should be... Read More

Low water pressure can cause a lot of problems around your home. It’s important to find out what might be causing the low pressure and have it repaired as soon as possible to get life back to normal.  One of the causes may be from your galvanized iron pipes. Over time they can become corroded and often can cause low... Read More

Fall is a great time to schedule your household maintenance like your heating system, generators, roofing, and plumbing. Before the holidays and cold weather come, schedule your professional drain cleaning services to ward off leaks, clogs, and broken pipes during your holiday season and while the weather is still more favorable than in the dead of winter. Don’t wait... Read More

Sometimes it is hard to know when you are facing a true plumbing emergency. It may seem like one to you when your dishwasher isn’t working or the disposal is not functioning, but are these true emergencies worth paying the extra service fee for? They are definitely inconvenient but more than likely can wait until the next business day.... Read More