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Preparing plumbing for heavy rain

Preparing Plumbing for Heavy Rain: How to Protect Your Home

Heavy rain can put serious pressure on a home’s plumbing and drainage systems. When the...
Common sump pump mistakes during basement installation

Common Sump Pump Mistakes Homeowners Should Avoid

A sump pump is one of the most important systems protecting your basement from water...
Backup sump pump system in basement

Are Battery Backup Sump Pumps Worth It?

Most homeowners don’t think much about their sump pump until the weather turns bad. When...
Plumber responding to sump pump failure

What Happens When a Sump Pump Stops Working? (Hint: Your Basement Won’t Be Happy)

Your sump pump is basically the quiet hero of your basement. It sits there in...
Plumber inspecting sump pump for repair

Signs Your Sump Pump Is Not Working (Before Your Basement Turns Into a Pool)

When a sump pump not working situation shows up, it usually happens at the worst...
Technician inspecting sump pump for maintenance

How Often to Service a Sump Pump

A sump pump plays a critical role in protecting your basement from flooding. When groundwater...
plumber inspecting sump pump to prevent flooding

Why Sump Pumps Fail (And How It Can Lead to Basement Flooding)

A sump pump usually gets attention only when it stops working. When it’s doing its...
plumber inspecting slow drains caused by sewer blockage

When Slow Drains Signal Sewer Issues

A slow drain is easy to ignore. The sink empties eventually. The shower doesn’t quite...
sewer pipe cracked by tree root intrusion

How Tree Roots Damage Sewer Lines (And Why It Happens More Than You Think)

Trees are great for your yard. Shade, curb appeal, privacy. No complaints there. Underground, though,...
plumber inspecting pipes for hidden sewer problem

Signs of a Hidden Sewer Problem (Before It Turns Into a Major Mess)

Most plumbing issues give you some kind of warning. A dripping faucet gets your attention....