Drain & Sewer Services

Hydro jetting scours the full inside of a pipe with high-pressure water; snaking just bores a hole through a clog. Here is how to choose the right Bay Area drain cleaning method, when each is safe, and what to expect on cost and timing.

Is Your Drain or Sewer Line Trying to Tell You Something? Most homeowners in the Bay Area don’t think about their drain and sewer lines until something goes seriously wrong. But the truth is, your plumbing system almost always gives you warning signs before a full-blown emergency hits. Ignoring those signs can turn a manageable…

The Sewer Problem Hiding Under Bay Area Homes Your sewer line is arguably the most important pipe in your home, and the one you think about the least. It carries all wastewater from your toilets, showers, sinks, and washing machine to the municipal sewer main. When it fails, the consequences range from unpleasant to catastrophic….

A slow drain or recurring backup is one of the most common plumbing complaints in Bay Area homes. The question most homeowners face is whether drain cleaning is sufficient, or whether the underlying pipe is too deteriorated to be worth cleaning again. This guide explains the difference between cleaning and replacement, when each is appropriate,…

Sewer line replacement used to mean excavating a trench across your entire yard, removing mature landscaping, breaking up concrete, and living with the disruption for days. For many Bay Area homeowners with established gardens, hardscape, or limited yard access, that prospect was daunting enough to delay necessary repairs, sometimes until a backup or collapse forced…