One of the main culprits when it comes to sewer line stoppages are tree and shrub roots. If left to grow unfettered, these roots grow thick enough to create a complete block in the lines and will eventually break open the pipes. A Common Misconception About Roots in Sewer Lines A lot of people believe roots cause […]
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What To Do When Your Outdoor Drain Is Clogged
So if you’ve noticed standing water in your yard after a rainstorm, it’s possible you have a clogged outdoor underground drain. I briefly addressed this previously in a post about water pooling in your home or yard. And while you might think it would be, it isn’t really a plumbing issue. It’s a drainage issue. But […]
Connecting PVC to Cast Iron: Should You Do It?
Connecting PVC to cast iron is no easy feat. And it’s definitely not something I recommend the casual DIYer or homeowner do themselves. Although I understand there are a few reasons why someone might go to the internet to find out more information about connecting PVC to cast iron. So how do you do it, […]
Cast Iron Pipe Life Expectancy: How Long Is It?
Most homes and buildings were built with cast iron sewer pipes until about the mid-1980s. And given that cast iron pipes have a life expectancy threshold, deciding whether or not to replace your cast iron system is a good question to start asking yourself. So what is the life expectancy for a cast iron sewer system? In […]
Trenchless Sewer Pipe Repair: Should You Do It?
In the last post, I talked about trenchless repair methods for fresh water pipes and why it’s not a good option at this time if you have fresh water leaks. Today, I’m going to continue the discussion as it applies to sewer lines. Directional Boring I ended the last time explaining a bit about directional boring […]
Trenchless Water Pipe Replacement: The Pros and Cons
Underslab plumbing repair is an intimidating prospect for many homeowners. It can be expensive and might require an involved repair process from punching holes through the floor to digging tunnels under the home. So it’s no wonder the idea of trenchless repair is such an appealing one, even for us here at In-House Plumbing Company. This […]
What is the In-House Plumbing Company’s Leak Location Guarantee?
If you look at our homepage, you’ll see honesty and integrity are important tenets we strive to reach everyday. We do this when it comes to our pricing, how we treat our customers on a daily basis, and by taking responsibility for everything we do. This is why we offer a leak location guarantee on every […]
Why We Use an Outside Fresh Water Leak Location Company
Locating fresh water leaks is one of the hardest jobs in the plumbing industry. It requires specialized skills and equipment. And because fresh water leaks aren’t as common as many of the sewer problems we encounter, most plumbers and plumbing companies don’t get the opportunity to go out on enough leak location jobs. It’s because […]
What You Need to Know About Drain Clogs and Sewer Leaks
A sewer problem is a sewer problem is a sewer problem. Right? Not really. I’ve talked in depth on the blog about cast iron sewer pipes and whether or not you should repair or replace them. But today I want to talk about the differences between a clog and a leak. You can have a clog. […]
Homeowner or Plumber: Who Should Be Responsible for What?
As is true with any business in the service industry, there certain things we don’t take responsibility for when doing plumbing repair work. But there is a very good reason for that, actually several very good reasons. And none of those reasons are because we don’t want to. It’s actually not just in our best […]
