Where to Look for a Sump Pump A sump pump is usually located in the basement or crawlspace of a home, which is at the sub-grade below the ground level outside. The purpose of a sump pump is to prevent the basement or crawlspace from flooding during heavy rain or any type of flooding event. […]
If your bathroom sink is clogged, the first thing to do is find out the cause. Even though you might not be stuffing a bunch of hair down the sink, you might not realize the amount of stuff that’s actually building up gradually over time. A little bit of hair every day (or a few […]
What is DIY for a Septic Tank? We might not normally think that DIY and septic systems go hand-in-hand, but there are actually some things that anybody can do to maintain a septic tank so it will work optimally. Bacteria and Your System Onsite septic tanks mainly rely on bacteria to do their job. However, […]
Water Softeners & Septic Tanks Most people share the common fear that the salt used in a water softener’s regeneration process will be harmful if discharged down the drain and into the septic tank. We have always done our best to combat this untrue, misleading information. It’s obvious that the use of salt can hurt […]
The Blue Ridge area has a lot of fun, outdoorsy activities. The GO Outside Festival takes place in October here in Roanoke, which is really just about people having fun outside. It’s right on the Roanoke River Greenway at the base of Mill Mountain. This is a fun event to enjoy the outdoors and […]
There are two types of sewer systems: septic systems, which are used in rural homes, and municipal systems for homes in the city. We don’t repair or replace septic systems—the health department has to get involved and it can be a very major process. (Sometimes the pipe going to the septic tank needs to be […]
When someone has a problem with a water heater, they are usually caught by surprise. All they want is to have the hot water working again. It’s easy to call a service provider and find out that a part like the thermostat needs to be replaced. However, it’s very important that whenever you’re going to […]
A water tech (technician) can mean several different things, but let’s go with the meaning that generally applies to someone who works on water supply systems. Their work might include the municipal side of the system, or well system for those who live in a rural area. A water tech generally makes sure that water […]
The average lifespan of a water heater is 8 to 12 years. Some heaters do last longer than that, however. One way to maximize your water heater’s life is through maintenance, which can potentially extend its life by an extra 5 years. First, though, I should mention that most of the topics I’m going […]
There’s a big difference between just clearing your line and cleaning your line. When you have a backed up drain, the first thing we usually do is clear the line using cables to get rid of the blockage and figure out what happened. Once it’s drained out and cleared, there’s usually a lot of […]
Does anything on this website bug you? Nothing is too small or too big.
If there is something we can fix, we’d love to know. As a thank you for sharing with us, we’ll send you a free container of BioSmart to help keep drains clean.
