While not a common topic of discussion, sewer cleanouts become an important topic once you start having trouble with your sewer system. And when your sewer system is buried under the slab and in the yard, the sewer cleanout plays an vital role in diagnosing any problems. What is a Sewer Cleanout? Sewer cleanouts are the […]
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Cracked Sewer Pipe? Find Out If You Need a Replacement
If you’ve started noticing signs of a cracked sewer pipe, you need to get it fixed sooner rather than later. While it is important to have a properly working sewer system, I say this more because there’s no telling how long your sewer pipe has been damaged. Because by the time you start noticing the […]
What You Need to Know About Repairing or Replacing Fresh Water Lines in your Home
Problems with fresh water lines are often a bit more urgent than with sewer lines. This is because there is always water in your fresh water lines unlike a sewer system that only has water in them if there is water running somewhere in the house. So if you’ve got a fresh water leak that […]
Main Sewer Line Clogs: Causes and How to Fix Them
If you find yourself with a slow drain or even a total backup and have come to the internet to figure it out, it’s possible you’ve come across the term “Main Sewer Line” at some point in your research. But what is a main sewer line and could that be causing your drainage problem? While […]
How To Deal With Tree Roots In Your Sewer Line
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 […]
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?
Important Note About Our Services In-House Plumbing Company specializes exclusively in full residential sewer pipe replacement, particularly aging cast iron sewer systems in older homes. We do not perform general plumbing repairs, remodeling plumbing, or cast iron spot repairs. This article is provided for educational purposes to help homeowners understand how cast iron and PVC […]
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?
Important Note About Our Services In-House Plumbing Company specializes exclusively in full residential sewer pipe replacement, particularly aging cast iron sewer systems in older homes. We do not perform trenchless sewer repairs, pipe lining, spot repairs, leak detection, or standalone diagnostic services. This article remains on our website because the information is helpful for homeowners […]
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 […]
