A customer from Baltimore County’s Timonium neighborhood called us because he had an urgent sewer backup issue. Water had backed up out of his downstairs laundry area, flooding the lower level of his home, and he could not use any of his plumbing without causing further damage. He had had both another plumber and Baltimore County come out and try to open his sewer line from an exterior cleanout near the edge of his property.
A Second Opinion Sewer Inspection Saves a Driveway
A local Baltimore area homeowner called us to verify a sewer diagnosis provided by another plumber. This previous plumber told them their sewer line had problems under their driveway and would require $1,000s of demolition and restoration work to get to the problem. Obviously, our customer wanted more information before they committed to tearing up their beautiful concrete driveway.
Fixing a Failed Sewer Repair
A customer in Baltimore County’s Stoneleigh neighborhood asked us to come out and help with his sewer problem. He was experiencing a total backup and could not use his plumbing without flooding his basement with sewage. Although he had had another plumber on-site to try to get his sewer working with drain cleaning, they had yet to be successful.
Fixing Problematic Orangeburg Sewer Lines
While revolutionary and affordable during its time, it does not hold up well. This pipe is common to sewer lines around Baltimore but is usually found throughout Lutherville, Timonium, and Pikesville and on septic systems installed around the 1950s and 1960s.
A Sewer Leaking Under The Basement Floor
Your basement is filled with nasty smelly odors and you don’t know why. Every time you flush your toilet, take a shower, or do laundry, your basement just gets more stinky and damp. If this is happening in your home, there is a good chance that a sewer pipe is leaking somewhere under your basement floor.
How do I fix a sewer under a tree?
Sewer lines that run below a tree tend to become damaged more than those that do not, simply because of the tree’s roots. Tree roots seek out moisture and nutrients. In older sewer lines, the joints between sections of pipe degrade.
Did my plumber fix my sewer correctly?
Don’t let an untrustworthy plumber do an untrustworthy repair on your sewer Bad contractors are everywhere. No one wants to pay a great deal of money to be taken advantage of. Homeowners should be leery when it comes to large-scale home repairs. If you’ve ended up at this article, it’s probably because you’re having some doubts about your sewer repair. … Read More
Should I repair or replace my sewer?
When you are considering how to deal with sewer problems, you may wonder which course of action to take. Should you repair a part of your sewer, or should you completely replace it? This is a decision faced by many homeowners. Let’s take a look into both sewer service options and decide and help you see which fits best for your family.
The True Cost of a Sewer Replacement
Are you considering replacing your sewer? The cost of such an important – although not glamorous – home repair raises many important questions. Which of the wide variety of plumbers and pricing available should you choose? Do you really need to have a complete sewer replacement done? How do you choose a plumber to do your sewer replacement? What should you pay for your sewer replacement? We’re happy to help you answer all of these questions.