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How often is a sewer camera inspection worthwhile without symptoms?
For a sewer line with no warning signs, is there a good reason to schedule camera inspections at set intervals, or is it usually more useful to inspect…
Finally solved my soggy basement nightmare
After years of dealing with a damp, musty basement every time it rained, I finally bit the bullet and installed a proper drainage system. Dug out around the…
Which foundation-drain access points are worth the added cost?
How much inspection and cleaning access is useful on a foundation drain, and where does it start becoming an unnecessary add-on? I’d expect the answer to depend on…
Rainy days and soggy basements: my quick fix that actually worked
Last spring, every time it rained, my basement turned into a mini swimming pool. Got tired of mopping up water and worrying about mold, you know? Anyway, I…
How do you protect a storm-drain inlet while landscaping?
What’s a practical way to keep loose soil and mulch from washing into a nearby storm-drain inlet during landscaping without creating a ponding problem? A temporary sediment barrier…
How long should sewer camera reports stay with a rental property’s records?
If a later blockage or repair raises questions about a sewer line’s earlier condition, how long is it useful to keep the inspection records? I’d be inclined to…
Roots back in the sewer line soon after cable cutting
How soon should roots normally return after a sewer line has been mechanically cut? I’m trying to distinguish ordinary regrowth from a pipe defect or an incomplete cleaning.…
Sneaky tree invaders messing up your plumbing?
Had a plumber over last week because our drains were backing up again (ugh). Turns out the big maple in our front yard had roots sneaking into the…
Odor at a nearby drain after grease-trap cleaning
If a drain near a grease trap smells after the trap has been cleaned, what observations help narrow down where the odor is coming from? I’d want to…
What should a catch-basin cleaning estimate spell out?
When comparing catch-basin cleaning estimates, what scope details are most likely to affect the final cost? I’d want to know how many inlets are included, how deep the…