A yearly inspection of your sewer and pipeline system is a must because tree roots, and cracks can occur in your sewage system due to temperature changes and various other environmental conditions. This can be done quite easily with a camera designed to inspect the line for any problems that are evident or will cause damage in the future. It?s always a good idea to get a yearly inspection.

You want to maintain the value of your property, particularly if you are a landlord. In that case, if you should have sewage back up, it can cause you tort problems. Even if you aren?t a landlord, sewage problems can cause health and safety issues. You want to do the very best for family and loved ones, so an inspection is really a necessity.

It could be that your pipelines are Terracotta, and in that case, inspection is a double necessity. Terracotta is a porous material that will freeze in the winter and expand in the summer. You can?t tell what?s there until you?ve had your first inspection, but it?s easier since the development of technology that makes it affordable.

So, when you consider the yearly tasks necessary to keep up your pipes and plumbing, it?s a good idea to do this before winter comes, or early spring. It should be a regular practice, so that there won?t be any surprises when it gets warm, and you suddenly discover you haven?t done a good yearly inspection.aInterested in a performing a camera inspection for your Anaheim sewer line? Call us at (714) 630-8766 and make an appointment today!

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Are you getting ready to remodel your bathroom? The first thing you need to think about is your plumbing. Below are five reasons why!

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1.aaaaa Your Plumbing May Need to be Rerouted
One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make when remodeling their bathroom is moving items around without considering whether or not the plumbing can be rerouted to where they?ve moved the item. Before you launch your project, check with a plumbing specialist like Steve?s Plumbing & Heating to make sure that it is possible to navigate the pipes through the walls and underneath the house.
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2.aaaaa Consult with a Design Specialist
Bathroom renovations go a lot smoother with the help of a seasoned interior designer. A specialist can help you avoid costly mistakes while giving your ideas that can spark your creativity. Interior designers can help you find deals and can give you the official word on manufacturers and products. Design specialists can also partner with plumbing contractors to ensure that installation and renovation are performed with the highest level of quality.
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3.aaaaa Buy Quality Plumbing, Enjoy Quality Plumbing
Cheap products may cost less, but they also suffer from poor construction. Cheap products are made for people who go to department stores to find their plumbing. A more discerning homeowner such as yourself can set a healthy budget without low balling every item you buy. If you want to avoid expensive repairs and replacement down the road, then invest in quality products from reputable manufacturers.
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4.aaaaa Take Your Time with Your Design
Yes, remodeling your bathroom is an invasive, time-consuming, and inconvenient project. But this should never be a reason for you to make a rash decision you may regret later. There are lots of products, options, and features when it comes to bathroom fixtures, cabinets, and other components. Take your time and explore all of them before making a final decision. You and your family spend a lot of time in the bathroom. So make it something that you and they will enjoy for years to come.
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5.aaaaa Check Your Home Warranty Before You Launch
Many a homeowner has undergone a comprehensive bathroom remodel only to be surprised that it?s not covered under the home warranty. Check with your home contractor and go over the warranty in both construction and products prior to starting the project. They can tell you exactly what will be covered in the plumbing system.

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If you are looking for a professional plumbing installation, repair, or maintenance contractor in Wisconsin, then contact Steve?s Plumbing & Heating. You can reach us at 715-4211800 or send us a message online!

You are in the midst of remodeling your bathroom. There are so many decisions to be made that seemavery permanent. What about a mirror? Easy to replace if you don?t love it, you?re thinking? Maybe so, but the decision you make on which product to buy and what features are important can literally light up (or not) your new bathroom.

• Are you looking for a framed or unframed look? Both are available in most shapes and sizes and even if you have chosen to go with a medicine cabinet.
• Are you willing to pay higher prices for a custom mirror or will a stock mirror work for this bathroom? This will depend solely on your budget. Maybe this is the place where you want to save some money. There are so many stock mirrors from which to choose.
• Make most of the above decisions at home. But BEFOREayou leave to begin your shopping, be sure you have all measurements ready: height, width, depth. If choosing a medicine cabinet, will you be able to recess into the wall, or will it be mounted onto the wall?
• And then there?s lighting. You may think that lighting above the mirror is the best, but I can assure you from personal experience that it is NOT! New mirrors come with built in lights, which are fantastic! Check out the photos below.

These mirrors pictured aboveaare from a partner of ours, Duravit, who sells high quality lit mirrors, among many other products. Check them out!

The ambient light mirror provides an attractive, indirect light from all four sides. The wall-wash effect casts light on the room, rather than straight on the user to create a more natural ambiance than typically found in brightly lit bathrooms.a

The dual-light mirror provides a more direct illumination coming from light on the right and left sides of the mirror. The mirror features a specially developed deflector profile that lends it an incredibly high light yield.

• Lastly, you need to consider function. Bathroom mirrors are not only for reflections anymore. They can add value and benefits to your room. For example, they can be additional storage (especially if remodeling a small bathroom or powder room). You can purchase a mirror that heats up so that it won?t steam up, when you really need to use it. And this mirror could be the only source of good light for the bathroom, especially if remodeling in an older home. Your mirror could not only act as a great place to put on your cosmetics, but could also serve as a night light for safe passage in the dark.

Call one of theashowrooms listed on our website and make an appointment. One of our experienced and knowledgeable sales team members will show you all of the different options you have and get pricing for your perfect selection! Good luck with your project!

Grease build-up inside a main sewer-pipe

As home repair emergencies go, nothing is quite so annoying as a clogged drain. In some cases, you can unclog drains yourself; in other cases, you?ll need the help of a plumber.

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Here are four tips to help you with clogs:

Tip #1: Prevent Clogs

The most effective way to deal with clogged drains is to prevent them from happening in the first place. Install drain covers in sinks and showers and kee

p accumulations from building up by keeping drains clear of hair and other matter that can cause clogs. You can use a chemical drain cleaner periodically to help dissolve anything that might have accumulated in the pipes.

Tip #2: Check the Stopper

In drains equipped with pop-up stoppers, the problem is sometimes caused by buildup surrounding the stopper. Take it off and clean it. This might solve the problem.

Tip #3: Try a Chemical Drain Cleaner

Buy a high-quality chemical drain cleaner and follow the safety instructions on the side of the bottle. Be sure to ventilate the area and keep kids and pets away. Be patient and give the cleaner time to work; sometimes clogs dissolve very quickly and sometimes they take hours or even a whole night to go away.

Tip #4: Don?t Take Anything Apart Unless You Know What You?re Doing

Disassembling plumbing is one thing that is best left to the experts, particularly if you have tried using a chemical drain cleaner without success. If a clog is very bad, it might need to be snaked. In some cases, a severe problem further down the line could be the problem, rather than a simple clog. If more than one drain is backing up, then you have a real problem on your hands.

If basic techniques for clearing a drain don?t work, then you?re going to want to call a plumber to find the clog and deal with it appropriately.

Also, while there are many chemical and organic based cleaners available on the market. At Al?s, we prefer to use a natural, nongenetically-engineered cleaner. BIO-CLEAN is non-poisonous, creates no heat or fumes and is safe to use around pets and children. It can only be purchased by a licensed plumber or distributor.

Contact Al?s Plumbing today for clogged drains or any plumbing issue you might have.

Slab Leak Detection and Repair

Dutton Plumbing is here to take care of all of your slab leak detectionaneeds, but you might be wondering if you are the one who has to foot the bill for repairing the leak if it turns out that you have one. A slab leak happens whenever a water pipe springs a leak, either underneath or inside of the foundation of your home. Slab leaks are more difficult to repair than normal leaks since they are not visible to the naked eye the way that normal leaks are.

Diligent Detection

Whether you have to pay for a slab leak or not, you will want to look into slab leak detection as soon as possible since there is a chance that a slab leak can lead to flooding. The price of repairing slab leaks can vary from region to region and also depend on the extent of the leaks, but the average cost is roughly $1,500.

As far as your homeowner?s insurance policy paying for a slab leak, the answer is that you will most likely have to pay for it yourself. The reason for this is because your insurance insures your home rather than the foundation that your home is built on. One thing to keep in mind is that your insurance policy just might take care of any damage caused by the flooding from a slab leak.

Make Dutton Plumbing the first and last Simi Valley region plumbing service that you call if you are in need of professional and quality slab leak detection.a Contact usaas soon as you can.