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Understanding Your Sewer Line: Which Parts Are Your Responsibility?

Sewer Services

Here is a link to a simple picture of a sewer lateral. This picture is from the Alameda County government site and is similar to others published by many cities in our area. Note it will open in a new tab. As a homeowner facing a sewer repair or sewer enhancement project, the key parts […]

Homeowner Guidance: Do You Need a Rooter or a Plumber? Are They The Same Thing?

Do You Need a Rooter or a Plumber? Understanding the Difference for Your Home When you face a plumbing issue, especially a clogged drain, you may wonder: do I need a rooter or a plumber? Though often used interchangeably, they refer to different areas of expertise within the plumbing world. Knowing which service to call […]

Homeowner Guidance: What is a backwater valve?

A backwater valve is a plumbing device, installed on A home’s sewer line, that prevents sewage from flowing back, towards and into the home. A properly installed backwater valve will only allow water or sewage to flow in one direction, away from your home. It prevents a backflow of sewage into your home if there […]