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Sewer and Drain Tips for Homeowners in Hamilton and Burlington
Learn how to prevent sewer backups, protect your home from costly damage and understand common drain issues affecting homes in the Hamilton and Burlington area. Browse our expert tips below or contact us if you need immediate help.
What Happens When a Curb Box Becomes a Lawn Hazard?
A curb box may look like a small metal pipe in your lawn or driveway, but it plays an important role in controlling the water supply to your home. Learn what a curb box does, why it matters, common problems homeowners encounter, and why adjustments or repairs are sometimes necessary in real-world field conditions.
Tree Roots in Sewer Lines: What Homeowners in Hamilton & Burlington Need to Know
Tree Roots in Sewer Lines: What Homeowners in Hamilton & Burlington Need to Know If you’ve ever had a drain slow down for no clear reason… and then seem fine again… and then clog a few weeks later, you’re not alone. That pattern is often one of the first signs of tree…
How to Tell If Your Main Sewer Line Is Clogged (Not Just a Drain)
How to Tell If Your Main Sewer Line Is Clogged (Not Just a Drain) If you’re dealing with slow drains or the occasional clog, it’s easy to assume it’s a minor issue. But in many homes across Hamilton, Burlington, and the GTA, what seems like a simple drain problem is…
7 Common Sewer & Drain Problems in Hamilton Homes (and How to Prevent Them)
7 Common Sewer & Drain Problems in Hamilton Homes (and How to Prevent Them) If you’re dealing with slow drains, recurring clogs or that unmistakable sewer smell, you’re not alone. Across Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), homeowners face a unique mix of…
Before You Buy a Home: Why a Sewer Inspection Could Save You Thousands
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people will ever make. A sewer inspection before buying a home can reveal hidden problems like roots, cracked pipes, or blockages that may not be visible during a standard home inspection. In many homes, especially…
Three Critical Things to Consider Before Renovating
There’s no better way to make an old home feel new than with a renovation. Even minor renovations can add significant value to your home. With so many resources at our fingertips, many homeowners are taking these projects on themselves. However, sometimes it is easy…
Why is Flushing Feminine Hygiene Products Bad?
Each month, an estimated 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate. In 2018 alone, Canada saw more than 17 billion tampons sold. For many, once these product have served their purpose, the question becomes to flush? Or to throw away? If you ask a plumber or…
Happy Holidays from Sewer 911
You may not know this, but even the plumbing in the north pole has issues. There was a few times that “things” got flushed down the toilet and caused more problems than a stormy night without Rudolph. Merry Christmas from all of us at Sewer 911 Phil Groves himself has…
SEPTIC PIPE PLUGGED
Bringing an old septic bed back to a functioning condition is a challenge when your Septic pipe is plugged. Phil Groves received this past week a call about a full overflowing septic tank. SEPTIC PIPE PLUGGED STEPS TO CLEAN Establish flow to the bed. Locate the pipe…