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Slow Drain Lines
If you’re living in one of the older homes around Oak Park, Elmhurst or Hinsdale and you have problems with slow drains in your house, then your real problem could be sludge in the drain lines.
Cast Iron Sewer Repair
Repairing and Replacing a broken Sewer Line This is one of several buildings we have come across in Chicago where the builders hooked up the new building to the old sewer line. This is not good or “legal” and it should have been discovered by the plumbing inspector. This type of shoddy workmanship is not … Continue reading “Cast Iron Sewer Repair”
Cracked and broken sewers contribute to local pollution.
Did you know that a cracked or broken sewer contributes to pollution in our neighborhoods and water ways? . By repairing your cracked or broken sewer you will stop seepage of sewage into yards, basements, waterways and more. You will also help the city of Chicago or Hinsdale or Downers Grove or wherever you are … Continue reading “Cracked and broken sewers contribute to local pollution.”
Cracked and Broken Sewers and Drain Lines
Sewer pipes get backed up from root infestation, or from cracked or broken sewer lines. Old roof rain drains can leak into walls of apartments and condominiums. The Scottish Plumber is the leader in pipe rehabilitation which can take care of these issues fast. Pipe rehabilitation is also known as pipe re-lining, trenchless sewer repair … Continue reading “Cracked and Broken Sewers and Drain Lines”
Three Most Common Toilet Problems and How to Fix Them
If your toilet is broken or not working properly, it is very often a job to be handled by a professional. We serve the whole Chicagoland area, including Villa Park, Joliet, Aurora, and of course, Chicago.
Cold Front
Because of the record-breaking cold front, plumbers are having a difficult time meeting the demand for the services. Old pipes, water pipes and drain pipes have frozen. Thousands of homes have been affected and a lot of families won’t have running water for the holidays. There’s going to be even more problems when thawing comes … Continue reading “Cold Front”
Sewer Gas and What to Do If You Smell It
Sewer Gas – Chicago & Suburbs If you smell sewer gas in your home, you shouldn’t ignore it. Though It is a fairly common problem in Chicago area homes, and more often than not has a very simple solution, it could also be a sign of a more serious issue. What Causes the Sewer Gas … Continue reading “Sewer Gas and What to Do If You Smell It”
Garbage Disposer
Old Garbage disposals can cause clogged kitchen drain lines and clogged sewers. The Disposal’s blades become dull with time, allowing large pieces of food to get into the drain line and before long a clog occurs. Clogged sinks can sometimes be taken care of with an old fashioned plunger. The can get tricky when your … Continue reading “Garbage Disposer”
Skin care products can clog tub and shower drains
Bio Clean II Some folks with dry skin types will use lots of oily products for their skin and hair. These products get into the drain and cause clogs just like we would see in a kitchen sink. This did not dawn on me until one of our plumbers came in the other day and told … Continue reading “Skin care products can clog tub and shower drains”
Drain Cleaning and Sewer Back-ups
Old plumbing systems differ greatly from new ones in terms of design. Chicago and other large cities have combined sewage and storm sewers, requiring different types of protection from sewer backups. Newer suburbs have seperate sewers – one for storm water and one for sewage.
