How to Detect and Prevent Tree Roots in Your Sewer Line

Posted on May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 by JimLouis

When Tampa homeowners wash their hands, take a shower, or flush the toilet, they trust the sewer lines to carry the wastewater away without incident. If tree roots have infiltrated the plumbing, the problem can swiftly grow into a major headache. Here are the top ways to detect and prevent tree roots from growing into your underground pipes. How to Prevent Tree Roots in the Sewer Line Ask your local sewer department where the sewer lines run through the yard and into your house. Use this information to ensure you plant trees away from sewer lines. If no other spot is suitable for a tree e...

The Different Types of Outdoor Drains

Posted on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 by JimLouis

If you find that you have a lot of standing water on your property after a heavy Tampa rain, consider installing an outdoor drain. Standing water that stays in contact with your home’s foundation can cause structural damage or basement leaks, so it’s a good idea to start looking into solutions for different types of outdoor drains as soon as possible. In this article we’ll review different types of drains and how they are used to minimize the risk of flooding. 4 Outdoor Drain Types Aside from possible structural damage, storm water that has nowhere to go can end up flooding out and erod...

5 Signs You Need a Sewer Line Inspection

Posted on April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 by JimLouis

Though you don’t see it, or even think about it often, a high-functioning sewer system is vital to the health and safety of your Tampa home. You’ll likely only realize how important it is when you encounter drainage issues. When left untreated sewer and drainage problems can cause severe, extensive damage to your home and can pose dangerous health concerns to you and your loved ones as well. You may think sewer drainage issues are easy to spot, but sometimes, they show themselves in small ways. While you may want to just ignore a slow draining toilet or low water levels, they can be signs o...

Why Sewage Is Coming Up Through Your Bathtub

Posted on February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 by JimLouis

What To Do If Sewage Starts Coming Up Through Your Bathtub Sewage coming up through your bathtub is more than just gross. It poses a major health risk as sewage contains harmful bacteria and microorganisms that can be dangerous if exposed to them. While your tub or shower will certainly need a deep cleaning when this occurs, you’ll first need to get to the root of the issue. If you notice sewage coming up through your bathtub, research Tampa licensed plumbers right away to get it fixed. The Reason Sewage Is Coming Up Through the Bathtub The most common reason for sewage coming up...

Tampa Bay has a serious problem

Posted on November 15, 2019October 21, 2022 by JimLouis

Recently, there have been a lot of sewage spill problems across the Tampa Bay region. About 400,000 gallons of sewage have been dumped this year between four counties, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Manatee. It is important to understand the term "dumped". Dumped sewage is when the sewage system has to be manually diverted or there is a natural overflow into the rivers, streams & the ocean because the Tampa Bay sewage systems can not handle all of the water. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection keeps track of the numbers. The numbers so far in 2019 are 6 times more than...