What are Storm Sewers? Storm sewers carry away rain and melted snow. This water is not treated and flows right into the nearest body of water. What are Sanitary Sewers? Sanitary sewers are hooked up to your wastewater plumbing, such as the toilet. This water is directed to a treatment facility before it can be…
Read MoreResidential and Commercial Storm Drain Maintenance in Lorain, Ohio What is a Storm Drain? A storm drain is a drain on your property that is used to prevent flooding from rain or melting snow. These drains collect water that would otherwise pool in your yard and move it to the closest body of water –…
Read MoreStorm Drain Overview Storm drains, stormwater drains, storm sewer, or surface water drains are all the same thing, and their purpose is to move water away from areas where it would otherwise collect. For example, if your driveway floods a lot, you would have a storm sewer installed to prevent any future floods and damage…
Read MoreThere can be several reasons as to why your toilet seems to be draining slower than normal. This week we are addressing the commonly asked question, “Why is my toilet draining slowly?” Not Enough Water Flow Today’s toilets are designed to be more environmentally friendly, using less water per flush. Low flow or low water…
Read MoreShould I Pour Chemical Root Killer Down My Drain? The short answer is no. Nowadays, the chemicals on the market are not strong enough to kill the roots that can get into your drain. There are all sorts of regulations on these chemicals that make them more diluted for environmental reasons. When you pour…
Read MoreDo you have standing water in your yard that makes it hard to mow, garden, or just enjoy having a lawn? This is a very common problem for Northeast Ohio homeowners, but the solution is so simple – French Drains! What is a French Drain? A French drain is a perforated pipe that we install…
Read MoreCan I Use Salt to Unclog My Drain? There are a lot of DIY fixes for your home, but when it comes to your drains, we have one suggestion – don’t use chemicals. Whether those chemicals are commercially made like Drain-O, or if they are natural like lemon, vinegar, or salt, keep them out of…
Read MoreTankless water heaters have become very popular over the last few years, but are they worth it? In short, our answer is yes! What is a Tankless Water Heater? A tankless water heater is a hot water heater that doesn’t have a tank. That means that there is no water being stored, and all of…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Tankless Water Heater? We always get questions from customers about tankless water heaters. What is the best tankless water heater? Are they worth it? Do I need a tankless water heater? The answer is going to be different because you need a water heater that fits your needs, and sometimes a…
Read MoreLast week we discussed a very important topic – safety. The safety of our customers and our team is essential, and as such, we go through a lot of training and put processes into place to ensure that goal is met. Another very important goal of ours is customer satisfaction. Our customers are the reason…
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