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Sewer & Water

Our goal is to serve our customers with the best technology and products in the market. We specialize in the newest equipment for sewer and water maintenance and repairs. Our 45+ years of experience can make all the difference you need. We pride ourselves on exceptional results.
We will evaluate with our sewer camera to determine what will be needed to solve the problem. We would be happy to meet with you for a free consultation to estimate the cost of your project – call us now!
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CATCH BASIN & SEWER JETTING

We are experts at Catch Basin and Sewer Jetting!

HOW CATCH BASIN & SEWER JETTING WORKS

sewer jetting
Catch Basin & Sewer Jetting uses a special high-pressure water hose to clean out buildups and debris. When traditional snaking cannot unclog your lines, our Jetting will. It will keep your pipes running at peak performance, increasing the flow and efficiency of your lines. It is also a great solution to clogged pipes and a great preventative method that can save you time and money between service calls!

WHY IS CATCH BASIN & SEWER JETTING IMPORTANT?

Catch Basin & Sewer Jetting is important because it helps keep your sewer drain from clogging. When those drains get clogged, the water will come back up into the household plumbing because it has no where else to go. If your sewer drain is clogged, it can be considered a plumbing emergency. Until the clog is cleared, you should avoid using any of the plumbing in your home. If you think you have a clogged sewer drain, call us so we can help by providing you with the best solution.

BENEFITS OF CATCH BASIN & SEWER JETTING

1.Easily cut through roots and debris to remove build-up that is clogging your drainage.

2.Environmentally Safe

3.Economical & Quick

4.Save time and money by lengthening the time between service calls.

PIPE BURSTING & LINING

HOW PIPE BURSTING WORKS

pipe bursting diagram

Pipe bursting is a trenchless method used to replace an existing pipe without physically removing it. This well-established technique is guaranteed to last for 50 plus years! A device enters inside the existing pipe and expands. When the device expands, the old pipe will burst! There will be two pits dug, one for the insertion of the pipe and the other for pulling the pipe.

HOW PIPE LINING WORKS

Gene Wagner Plumbing Pipe Lining Diagram
Pipe Lining is also a trenchless method used to replace an existing pipe without physically removing it. A flexible tube coated with resin is blown into the damaged pipe and inflated. After the resin is hardened, it will be a pipe within a pipe. See image slideshow above.

BENEFITS OF TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY

1.EASILY CUT THROUGH ROOTS AND DEBRIS AND REMOVE BUILD-UP THAT IS CLOGGING YOUR DRAINAGE LINE

2.NO MORE PATCHING OLD PIPES!

3.NO SEAMS FOR TREE ROOTS TO ENTER!

4.MINIMIZES COST DUE TO LESS LARGE EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN UP!

DIRECTIONAL BORING

HOW DIRECTIONAL BORING WORKS

Gene Wagner Plumbing Directional Boring diagram

This process is used for installing water lines. Directional Boring is the process of a directional bore machine pushing a hollow pipe, that is connected to the bore head, into the ground, typically 8-16 degrees. You may know it as Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD). This is commonly used by utility companies. Directional boring is the preferred method, due to it’s low cost and low impact on surroundings. Having different bits allows us to navigate through different types of soil, from clay to sand to rock.

With this type of precision we are able to work around and under water, wet lands, existing utilities, roadways, parking areas, landscaping, retaining walls and steep embankments.

BENEFITS OF DIRECTIONAL BORING

  • 1.PROJECT SAVINGS
  • 2.ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
  • 3.MINIMUM EXCAVATION
  • 4.ELIMINATES GROUND SETTLING

SEWER PROBLEMS

When your sewer becomes a problem, you will take notice. Watch for these signs to avoid the larger problems…

WARNING SIGNS

  • 1. Sewage backing up in floor drain and other drains or toilets
  • 2. Gurgling or burping sounds from drains

CAUSES

  • 1. Sewer lines can sag due to freeze-thaw cycles
  • 2. Tree roots can grow into sewer
  • 3. Large amounts of grease from kitchen sink
  • 4. Feminine hygiene products and other improper items entering toilet

TREE ROOTS

Tree roots in the yard can cause issues with older pipes. The older pipes can be crushed by these roots. Sometimes we can use a sewer machine to solve the issue. If not, we suggest using our Camera Machine to visually detect the reason for the issue. The next steps would be based on that footage and our 45 years expertise. Please check out our pipe bursting and sewer lining.

A sewer back up does not only cause damage and is expensive to repair, but can also create health hazards.

A cracked or deteriorated lateral one that has tree roots can allow ground water to seep into the system, contributing to sewer backup problems.

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SPRING PLUMBING TIPS

1.WATER HEATERS
Now is the time to check and make sure your water heater is running correctly; After all, no one likes to take cold showers! The first step is to ensure your temperature settings are accurate. It is highly recommended that your water heater does not measure above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct temperature settings will decrease the chances of scalding and reduce energy usage. In order to avoid corrosion, which is one of the biggest problems when it comes to water heaters, is to drain at least 2 ...
2.OTHER APPLIANCES
If you have an ice maker, washing machine, and/or dishwasher, it is very important to check the water supply hoses that run to each appliance. You should have the hoses replaced immediately if you see any signs of leakage or bulging in order to prevent them from bursting. Any supply hoses that are 10 years or older should also be replaced, and it is highly recommended to use stainless steel replacement hoses due to overall durability. A simple, yet often overlooked task is checking and ...
3.BATHROOMS
Another simple, yet often overlooked task is checking all of the toilets in your household for leaks of any kind. A quick way to determine whether or not there are any issues with your toilet is to add some food coloring to the tank. After approximately 20 – 30 minutes, check the color of the water in the toilet bowl – if it’s the same color as the water in the tank, there are likely no issues. If the water color in the toilet bowl is different than the water color in the tank that means there ...
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