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Chicago & Villa Park Battery Back Up Sump Pump Installation Can Protect Your Basement From Flooding
What happens if your sump pump fails? Since the sump pump functions to draw water away from the foundation of your home, a failed sump pump could lead to basement flooding and severe water damage. To avoid the high cost of repairing water damage to your home, you may want to consider a battery back … Continue reading “Chicago & Villa Park Battery Back Up Sump Pump Installation Can Protect Your Basement From Flooding”
Broken Sewers in Chicago are an expressway with an off ramp into your home for Rats
The Scottish Plumber specializes in Sewers and Drains in the Chicagoland area. We have found that many homes in the city which have a broken sewer, also have a rat problem. Most homeowners think the rats are entering through the walls, which is partly true but they first get under the building through the sewer … Continue reading “Broken Sewers in Chicago are an expressway with an off ramp into your home for Rats”
Clogged Drain Tips: Shower Drain
A clogged shower drain can be very frustrating. It can interrupt a morning routine and lead to unexpected repair costs. Here are a few quick tricks that can save you money on professional drain rodding. 1. Clear the drain manually. If you periodically clean your shower drain, it is less likely to function poorly due … Continue reading “Clogged Drain Tips: Shower Drain”
Villa Park & Chicago Plumbers Give Your Sump Pump The All-Clear
Proper maintenance can extend the life of your sump pump and protect your home against flooding. However, if the sump pump becomes clogged, it will not function properly and can result in water damage to your home. To maintain your sump pump, simply perform an annual check-up. Here are 3 things you can do once … Continue reading “Villa Park & Chicago Plumbers Give Your Sump Pump The All-Clear”
Plumbing Tips: Toilets
Toilets are greedy for water at their best, but if there’s a leak, it will really cost you. When you do your spring cleaning, check your toilet’s overall health. If there’s a problem you’re not comfortable fixing yourself, call a Scottish Plumber expert to your Chicago area home. First, try to wiggle the toilet to … Continue reading “Plumbing Tips: Toilets”
Chicago Plumber Tips #2
Spring cleaning time is as good a time as any to check every faucet in your Chicago area home. Drips are the most obvious thing: they waste water and cost you money. Look for leaks when you turn the faucet on or off. Check for wetness, puddles, corrosion or mildew where the faucet connects … Continue reading “Chicago Plumber Tips #2”
In-Pipe Video Cameras for Homes Around Chicago
If you are having issues with your sewer and drain line and traditional means of unclogging it don’t seem to be working, then chances are that there’s something wrong with it that requires an up-close-and-personal look. At Scottish Plumber we utilize in-pipe video cameras, which we feed into your home drain pipes so that we … Continue reading “In-Pipe Video Cameras for Homes Around Chicago”
Chicago Plumber Tip #1: if it smells bad, it is bad
That foul odor you’ve begun to notice throughout your Chicago area home may mean something is happening that could really make you sick. The odor could be caused by a clog or a leak in your sewer vent pipe. This pipe exits your home through your roof and allows the sewer system to suck fresh … Continue reading “Chicago Plumber Tip #1: if it smells bad, it is bad”
Preventing Home Flooding Around Chicago
Springtime will soon be upon Chicago, IL, and that means one thing: rain, and lots of it. And as Chicago homeowners you are aware that that leads to basement flooding problems. Basement flooding is a major problem, ruining property, causing sanitation problems, and putting people at risk of electric shock. Rainwater can enter the home … Continue reading “Preventing Home Flooding Around Chicago”
Trenchless Sewer Repair – Arlington Heights
Trenchless Sewer Repair is a process Arlington Heights homeowners should become familiar with. With many homes older than a century and lots of old pipes, most residents will at some point experience a problem with their sewer. Trenchless Sewer Repair Saves Your Lawn Sewer repair done using conventional methods can be quite messy. It often involves … Continue reading “Trenchless Sewer Repair – Arlington Heights”