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Re-lining a Sewer in Chicago’s frigid temps
Sewer relining is a bit more challenging in the winter months but it can be done with the proper equipment, some pre-planning and experienced technicians. Even though we were ready for the weather we ran into a few problems we did not foresee. The pipes in the traveling boiler froze so we had to thaw them with … Continue reading “Re-lining a Sewer in Chicago’s frigid temps”
Clogged or Slow Drains
The Scottish Plumber is an expert at slow or clogged sewers and drains. Drain Cleaning is necessary to unclog pipes and drains to get them working properly. Scottish Plumbers are licensed professionals who install, maintain and repair pipes and plumbing for a variety of systems. By delivering emergency service and making emergency repairs with their fleet … Continue reading “Clogged or Slow Drains”
Bio Clean
Bio Clean- It is safe as a septic cleaner and can be used in all drain types even plastic drains. It is not poisonous, and creates no heat or fumes.
Flood Prevention Chicago
The Scottish Plumber has been working Chicago’s neighborhoods for generations and knows the ins and outs of old plumbing, the permits required and areas of the city and suburbs with specific flooding concerns. Chicago has aging sewer systems causing more and more local flooding problems to occur. Systems are being overtaxed by snow melt and rainwater mixed … Continue reading “Flood Prevention Chicago”
Yummy Scottish Sgoon
Sgoon is the Gaelic word for scones
Sewer Rodding – Glenview
Sewer Rodding Glenview Homeowners Can Trust There are two types of people in Glenview: those who hate sewer backups and those who hate them even more. Hate is a strong word, but probably appropriate. A sewer backup never happens at a good time, and when it does, it can cause quite the mess. But don’t … Continue reading “Sewer Rodding – Glenview”
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”