What slow and gurgling drains are telling you, when hydro jetting beats a cable, and how to keep old cast iron and sewer lines working. See our drain and sewer service.
Snaking punches a hole through a clog, while hydro jetting scrubs the whole pipe wall clean. Here is how to tell which one your drain needs, when jetting is worth it for grease, scale and roots, and when old or broken pipe is too fragile for it.
Cast iron drains in older Benbrook and Fort Worth homes wear out from the inside, but the right habits and maintenance can buy them years. Learn how cast iron fails, the warning signs, what to keep out of your drains, how slab and pier-and-beam homes differ, and when replacement makes sense.
Most homes need a sewer line inspection every one to two years, while pre-1980 homes, rentals and homes with big trees need one every year. This guide covers the right schedule for each situation, the symptoms that mean you should not wait, and why buyers should inspect before closing.
Drains that gurgle after a storm point to a blocked sewer line, an overloaded city main or a clogged roof vent. Learn how to tell the three apart, the backup and yard signs that make it serious, and why persistent gurgling in dry weather means your own line needs attention.
A failing main sewer line usually shows itself through slow drains in several fixtures, gurgling, sewage odors and soggy patches in the yard. Learn why roots, clay soil and aging cast iron cause sewer trouble in Benbrook and how plumbers find and fix it.