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As experts in sewer repair in Edina , we are often asked by our customers about how to prevent sewers and septic systems from freezing during the winter. There are several things you can do to help avoid this problem and the need for sewer repair. Here are a few tips. When the snow falls, you might be tempted to remove it from the top of your septic system. You might assume that the snow cover will cause your sewage system to freeze. However, uncompacted snow is actually a great insulator. So when the snow falls, leave it on top of your septic system to help keep it from freezing. You can help keep the snow from compacting by not allowing anyone to drive a four-wheeler or other heavy equipment over your septic system. This can help prevent the need for sewer repair. During the warm months, if you haven’t already, consider planting some plants and other vegetation over your septic system. This can also help keep your septic system well insulated, plus it can help make your ...

One of the most stressful parts of owning a home is when your sewer and drains back up. It’s frustrating, especially if you can’t figure out what caused the backup or damage. So here are a few suggestions on how to avoid sewer repair in Richfield and the surrounding areas. Watch What You Flush The only two things that should be flushed down your toilet are human waste and toilet paper. Do not flush food, wipes, paper, feminine hygiene products or anything else down your toilet. Sticking to this rule can help you avoid sewer repair. Watch What You Pour Do not pour grease down your drains. Over time, the grease can build up and cause the need for expensive drain and sewer repair. When you need to dispose of grease, pour it into a glass jar, cover it up and throw it out with the rest of your trash. Do Some Regular Maintenance Every month or so, pour a mixture of baking soda and salt down the drain. Then pour a cup of vinegar in right after. After that, run hot wate...

Because it’s the winter time, sewers and septic systems are at a high risk of freezing. We install sewer lining in Plymouth , and we are often asked what homeowners can do to prevent a frozen sewer. Here are a few common reasons that a sewer system might freeze and what you can do to prevent this problem. Can you believe that a lack of snow cover can cause a sewer and septic system to freeze? Snow is an excellent insulator if it is not compacted. A lack of snow lets frost go deeper into the ground, and this could cause your system to freeze. Compacted soil is also another culprit. Areas like driveways, livestock enclosures and paths tend to freeze deeper than other areas. This could also affect your sewer and septic system. If you just had a new sewer or septic system installed, a lack of plant cover could also cause it to freeze. Plants are also great insulators, so if vegetation did not have a chance to grow over your new system, this could be another reason the system fre...

Sewer lining in Crystal is a way to repair busted sewer pipes without the need to dig up your property. It’s also a less expensive option in the long run – with trenchless sewer repairs, you don’t have to worry about having your landscaping redone or your yard resodded. So how does sewer lining work anyway? Sewer lining is also known as Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) or epoxy lining. You still get the same strength as a new pipe but without the hassle and expense of digging.  In general, the first thing we do when we take on a sewer lining job is insert a camera into the broken pipe and inspect it. We will see what the problem is and make sure there aren’t more problems than meets the eye. We will then make sure the pipe is cleaned using a high pressure water jetter and other special tools. This way, all of the leaves, mud and other debris are cleared out of the pipe before we insert the new liner. After that, we mix up the resin needed for the inside of the sewer lin...

One of the worst problems a homeowner can face is a backed up sewer line or drain. It’s messy and smelly, and sometimes it can result in the need for costly sewer repair. We are Robbinsdale sewer repair specialists, and we have some suggestions on what to do and what not to do to help prevent sewer problems. You should always collect grease from your kitchen in a separate glass container. Never throw it down your sink drain or down a toilet. Even a small amount of grease can cause those drains to back up. You should also always use a back-flow prevention device. This will help keep the water moving in the correct direction. If you want to give your drains a good cleaning to help prevent expensive sewer repair, pour a cup of baking soda down the drain and then a cup of white vinegar right after. After that, pour a cup of boiling water in the drain to wash it all down. Make sure no one flushes anything down the toilet other than waste and toilet paper. Even personal hyg...