"Chris from Evans plumbing and sewer came out to us in Carmichael, CA and replaced our kitchen faucet, drain pipes, garbage disposal, the works. It looks fantastic. He helped teach me some after care, as well! Highly recommend."
"Plumbing technician John was very prompt, knowledgeable and friendly. Answered my questions and completed drain cleaning in record time. Charged only the price quoted and did not try to talk me into additional work. I would definitely hire Andrews Construction if additional work is needed."
"Two different plumbers told me I needed to excavate and cut up my driveway. Within 30 minutes of Mason from Honest Sewer and Drain arriving, the issue was resolved without any excavation. I’m a customer for life. Thank you!!"
"The contractor replaced my sewer line using the pipe burst method.
Nathan provided a detailed proposal that included alternate procedures that could reduce costs. He provided quality work and took time to answer my questions. The job was completed in a timely manner and at a reasonable price."
"Very experienced and knowledgeable technician James. I have an older house (Victorian 1904) and the draining system is difficult to navigate but James was able to get through with the snake very quickly. Awesome job! Will call again and recommend!"
"Christian Cornes replaced two leaking hose bibs at our home on a Friday, I think he was here 2 hrs after I began looking for plumbers on Angi. He was done in an hour. He noticed the sprinkler valves were leaking. He followed up on Monday and we asked him to take care of that. He came in about 45 min and repaired that issue as well. Excellent service!!"
"Kay dispatched a repairman to my house that morning and he immediately pulled out a chunk of wood that had fallen from the roof into the heat vent. The technician Nils, spoke with the roofing contractor (who reimbursed me for the service call) and Nils urged me to get another carbon monoxide detector installed by the heater particularly since there was work being done on the roof. He also instructed the roof workers to check the heater again at the end of the day so it would not happen again. "
"Excellent well done fantastic ! The gentleman was well mannered and knowledgeable.He was prepared with all of his materials including shoe covers AND drop cloth. He assessed the job gave me the proposal. Completed the job and gave essential feedback on how to maintain the drain to Prevent future problems. Extremely helpful and honest."
"Was contacted within minutes of scheduling request. Scheduled an appointment at a convenient time for me. Service providers was prompt, polite and informative. I was very pleased with the service from beginning to end. A couple of side notes- They honored the online coupon which was attached to the Angie's List site. There was also a $12.00 fuel surcharge on the bill. I was a bit surprised that was not disclosed prior to confirming the appointment. Overall, I was very pleased with the service aspect. I will most certainly call them back for future plumbing needs. "
Costs depend on clog severity, pipe condition, equipment required, and labor.
Start by pouring hot—but not boiling—water down the drain. The heat of the water may be enough to break down the clog. You can also try ½ cup of dish soap or 1 cup each of white vinegar and baking soda. If you choose a chemical unclogging product, ensure it’s appropriate for toilets to avoid damage.
Unlike regular cleanings, snaking your sewer line should be done as needed. There’s no reason to snake your sewer line if you don’t have any noticeable issues, like slow drainage or plugged drains. You can add it to your regular sewer cleaning checklist as a prevention method (on the same 18- to 22-month schedule), but it’s not always necessary.
A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.
You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.
The Folsom, CA homeowners’ guide to french drain services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A French drain costs around $9,250 to install, but several factors will determine the final price you pay. Learn the cost to install French drains in this guide.
You’ve decided on a French drain system but need to determine whether the drain holes should face up or down. Our guide can point you in the right direction—literally.
French drains help keep water away from the interior and exterior of your home. There are three different French drains to choose from, based on where water collects.
