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SERVPRO of Jamestown/Olean understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." Insurance and Payment Information: For a stress free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork. We also accept the following credit cards for your convenience: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa

SERVPRO of Jamestown/Olean understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." Insurance and Payment Information: For a stress free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork. We also accept the following credit cards for your convenience: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa



TJ's Plumbing & Heating Inc

3.88(
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TJ's Plumbing & Heating Inc

3.88(
32
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Customers say: Super punctual
18 years of experience

Any Problem * Anytime * Anywhere Residential and commercial 24 emergency services Low evening & weekend rates Family owned & operated small business.

"They charged me over $900.00 to fix my toilet. Please stay away TJs."

Michael F on July 2024

Any Problem * Anytime * Anywhere Residential and commercial 24 emergency services Low evening & weekend rates Family owned & operated small business.

"They charged me over $900.00 to fix my toilet. Please stay away TJs."

Michael F on July 2024


Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether rats can come up the toilet, the unfortunate answer is yes, it’s possible, though it’s extremely rare. These rodents are excellent swimmers and can travel through sewer pipes in search of food, and they may follow plumbing lines leading to your home if they’re drawn by the scent of scraps and waste. The toilet’s U-bend holds a small pocket of air, which can help a rat catch its breath before making its final push into your bathroom. While more common in cities with larger rat populations, this can happen anywhere with connected sewer systems; sealing entry points and keeping drains clean can help reduce the risk.

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

With a one-way cleanout, you can access your sewer line from one direction. Depending on the way it curves, a plumber can either access the side of the pipe that goes into your home or the side that goes to your yard. On the other hand, two-way cleanouts allow pros to access both sides of the sewer line, thanks to their dual-pipe design (they’re usually U-shaped).

If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.

If you’re not using a septic system, problems with your home’s plumbing won’t cause this—it’s a city problem. A large blockage in the municipal sewage lines may cause those lines to back up into your home. This is extremely unpleasant and can be a serious health risk due to bacteria and other contaminants. If this occurs, call a pro (or your city) immediately.

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