Is it safe to flush bleach?

• <div><p>It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.</p></div>

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Q: How long does sewer clearing take?

• <div><p>Clearing typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the blockage size and location.</p></div>

Q: How can I prevent clogs in my main sewer line?

• <div><p>A two-way cleanout can help if there&rsquo;s already a clog, but the best strategy to prevent one is by not rinsing grease, oil, or fat down your drains, not flushing or rinsing coffee grounds or egg shells down your drains, flushing only human waste and toilet paper (so no diapers, period products, bathroom wipes, or paper towels), and using drain guards on all of your drains. </p></div>

Q: How do you remove a drain without crosshairs?

• <div><p>If your drain doesn&rsquo;t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.</p></div>

Q: How do I get rid of a sewer smell in my crawl space?

• <div><p>To get rid of a sewer smell in your crawl space, you&rsquo;ll have to find the source of the problem. If it has to do with your sewer lines, then repairing the line will help. You may need to make other repairs, like fixing your sump pump or encapsulating your crawl space to reduce moisture. After you make the repair, depending on the issue, you may still need to clean out your crawl space to get rid of the stink. </p></div>

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The owner was propmt to reply to my inquiry. The price was extremely reasonable compared to the other estimates I received. Even cleaned out the gutters complimentary!
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Reviewed in September 2022
Rich was very polite and professional. He did a nice clean job.
RC Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in March 2020
Great to work with. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Did an amazing job and was very clean. I would definitely hire them again!
Roar and Sons Family Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
great job cleaning up
Roesly Mechanical
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Reviewed in February 2015
very prompt,very efficient...excellent results with no variation from estimate. Thoroughly cleaned work area as they went . Follow up following year with one of the windows was addressed immediately..very please overall
CENTURA BUILDING PRODUCTS
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were very professional and explained their steps in great detail.I also had them opened up a welded cast iron pipe that needed to be open to have my sewer lateral video.
Plumbing Masters
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Reviewed in July 2013
It took a lot longer than we anticipated. The work began at the very end of May and was finally completed July 11th. There were quite a few unforeseen issues that were handled as necessary, like, an area of the floor needed replaced. When the existing floor was removed you could see the...
WEINHARDT REMODELING
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Reviewed in April 2012
They came in and gave me a qoute. The very next day they came to clean my bathroom and srub my floors. They did a very good job cleaning. I recommend them for all my household cleaning needs,
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

Clearing typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the blockage size and location.

It is safe to flush small amounts of bleach down the toilet. Don’t flush more than ¼ cup of bleach. Instead, consider diluting it and pouring it down the sink drain.

A two-way cleanout can help if there’s already a clog, but the best strategy to prevent one is by not rinsing grease, oil, or fat down your drains, not flushing or rinsing coffee grounds or egg shells down your drains, flushing only human waste and toilet paper (so no diapers, period products, bathroom wipes, or paper towels), and using drain guards on all of your drains.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

To get rid of a sewer smell in your crawl space, you’ll have to find the source of the problem. If it has to do with your sewer lines, then repairing the line will help. You may need to make other repairs, like fixing your sump pump or encapsulating your crawl space to reduce moisture. After you make the repair, depending on the issue, you may still need to clean out your crawl space to get rid of the stink.

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