"Excellent service, extremely responsive, much better price than others we called, great installation, took extra time to answer questions when purchasing and when installing. Vincent Plumbing has been our plumbing/heating company for years. We highly recommend them!"
"The overall install went well except for a small flaw. The small hole drilled in the PVC pipe splashes wtr out of the sump when pmp is activated. I now have to try to cover a portion of the sump to eliminate the issue."
"The senior project specialist was Jimmy. He did a great job of keeping us informed at all stages of the project (interior drain tile installation). Nanod was the plumber who did the final installation of the sump pump set-up and discharge configuration. Nanod did an outstanding job on the route of the discharge piping , having assessed that the originally considered discharge configuration might have adversely affected our neighbor."
"Renew Basement Foundation installed an egress window in my basement. The work they did was excellent and my egress window is beautiful. I would definitely hire them again for any basement related project. They handled the entire project from end-to-end, permitting, install, and cleanup. They also made recommendations for options that I had not considered that resulted in a significantly better looking final result versus what I had originally chosen."
"I was provided the fully modulating high efficient furnace solution that I wanted and received a profession installation within one week of purchase. 60-month, zero interest financing was also offered that made the decision easy. I would highly recommend Capital Heating and Cooling for your residential HVAC needs."
"Staff was always on time. Gave a very fair price. Only issue is that they had to replace a valve, as it was draining water daily. I would recommend them"
"Blue Star did an incredible job. We hired them to install raised garden beds in the front of our house using concrete block and caps. They were punctual, worked fast and paid great attention to detail. My neighbors are all looking to hire Rodrigo and his crew for their landscaping projects now. We've received so many compliments. Thanks Blue Star."
"Roberto did a drain in our back yard and did a great job. I asked him to quote our patio which needed alot of work. The quote was competitive so we hired him for that as well. Him and his crew were excellent and they do a phenomenal job. Highly recommend."
"Extremely happy with the sales, service and result! My basement is dry after years of leaking. Corey B was great! He answered all my questions and was very thorough about the explaining the process. The installation team communicated prior to their arrival, started work immediately and finished in record time. I assumed there would be dust everywhere-but the area was clean! So happy I went with AccuLevel."
Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts
A liquid drain cleaner can sometimes make a clog worse over time if you use it improperly or too much. The chemicals in drain cleaners can corrode and damage pipes, causing cracks and leaks that may cause further blockages. If the clog is more than the liquid drain cleaner can handle, the cleaner will simply add chemicals to a bigger overall problem.
Yes, you can pour water down the toilet to help it flush. For each flush, you’ll need 1 to 2 gallons of water for newer toilets or 3 to 5 gallons of water for older toilets. Rather than dumping the entire bucket in all at once, pour the water in slowly for the best results. If you’re pouring water down the toilet to help it flush after a clog, only use 1 gallon of hot water.
Costs vary by severity and access requirements. Typical pricing ranges from $100 to $350, increasing with complexity or for emergency services.
You may have a clogged gutter. Downspouts can also clog if your gutter collects too much debris. Hire a professional gutter cleaner, and if you still have problems, install a gutter guard (which prevents debris from entering your gutter system) and a downspout extension (which helps drain water further away from your foundation, so it doesn't pool near your house). Follow these tips to keep your gutter downspouts clean.
Drain fly problems can go away on their own—but only if the insects find the environment inhospitable. Those with a minor infestation can simply flush their toilets and run their faucets more frequently to flush out the flies and larvae. Others will have to deep clean their drains and set up traps.
The Pewaukee, WI homeowners’ guide to drain pipe installations
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Follow this guide to learn how to install a kitchen sink drain, from shutting off the water supply to lowering the drain outlet and connecting the P-trap.