Plumbing Tips & Advice
Straight answers and prevention tips from the licensed plumbers who show up in your driveway — written for St. Louis homeowners.
Most homeowners call for one problem and stop there. Here's the quick whole-house plumbing checklist to run while your plumber is already on site — it catches small issues before they become floods.
Read the articleGurgling drains, a soggy patch of yard, backups in the basement floor drain — here are the warning signs of a failing sewer lateral in St. Louis homes, what causes them, and what to do next.
Read the articleBoth clear clogged drains, but they work very differently. Learn how drain snaking and hydro jetting compare, when each one makes sense, and which is safe for older St. Louis pipes.
Read the articleThinking about replacing your water heater? Compare tank and tankless models on upfront cost, efficiency, hot water supply, maintenance and lifespan — with notes specific to St. Louis homes and water.
Read the articleA hard St. Louis cold snap can burst a pipe in a single night. Here's how to find vulnerable pipes, protect them before winter, what to do during a deep freeze, and how to safely thaw a frozen line.
Read the articleWho owns the sewer pipe under your yard, why it fails, and how St. Louis County's sewer lateral repair program works in general terms — plus how to check whether your repair may qualify.
Read the articleTrenchless lining and traditional excavation both fix broken sewer lines. Compare how each works, what drives the cost, the pros and cons, and how to decide which one fits your home.
Read the articleA burst pipe, an overflowing toilet or sewage in the basement — here's a calm, step-by-step plan to limit damage and stay safe in the minutes before your plumber gets there.
Read the articleWater coming up through the basement floor drain during storms is a common St. Louis problem. Learn the causes — from root-filled laterals to overloaded sewers — and the fixes that actually keep basements dry.
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