by Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing | Apr 20, 2023 | Sewer
Sewer and drainage pipes age and shift over time, but most of this cannot be seen because it happens underground. Some homes are improperly connected to the drainage system while others may have systems that are damaged. A sewer dye test is designed to determine the...
by Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing | Jan 5, 2023 | Sewer Back Up
A sewer backup is a dangerous event. This occurs when any sewage or wastewater comes up through your drains, sinks, toilets, or other plumbing. There are numerous potential causes, but it’s usually related to something blocking the sewer and wastewater from getting...
by Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing | Sep 8, 2022 | Sump Pumps
Do you regularly go and check on your sump pump? Or are you like many people who just hope that it works when you need it to? Many people forget about these vital little pumps until the moment they become necessary. Thankfully, they are typically there, faithfully...
by Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing | May 26, 2022 | Tips & Tricks
Having a toilet that won’t drain when you try to flush is a bad feeling. It’s one of the worst feelings, to be honest because it means you have a bit of potentially dirty work ahead of you. Clogged toilets are a mess, and they can be embarrassing. You want to clear...
by Elk Grove Village Sewer & Plumbing | May 12, 2022 | Kitchen Sink
Do you have a double kitchen sink that is only backing up on one side? If you do, it could be due to the drain or one of the pipes becoming clogged. If you have a garbage disposal, and that side of the sink is clogged, it could be due to the disposal. What Could Cause...