The summer has passed us by, and now as we enter into the colder months, it is best that we prepare our home and ourselves for the winter. The wintertime can be particularly harsh on our plumbing. That is why it is so important that we make sure that we are doing our prevention work […]
A catch basin is a type of drainage inlet designed to collect excess rain and storm water runoff from roofs, sidewalks, parking lots, and paved streets. Catch basin installation is vital to any landscape drainage setup. These grate-covered boxes are available in a range of materials, and sizes, and are placed in low areas of
Odds are you’ve probably seen a sinkhole before. If not in person, then on the news, as they tend to make for pretty sensational stories. Take for instance, the one that occurred at the intersection of Detroit and Bancroft in Toledo in 2013. The school teacher was driving to work when the street simply opened
If your place of business or home is located in an outlying area around Toledo there’s a good chance your plumbing waste may rely on a septic system. Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures, commonly used in rural areas without centralized sewer systems. They use a combination of nature and proven technology to treat
Fall is here, and it’s time to weatherize your plumbing before heading into the deep freeze of the winter months. While we understand that you are still drying out from the incredible amount of rain we’ve had in Toledo, it’s never too early to prepare your plumbing for the changing seasons.
There really is no getting around it. Your sewer line is subject to damage and corrosion. They will eventually crack or break because of common corrosion and other variables. However, that doesn’t mean that there is no way to keep them protected and reduce the amount of damage that can happen.
There’s no question that lead in homes is still a problem in many areas including our own. It’s well documented that the loss of IQ and cognitive functioning in many cases can be attributed to exposure to lead in the environment. It’s been known for decades that the main source of lead exposure for children
The prime season for pouring concrete driveways, patios, parking lots, steps, etc., is upon us. With the amount of work that gets done in the next several weeks, there’s also many scammers that will try to get your money. When a scammer comes knocking at your door with a ‘too good to be true’ price
Do you have a sewer problem? If you do, the truth is, you probably have no idea where the leak or blockage may be. In times past, the dig points were a matter of making an educated guess. However, with new technology such as sewer video cameras and locating equipment, we can quickly and easily
Everyone has seen at least one fire hydrant gushing out water onto the street. As you’ve driven by, you may have even wondered if it erupted, someone hit it, or maybe someone opened it. A broken fire hydrant presents dangers that you may not even think about. Here’s four ways fire hydrants break:
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to pour concrete, we are here to help. Is there a right time, bad time, better time to have this done? That is a valid question and we have the answers. The right time to pour concrete depends on the weather. In Toledo and the surrounding areas,
As a property owner, you know you can make a decent profit on your real estate investment. However, as a landlord you are also responsible for ensuring everything is in good working order, including the plumbing. Before leasing your building or a home to tenants, it’s your responsibility to make sure the hot water heater,
