There is more than 160 miles of sewer laterals in Castro Valley. Unfortunately, a lot can and does go wrong with them. We’ve seen more than our fair share of sewer problems and can tell you which are most common in our area and how you can avoid them. Here’s what you need to know. [...]

Sewers are a vital component of your home's infrastructure because it protects your property from flooding and waterborne diseases caused by microorganisms. These include cholera, typhoid, malaria, Hepatitis A, Amoebiasis, and Shigellosis. A sewer system transports wastewater to the treatment plant and reduces the social, environmental, and financial consequences that result from damage to properties [...]

If your home is situated in a city or urban area, chances are good you may have heard the term “sewer lateral” a time or two. This may have come up during the purchasing process of your home, or could have been something you had to deal with as far as maintenance or inspections go. [...]

Your sewer line cleanout is a highly useful feature of your plumbing system. Not every home has one, but those that do benefit from it. The cleanout allows your plumber access to the sewer line if you have a sewer clog. That way, the plumber can work right from the access point instead of trying [...]

Hydro jetting is when plumbers used specialized equipment to push very high-pressure water down pipes. Usually, the intention is to clear blockages in the pipes, especially major ones like sewers and water mains, but those aren’t the only uses. Does hydro jetting your sewer line also get rid of tree roots? Yes, sewer jetting can [...]