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Trenchless sewer repair is a method of repairing sewer pipes without having to dig up your yard, driveway, foundation, etc. This pipe repair method exposes pipes with minimal impact while also saving time and money.
Pipe repair times vary depending on the extent of the repairs needed and the type of material the pipes are made of. Simple repairs to PEX may only take a few minutes to complete, whereas copper pipe repairs behind walls may require an hour or two. Underground pipe repair or pipe replacement requires anywhere from several hours to several days.
How often a commercial kitchen grease trap cleaning is needed depends on usage. However, a general guideline for kitchen grease trap cleaning (and other types of commercial kitchens) is every 1-3 months.
Household septic tanks typically need to be pumped out every 3-5 years. Commercial septic tanks usually need to be pumped more frequently, typically every 1-3 years depending on various usage factors.
Routine septic inspections are needed in order to keep your home, yourself, and those around you safe. Septic inspections are also required by Iowa law before the sale of a home or business can be completed.
If you experience repeated sewer or drain line backups, slow drains, or frequent toilet clogs, it may be a good idea to have a video inspection performed to determine the underlining problem. Sewer inspections are also recommended to prospective homeowners before buying a new home to detect any potential costly sewer repairs.
Typically, our emergency plumbers arrive onsite within two hours of your call. Behle Inc.’s response time for a plumbing emergency depends on whether the emergency is confined to one building or to the entire community.
Behle Inc.’s emergency plumbers are highly experienced in dealing with a wide variety of both residential and commercial plumbing issues and come fully equipped with the necessary tools for any plumbing emergency.
The length of time between each professional sewer cleaning depends on several factors such as the condition of the pipes and the amount of root infiltration in the pipeline. A good rule of thumb for a professional sewer cleaning is once a year.
Warning signs of a clogged sewer line include drinks draining slowly, a gurgling sound when you flush the toilet, toilets frequently needing to be plunged, and/or a smell coming from your drains.
