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Preventive Maintenance for Residential Sewer Lines

Three of the most dreaded words you can utter to a homeowner are “sewer back up”.

kitchen-sink-drainIndoor plumbing is one of the best features of modern living. Waste is removed from our home, and taken to a remote location – either your own septic system or, in urban areas, a central waste processing facility that processes the waste before returning it safely to the environment.

As a homeowner, you are responsible to maintain the sewer line from your home to the location where it joins the main sewer line, where your property ends. This “main line” exiting your home is susceptible to problems that can result in blockage, and cause sewage to back up into your home, usually at the lowest point, your basement drains.

The problems can originate inside the line, with a buildup of grease or other material that then attracts other solids to stick, building a clog. They can also be caused by outside forces – tree roots are often the culprit, penetrating the line through gaps or actually crushing it under pressure.

The main indicator of a problem in the main sewer line is the smell of sewage in the basement. This odour is best not ignored, because it can be matter of a few hours before the effluent starts rising from the drains.

Edenflo is experienced in taking care of sewage problems, quickly and efficiently. Video Line Inspection uses CCTV camera equipment to pinpoint the cause of the problem. Most of the time, a clog can be cleared using hydro flushing, in which we use a high-pressure jet of water to blast it away. In the less common case that your main line is damaged, we can pinpoint the problem and expose it using hydro excavation.

To find out more about the many services, residential and commercial offered by Edenflo, contact us today at 604-575-1414 or fill out our online request for service.

Best Way to Deal With a Flood? Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen

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Flooding is nasty, especially if it comes from your home’s drainage system. Nothing is worse than coming home to find the basement filling with sewage backing up through the drains.

A flood can be an expensive proposition – if your basement is finished, you’ll likely have to tear up flooring and carpets, have some drywall replaced, and sort through your destroyed possessions. You’ll have to deal with the insurance, contractors, and stress.

The best way to deal with a flooded basement is to do your level best to make sure that it doesn’t happen in the first place. If your home is older, you live on a treed lot, or you have a septic system, you should consider a program of regular inspection and maintenance, including Video Line Inspection (use of a Closed-Circuit Television Camera to investigate the interior of your sewer lines) and hydro-flushing to clear out any debris.

If your property has storm water catch basins, you’ll want to have them inspected to make sure they function properly – a buildup of debris can cause them to malfunction and excess water will find its’ way into your home through the foundation.

If you have a commercial building with a food preparation space, you likely have a grease trap, which by law needs to be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis.

Many building owners consider sewer lines an “out of sight, out of mind” issue, and don’t choose to go looking for problems. Unfortunately, by the time that a problem calls itself to your attention, it’s too late. Be proactive, and schedule an inspection today. For more information about preventive maintenance and other services offered by Edenflo, call 604-575-1414 or fill out our online request for service.

Property Managers: Do Your Property Maintenance Before the Rain Falls

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When you manage a property it is important to stay ahead of the upkeep or else it can pile up and cost you a lot more in the long run. Preventative maintenance will benefit all property managers, but you need to know when to do it and what you should be looking for. Things like the septic system and the structure of the building should be checked frequently just so you know how they are and if they are in good working order.

Check the Roof
Roofing starts to go bad over time and if you are not aware that it is bad, this can lead to water damage on the property. You want to check your roof at least twice a year just to make sure that nothing needs to be replaced or repaired. If things are looking bad, simply have them taken care of right away to prevent further damage.

Edenflo Property ManagementLook at Your Landscaping and Yard Features
Things like plants and trees, pools, fountains, and ponds all require some type of maintenance to maintain them. For example, hydro excavating can be done on all of these to keep everything in good working order and to remove tree stumps that are difficult and deep, according to EdenFlo. When it comes to plants, you want to know how to properly care for them during all four seasons.

Your Catch Basin
Most people keep an eye on the septic tank, but the catch basin tends to be forgotten about sometimes. Companies like Edenflo will be able to provide maintenance for your catch basin so that it is always in good working order and not causing problems for you or your tenants. A professional can give you information on how often maintenance should be performed.