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The Pipe Spy Difference
What exactly is the Pipe Spy difference? Our guiding principle is to be the sewer repair company that you recommend to your friends and...

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Now is the Time to Schedule a Sewer Camera Inspection
There’s a critical system beneath your home that shouldn’t be overlooked: your private sewer lateral. At Pipe Spy, a leader in trenchless...

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What are trenchless sewer pipe repair methods?
Sewer repair projects can be a huge headache for homeowners. They can be disruptive, expensive, and time-consuming – but these can all be...

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Replacing Your Service Water Line
As a homeowner, you will most likely experience problems with the water main to your house at some point – and unfortunately, you will...

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How To Unclog A Sewer Lateral
A clog in your sewer line can be frustrating, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it or what to do next. Here’s how to address...

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Why You Should Avoid a DIY Sewer Line Repair
As a homeowner, it’s important to have basic knowledge about repairing and maintaining common issues that arise over the lifetime of a...

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What Are Requirements for Private Sewer Laterals in Oakland and the East Bay?
In the East Bay region of California, all residential, commercial, and industrial properties are subject to the East Bay Municipal...

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Why Is Open Trench Excavation Sometimes Necessary for Sewer Line Repair?
Open trench excavation is the traditional and previously most common method for sewer lateral repair or replacement. Open trench...

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Checklist for home plumbing systems in the Bay Area:
Summertime is upon us in northern California! It’s the time when activities are virtually nonstop. The kids are out of school, having...

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How To Care For Your Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal is a convenient tool for discarding food waste during your kitchen cleaning routine. However garbage disposals can...

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How to Choose the Best Trenchless Sewer Repair Professional
Sewer repair or plumbing projects can be intimidating. Homeowners are not typically plumbing professionals with years of experience. For...

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Summer Checklist for Your Home Plumbing System
Summertime is upon us in northern California! It’s the time when activities are virtually nonstop. The kids are out of school, having...

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Trenchless Sewer Repair vs. Traditional Sewer Repair
Out of sight is out of mind, and sewage systems are often taken for granted. Until something goes wrong, many people do not realize how...

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Sewer Lateral Compliance Guide for HOAs and Condo Owners
Sewer lateral compliance is a frequent topic for property owners in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland and the East Bay. Both...

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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Sewer Line Repair?
When we find ourselves dealing with the challenges of an unforeseen home repair, the first question we have is, “How much is this going...

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Why do I need to apply for a sewer lateral permit?
Obtaining a sewer lateral permit is required before installing a sewer lateral in Oakland, California. Sewer permits issued by the city...

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What Is Sewer System Smoke Testing?
Property owners in Oakland and Berkeley may experience “random city smoke testing.” Local ordinances require sewer lines to be tested for...

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Sinkholes: When Sewer Repair Goes Wrong
Some homeowners find themselves dealing with an unexpected and worsening problem on their property: sinkholes. Sinkholes are usually an...

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Do Low-Flow Toilets Cause Sewer System Problems?
Low-flow toilets have become popular in recent years. As the name suggests, low-flow toilets use less water, which is an important...

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PSL Pressure Testing Procedure
If you’re a property owner in the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure sure informed about private sewer later (PSL) pressure tests. A PSL...

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