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

There’s a critical system beneath your home that shouldn’t be overlooked: your private sewer lateral. At Pipe Spy, a leader in trenchless...

Sewer repair projects can be a huge headache for homeowners. They can be disruptive, expensive, and time-consuming – but these can all be...

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

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...

As a homeowner, it’s important to have basic knowledge about repairing and maintaining common issues that arise over the lifetime of a...

In the East Bay region of California, all residential, commercial, and industrial properties are subject to the East Bay Municipal...

Open trench excavation is the traditional and previously most common method for sewer lateral repair or replacement. Open trench...

Summertime is upon us in northern California! It’s the time when activities are virtually nonstop. The kids are out of school, having...

A garbage disposal is a convenient tool for discarding food waste during your kitchen cleaning routine. However garbage disposals can...

Sewer repair or plumbing projects can be intimidating. Homeowners are not typically plumbing professionals with years of experience. For...

Summertime is upon us in northern California! It’s the time when activities are virtually nonstop. The kids are out of school, having...

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...

Sewer lateral compliance is a frequent topic for property owners in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland and the East Bay. Both...

When we find ourselves dealing with the challenges of an unforeseen home repair, the first question we have is, “How much is this going...

Obtaining a sewer lateral permit is required before installing a sewer lateral in Oakland, California. Sewer permits issued by the city...

Property owners in Oakland and Berkeley may experience “random city smoke testing.” Local ordinances require sewer lines to be tested for...

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

Low-flow toilets have become popular in recent years. As the name suggests, low-flow toilets use less water, which is an important...

If you own property in Oakland or anywhere in the East Bay Area , you may be required to pass a Private Sewer Lateral (PSL) pressure test to comply with the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Sewer Lateral Compliance Program. Whether you’re selling a home, remodeling, building new, or applying for a water meter upgrade, this guide explains what PSL testing involves, when it's required, and why Pipe Spy is your trusted partner for fast, professional compliance. Wha