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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.

Homeowners – Don’t Neglect Your Septic System!

septic-system-diagramMost of the time, your septic system quietly burbles away in the backyard, very efficiently turning waste products into nutrients that the earth uses to nourish plant life. When it’s working correctly, a septic system is a pleasure to own. When it malfunctions, it’s a complete headache. It can make unpleasant odours, unexpected flooding, and render your home’s sinks and toilets inoperable. And it will always act up at the least convenient time – in the middle of the night, or a few minutes before the first guests arrive for your big party.

Instead of waiting for a problem to – ahem – arise, practice regular preventive maintenance on your septic system – the grease trap (if you have one), the tank itself, and the weeping tiles in the septic field.

In BC’s lower mainland, Edenflo Pump Truck Services is your go-to provider of septic and holding tank service. We’re a family owned business, and we understand the concerns faced by homeowners with septic tanks. We’ve devised a strategy of periodic preventive maintenance that will keep your septic system working as designed without any hiccups.

We’ll come and inspect at predetermined intervals, and perform only the work that’s required. If the sludge build up in your septic tank warrants pumping (which all do, in intervals of one to five years or so) we’ll clean it out. We can use video line inspection to ensure that your main sewer line is clear of obstructions, and we can use hydro flushing to clean any blockages, and even clean your septic field. But we’ll only do what needs to be done to keep your system operating, trouble free.

For more information about regular maintenance services offered by Edenflo, and to find out why you need to sign up for the peace of mind this service will give you, call 604-575-1414 or fill out our online request for service.