Sewer Cleaning Los Angeles
We provide Sewer Cleaning in Los Angeles for residential Preventive Maintenance on Sewer Lines through a proper Clean-Out that's readily accessible. If you are dealing with raw sewage water damage. For Water Damage Restoration, immediate action is crucial. Richards Rooter And Plumbing Professionals respond immediately and use advanced equipment and techniques to remove the water quickly. We closely monitor the drying process to verify your property is dried properly and thoroughly.
Any home or business can quickly become infested with mold with the introduction of water, like a roof or plumbing leak. Mold can spread throughout the property in as little as 2 to 3 days and can produce allergens and irritants that have the potential to cause health problems.
If you suspect that your home or business has a mold problem, Richards Rooter And Plumbing Professionals can inspect and assess your property. If mold is found, we have the training, equipment, and expertise to handle the situation at hand.
MAIN SEWER LINES
Main sewer lines are the largest drains in a home. All other household drains lead to the main sewer line. The main sewer runs underground from the house and connects to a city sewer line or a septic tank. Your main sewer line can become clogged from the debris those other household drains wash into it or by tree roots that penetrate pipe joints from surrounding soil.
If the main sewer line clogs, toilets and drains throughout your house will begin to backup. This is usually a very stressful situation for homeowners and it can happen at any time of the day or night. That's why Richards Rooter And Plumbing is your 24 hour plumbing service company.
A technician using a Richards Rooter And Plumbing Sewer Rooter machine will cut through the clog and clean the main sewer pipe right down to its inner walls. If the technician has any indication there is a problem with the main sewer line, he may perform a video camera inspection to determine if the pipe is damaged or corroded. The technician will share the video with the homeowner and present options for sewer line repair or replacement if necessary.
WHAT'S A SEWER CLEAN-OUT?
A sewer clean-out is an important part of the plumbing and drainage system. Everyone should be aware of the location of the sewer clean out in case of a sewer backup. The Sewer Clean-Out is a pipe with a plug or cap that provides access to the inside of the sewer line so that blockage can be removed. The Sewer Rooter machine and Video Inspection Camera should always be inserted through a properly accessible Clean Out.
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KITCHEN DRAINS
Kitchen drains clog over time. They run slower and slower as greases, soaps, fats and detergents build up on the inner walls of the pipes and eventually cause blockage. A Richards Rooter And Plumbing service technician who specializes in kitchen plumbing jobs will use a Richards Rooter And Plumbing Rooter machine to cut through the clog and remove all debris. Your kitchen drain pipes will be as good as new and to keep them that way, Shower and tub drains present their own challenges. The clog culprit is usually hair and soap buildup in the trap and drainpipe. When you're taking a shower you should never see standing water in the stall or tub. Properly functioning drains should carry the water away almost instantly. If water covers the shower floor and your feet, you have a clogged shower drain, which will eventually become completely blocked. A service technician skilled in shower repair techniques will use one of Richards Rooters And Plumbing tub and shower drain cleaning snakes.
BATHROOM SINK
Bathroom sink drains may become clogged with hair, toothpaste, soap and grime. Richards Rooter And Plumbing provides many bathroom plumbing solutions and sink drains are one of the more common problems we solve. Richards Rooter And Plumbing will remove the clog and thoroughly clean the entire pipe so your sinks will drain like new.
Toilet drains are sometimes overwhelmed with toilet paper and even the occasional kid's toy. Richards Rooter and Plumbing can solve the problem with a Richards Rooter and Plumbing machine that feeds a spinning cable into the toilet drain. The cable has special spring loaded blades on the tip that will cut through any obstruction while hugging the inside wall of the pipe and thoroughly cleaning it to restore full drainage and powerful flushes. See the toilet section for more information on toilet repair.
FLOOR DRAINS
Floor drains are common in basements, laundry rooms and garages. They may also be found on patios and driveways as well as older bathrooms. These drains are equipped with a trap that should be kept filled with water to prevent odors and sewer gas from escaping. Test drains occasionally to make sure they are aren't clogged and are ready to carry away water and prevent flooding. Dirt and debris can clog floor drains but Richards Rooter And Plumbing can open them quickly to restore good drainage.
DOWNSPOUT DRAINS
Downspout drains help to channel water from roof gutters away from your home. Many downspouts are connected to the city's storm sewer system via underground pipes which can become clogged with leaves and debris and cause a backup. Richards Rooter And Plumbing provides professional plumbing services that clean downspouts and their connecting pipes to prevent flooding and restore proper drainage around the home.
Richards Rooter And Plumbing does much more than cleans sewer and drain lines. We also offer water heater repair, sewer video inspection and sewer cleaning repair, complete sewer and drain line replacement services and we can handle all small or large plumbing jobs.
SEWER CLEANING LOS ANGELES
Sewer backups should be considered an emergency since the water may contain viruses, bacteria, and other microbes that cause serious illnesses and death. Richards Rooter And Plumbing Experts have specialized training and equipment to quickly and safely clean contaminants like raw sewage, a Biohazard.
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Here are 3 types of contaminated water
Type 1: Clean-Water
Clean-water is from a clean source like a broken water supply line or leaking faucet. If not treated quickly, this water can turn into type 2 or 3, depending on time, temperature, and contact with surrounding contaminants. Water from a clean water source like a broken water pipe. If left untreated, can rot into type 2 or 3
Type 2: Gray-Water
Gray-Water is contaminated and could cause discomfort or illness. Examples include washing machine drain water, dishwasher overflow, some urine but no feces. May contain bacteria and viruses. Can quickly degrade into type 3 if left untreated.
Type 3: Black-Water
Black-Water is grossly contaminated and could cause severe illness or death if ingested and any contact should be avoided. Examples include flooding from sewer drains, sewer clean-outs, sewer drains, toilet drains, water from the toilet bowl with feces, or standing water that has begun to support microbial growth. May contain untreated sewage, harsh chemicals, and microbes
Water contaminated with sewage backup should be considered an emergency situation and dealt with as quickly as possible. Richards Rooter And Plumbing Experts are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are water damage restoration specialists with specialized training, equipment and protective gear to safely restore your home or business.
SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION LOS ANGELES
Sewer Video Inspection Services with the sewer and drain video camera system is a video camera made for entering sewer and drain pipes. This enables us to go deep inside the pipe and visually inspect the entire length from house to street. If we locate a problem early enough it can save you from having to dig up the yard and replace your entire system.
Sewer Video Inspection
Sewer Video inspection cameras have become one of the most valuable tools in the plumbing business. Specially made fiber optic video cameras allow for a visual inspection of underground sewer lines and other piping to determine the condition of the inside of the pipe. A flexible rod with a high resolution video camera on its tip is inserted into the pipe for inspection. Video images are transmitted to the camera operator and can be saved onto a videotape for a permanent record. Radio transmitters on the camera record the depth and physical location from the surface so that defects and obstructions can be corrected cost effectively. Video cameras have also been used to locate lost jewelry and other valuables, as well as animals that have become lost or trapped in pipes.
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