Winter storms, especially with snow, look great on a Christmas card. But the freezing temperatures are no friend of your plumbing. One storm and you could wake up to no running water because your plumbing froze, or pipes that cracked or broke because of the cold.When...
Earthquakes in the Bay Area are common but still scary. They cause damage to life and property, including damage to underground gas lines. Natural gas from cracked or broken pipes leaks into your home silently, quickly turning it into a life threatening fire hazard....
Sewer problems rarely give much warning. You could go from your plumbing and toilets working perfectly fine one day, to clogged drains, backed-up toilets, and foul odors the next. What makes it worse is the thought of tearing up your lovely yard or beautiful garden,...
The beautiful city of Alameda changes with every season. Unfortunately, these wonderful seasons also affect plumbing systems. An unexpected clogged drain, unexplained highs and lows in the water pressure, a sluggish drain, etc, could seem like random events. But...
(And Why They Matter More Than You Think) Alameda is known for its older constructions and a lengthy repair and remodeling history. Most properties have been passed from one owner to the next several times. It’s not surprising that building inspectors often face aging...