Old Sewer Lines Create Sewer Backups

Some older homes still have red terra cotta clay tile piping for their sewer drain system. This can create quite a problem as the piping deteriorates with age. Also, with so many joints, it leaves gaps for roots to grow in continuously. This home had just such a case. Just about every joint on this clay sewer line was filled with invading roots. Thankfully, we now have products like PVC piping that has a lifespan of up to 100 years!!

That’s exactly what this customer received. A new PVC sewer line. Problem free for years to come!

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L Brantley

July 2022. This is the second time we have used them. Very happy with communication, pricing and service. Highly recommend this company. Arrived on time. Professional. Explained why there was a problem in detail. Something a different plumber had done with the installation had caused the issue. Appreciate the detailed explanation and fixing our problem. We will definitely contact this company for future needs.

Susanne H

OMG! They are awesome. They came the same day to help an elderly woman that is a fall risk. God Bless Them all

Phil H

Excellent communication! Very polite and courteous. Reasonable rates. Promptly completed work I would definitely recommend Cain’s Able Plumbing

Chris Y

My kitchen sink was clogged, we called and they came within a hour. The service was great and got it fixed quickly, the price was reasonable. We sure will recommend this company to anyone.

Zach S

Went the extra mile to help fix my issue. I’ll call them again.

Tim B

Top notch service! Courteous, knowledgeable and reasonably priced. I will use them again should the need arise

Karen W

We were very pleased with the work done in our kitchen. We had a leaking kitchen faucet and it needed to be replaced, we already had a new one here that worked out fine! The techs were friendly, knowledgeable, patient and professional! If we need more plumbing work taken care of in the future, we will Definitely call them again!!

Robert C

They were quick to come out and resolve our plumbing issues. We’ve had other plumbers in the past for similar problems but these guys are the best. Great service and reasonably priced.

Baxter G

They were able to come out within the hour for a crawl space pipe leak, great service, knowledge plumbers , fixed leak quickly , will use again, reasonable rates , A++++++

Suzanne M

Cains Able plumbing did a wonderful job putting in a new water line to my house from my water meter. They did a professional job and made sure my leak was fixed. The three men were very friendly and professional. After the job was inspected by county they came back the next day in the rain to cover the pipes. This is dedication and caring people. The company would do you right and not over charge you. Thank you Cains Able Plumbing for a wonderful job.

A Few Helpful Plumbing Tips

  • NEVER flush anything down the toilet besides human waste and toilet paper. Even if wipes say “flushable” they should not be flushed because they will clog your line.
  • Regularly check toilet for leaks and make sure it is not running. Keeping your toilet clean can help spot leaks or problems with plumbing fairly quickly.
  • Do not use chemical drain cleaner to unclog drains as it can damage the pipes.
  • Keep your water heater well maintained and flushed regularly.
  • Do not put food or food scraps down your garbage disposal as it can cause your disposal to jam or break. Throw the food/scraps away instead.

Recent Project

Our technicians worked hard on this project recently for a church daycare that was having drainage problems. They dug out trenches and installed trench drains with stainless steel grates along the sidewalk. It was a big job, but our guys are always up to the challenge!

If you have any plumbing needs give us a call 🙂

Helpful Tips

Here are a few friendly reminders about how to prevent clogs in your drains:

  • You should never flush anything besides human waste and toilet paper. This means you should not flush any feminine products or even wipes. Don’t even flush “flushable” wipes. Yes they will flush but they will clog your line.
  • Make sure not to put food or even food scraps down your garbage disposal. Throw them away instead. They can cause your disposal to jam or break.
  • It’s also a good idea to brush your hair before you shower or bathe so all that hair does not go down the drain and cause a blockage.

It’s What We Do

Last week we went out to repair a sewer line under the bottom unit of a 3 story apartment building. Sounds like a lot, but that is a pretty common thing for us here at Cain’s!

We always work hard and diligently on our projects to keep our customers satisfied. Give us a call, we are here for any of your plumbing needs!

Prevent Clogs in Your Drain

There are a number of things that can cause a clog in your drain. Cooking grease, coffee grounds, hair, soap scum, and leftover food are a few common culprits.

Tips:

  • Save cooking grease in a container such as an old coffee can and just throw it away.
  • Coffee grounds can be thrown away or you can put them in your mulch pile if you have one.
  • For hair and soap scum, use a screen (or drain-grate) to cover the drain opening. You can also brush your hair before you bathe or shower. That will help keep the loose hair from getting into the drain. If you bathe your dog in the tub, put a washcloth over the drain to keep the hair from going down it.
  • Put leftover food in the trash, NOT the garbage disposal.

Regular Cleaning Maintenance:

  • Run hot water down the sink after each use. Hot water will keep the oils from food products running down the drain instead of building up inside the surface of the pipes. You can also put a handful of baking soda into the drain first and then follow it with hot water. Baking soda is great to clean with and it also helps absorb bad odors.

When the Challenge is over Water

A month ago, we were called out to repair a sewer line. Usually in our line of work, that’s pretty common. What was uncommon about this project, was that we had to bring the sewer across a ravine, at the bottom of which, there was a creek.

This was something that was definitely going to be a challenge. Even a little daunting. But hey! We’re Cain’s, and we were ready to tackle it. It’s what we do! Even the City of Concord employee didn’t doubt us.

As you can see, we completed this project excellently. It took some planning and teamwork, but we are really happy with the results and so were our customers. On to the next one!

Call us here at Cain’s Able Plumbing, for any of your plumbing needs!

“FLUSHABLE” Wipes

There is no such thing as a “FLUSHABLE” wipe.
Manufacturers of baby wipes will often indicate on the packaging that the product is “flushable.” Plumbing experts say there’s no such thing as a flushable wipe. Because wipes don’t break down in water, they can clog up plumbing systems in a home, and damage pipes and machinery at wastewater treatment plants.

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/columbinewsd/news/flushable-wipes-are-not

With the Covid-19 outbreak and the shortage of toilet paper, consumers have turned to sanitary wipes under many brands to take care of personal hygiene when it comes to using the bathroom. Unfortunately most folks take the packaging at it’s word and flush this wipes in the toilet. This is wreaking havoc with sanitary sewer systems everywhere. Cain’s recently went to a customers home to clear a main sewer line blockage. The sewer line was full of 100’s of sanitary wipes. It took hours to remove them, and made for a bill that could have been completely avoided, if the wipes had been disposed of in another way.

http://www.surinenglish.com/local/201801/05/wipes-causing-problems-sewage-20180105105113-v.html

So, how do we dispose of these wipes if we can’t flush them? Here are a couple of suggestions.

https://www.today.com/series/one-small-thing/are-flushable-wipes-really-flushable-t151945

As you can see by the image above, while toilet paper fully breaks down, sanitary wipes do not. This is after 1 year of being inside the jars. Please take a moment to think about it before you flush wipes down the sewer. Even if it isn’t going to cost you money, in the end, it is going to cost someone money. That’s easy to avoid. Just don’t flush anything except human waste and toilet paper in the toilet.