Inside the April 2008 Issue
Features
Profile: Subterranean Sleuth
Locating and inspection devices help a suburban Boston contractor solve customer’s sewer pipe mysteries and build up profitable lines of business.
Cover Story: New Name, Same Face
A local plumber finds that taking on a national drain cleaning franchise requires adjustments — in equipment, pricing, and approaches to dealing with customers.
Brainstorms: Great Grab!
To drain cleaner Allen Lewerer, quality service includes helping to keep marriages happy.
Special Feature: Deep Reconnaissance
A pipe inspection camera does duty in the follow-up to a mine disaster.
Tech Perspective: Bringing Leaks to Light
Smoke and dye testing give contractors simple yet effective tools to help communities and commercial customers find system defects.





