Editorial Articles

When there is a plumbing emergency at night or on the weekend and fixing it can’t wait, the property owners pick up...

If you’ve been in business awhile, chances are you’ve seen some new opportunities cross your way. Maybe you’ve got good cash flow, comfortable...

Combination truck and CIPP liner used to rehab force main Problem: The Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority in Pennsylvania discovered a leaking 20-inch...

I don’t claim to know much. When it comes to sewer and drain work, you’re the professionals. I’ve gained a substantial volume of...

Even the best pipe lining contractors periodically experience collapsed liners. But as Ricky Salinas can attest, fixing a collapsed liner doesn’t have...

There’s more than one way to market your business, and current trends among drain cleaning companies show a shift away from banners...

It sounds like a simple question. If you’re running a small business, what’s the best way to spend your money? What percentage of...

Adam Teets understands the dilemma drainline inspection technicians often face. “You see the object causing the obstruction right there and there’s a temptation...

When the business cycle is slow, Dan Lin, safety coordinator/operator of Supreme Vac in Edmonton, Alberta, jumps into a truck and works...

Inspection camera assesses water main for blockages Problem: When unusually low flow ratings were observed in a 12-inch HDP water main in Jupiter,...

Typical high-end surface cleaning nozzles are large and heavy. While they are effective, they are also cumbersome and their weight can lead...

It may seem far-fetched that two former physical education teachers would make abrupt career changes and build a multimillion-dollar-a-year manhole rehabilitation business,...

Robert Waddell doesn’t like roots. They make him foam. A licensed California plumber and owner of Robert’s Plumbing & Rooter Service, Waddell had...