The Question of Sewer Line Replacement.

Sooner or later, most Peoria area homes, especially those built in the 1970s or earlier, will require sewer line repair or replacement and the responsibility to pay for it most often falls on the homeowner.  Sewer pipes, in older homes are usually made of clay tiles that can crack or break apart, allowing tree roots to infiltrate and create clogs.

For homeowners wanting an option beyond the backhoe, the trenchless technology of pipe lining or pipe bursting may be the way to go.  It's a technology that's on the rise and will continue to grow with time.  A pipe liner is installed via a process in which a resin-coated, flexible tube is blown or pulled into the interior of the damaged pipe and inflated.

What is right for your Morton area home?  The answer may not be simple, but we would like to help.  We are Dave Bailey Plumbing located in Morton and serving East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding area.  For all your plumbing problems including sewer line repair or replacement, count on Dave and his crew.  Just call (309) 265-6788.

A Video Inspection of Your Sewer.

There is something you wouldn’t want to show off to friends and relatives, but it may be vital to preserving the safety of your Morton area home or office.  A sewer camera is a valuable tool to help determine if there’s a problem with your home’s sewer system.  It’s important to know what a sewer camera inspection can find and what it can’t.

What exactly is a sewer camera inspection anyway?  There are limitations to what a sewer camera sees inside your sewer lines.  For example, it cannot determine if you have a leak or to locate a leak or leaks in your sewer lines.  What it CAN do is locate and troubleshoot drainage or stoppage issues which is an invaluable tool.

To find someone in Morton, East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding area in Central Illinois who  knows how to conduct a sewer camera inspection, call Dave Bailey.  Dave is the owner of Dave Bailey Plumbing.  At the first sign of a potential sewage backup in your home or office call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.    

I’m Sure Glad that the Sewer Backed Up Now.

Say what?  Nobody should be glad about that event on their property, but when it happens in the summer it is easier to troubleshoot than in the winter when the ground is frozen.  Of course, there is no good time to find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having a sewer line clog in your home, but there are times when clogs are more likely to develop.

What causes sewer line problems in the Summer?

1.  Increased usage…everyone has been home during summer vacation.

2.  A sudden severe storm…we know all about that in Central Illinois.

3.  Invasive tree roots…trees are growing at a faster rate in the summer.

Summertime may be when the living is easy as the saying goes, but it is also a more likely time to suffer sewer problems on your property.  At the first sign, call Dave Bailey of Dave Bailey Plumbing.  He and his crew serve the plumbing and sewer back-up problems of residents in Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin.  Call Dave at (309) 265-6788.

What’s That Smell!

Believe me, there is no mistaking it when a sewer starts to back up.  Your nose knows.  One of the visual signs of a sewer that is backing up is less and less water in your toilet.  Sewer lines by their very design will carry waste water away from your property to keep your home sanitary keeping wastes away from clean water.

Plumbing systems are made up of two primary parts…the water supply and the waste disposal. Most of the serious back-ups occur at the main sewer line.  You may even get a clue from “listening” to your toilet.  Is it making a “gurgling” sound?  Once the sewer line is cleared from the blockage and a camera inspection is done, the plumber might make some recommendations.

That is why Central Illinois residents have counted on Dave Bailey Plumbing for many years at the first sign of a sewer back-up on their property.  Dave and his crew have the tools and the knowledge to get things flowing properly again.  If you have sewer problems in Morton, IL. and the surrounding area call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.

Do I Need a New Sewer Line?

Those of us who live in an older home in the Morton Illinois area know that many things can go wrong each season.  Now that spring has sprung is your property in need of a new sewer line?  It starts with a sewer line inspection.  This will determine whether or not the drain needs to be repaired or replaced.

Without an efficient sewer line, we turn back the clock centuries.  No one wants to live that way!   Although we might not think about sewer lines very often or even see them, they provide a valuable service.  If you know what to watch for it can help reduce the stress involved in dealing with sewer-related issues.

Repair or replace…ultimately that is the question.  It is answered with the help of the plumbing professionals at Dave Bailey Plumbing.  They have been proudly serving downstate Illinois in the Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin area for many years.  If you are seeing sewer line problems on your property call Dave today at (309) 265-6788.  

Do You Want to Know More about Sewer Cleaning?

There is a topic that can make some folks feel queasy.  It is a task that some people are actually trained to do.  Because you are NOT one of those people it is important to know that an abundance of unscrupulous sewer cleaning “specialists” in the sewer and drain-cleaning business have caused an all-time low in trustworthiness for the industry!

Here are some tips to avoid sewer cleaning scams –

1.  Listen for the wrong questions about your personal life especially as an elderly person.

2.  Be skeptical if they are traveling in pairs distracting you with various conversations.

3.  If you are watching a video inspection is it really being done live on YOUR property.

4.  Do some research on the sewer cleaner that you hire before you make the call.

Dave Bailey of Dave Bailey Plumbing brings integrity, experience, and licensed bonding to the table.  Yes, Dave has been up to his knees in (you know what) more times than he can remember, and YOU can always count on him!  For honest sewer cleaning in the Morton, East Peoria, or Pekin Illinois area call Dave at (309) 265-6788. 

Prevent Freezing Sewer Lines.

This is an absolute must in the frigid climes of Central Illinois in the winter.  We have a long way to go before spring has sprung.  As a Morton area home owner, you need to take precautions.  One of the most overlooked areas is your plumbing and sewer system.  A frozen sewer line may not be common, but it can be devastating.

What are some of the causes of freezing sewer lines?

1.  Faulty installation around the pipes

2.  When the temperature drops precipitously overnight

3.  Lower water flow through an exposed drain

4.  A malfunction of your thermostat

Try to prevent a frozen sewer line if you can, but if the problem rears its ugly head on your property this winter remember Dave Bailey Plumbing.  Dave and his crew handle all plumbing problems both large and small in the area around Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin.  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing anytime at (309) 265-6788.

Sewer Line Clogs May be an Unseen Disaster.

You may not notice it.  You may not even smell it, but a sewer line clog can be disastrous to your Central Illinois home.  Most homeowners probably know that sewer lines help transport waste water from their home to underground sewer mains.  Beyond that, most people give little thought to their sewer lines until they have some type of clog.

Here are a couple of signs to watch for-

1.  Water backing up from a drain or toilet.

2.  Those dreaded tree roots!  Those beautiful trees in your backyard may have grown into the sewer lines and created a nasty clog.

What to do?

It is important to shut off the water main.  Request a video inspection from a licensed professional.  That is where Dave Bailey and his team enter the picture.  They will inspect, diagnose, and repair your clogged sewer lines in Morton, East Peoria, Pekin and the surrounding area.  Don’t wait for disaster to strike!  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing at (309) 265-6788.

Sewer Line Repair in the Winter.

Repairing a backed-up sewer line is tough enough under any and all conditions, but it’s especially difficult in the dead of a central-Illinois winter.  Sewer lines carry waste away from your property.  When they malfunction, that sewage backs up and comes into your toilet and onto the floor.

When sewer lines go bad, a professional looks for –

1.  Poorly maintained lines

2.  Tree roots have grown into lines

3.  Aging pipes have cracked

4.  Freezing = potential problems

On that last point, prepare for a possible problem in the months to come.  Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc. has been your sewer line repair professionals for many years.  Dave and his crew proudly serve the area around Morton, Pekin, and East Peoria.  A sewer line back-up must NOT be ignored!  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc. today at (309) 265-6788.

Where did the Water Go?

It’s weird…you look in your toilet (sounds like fun) and you notice that there is a lower water level than the last time you saw it.  A lack of water in the bowl could mean that your sewer line is backing up.  Now that is one potentially nasty problem!  This is one of the methods that you can use to troubleshoot a growing sewer back-up.

Very few people are experts in this area (who wants to be?).  Sewer lines take all of that waste water from your plumbing system and keeps your castle sanitary by separating waste from the clean water.  Things such as cracked sewer lines, broken lines, or a variety of other problems can lead to a disruption in your home’s sanitation system.

That is where Dave Bailey comes in.  Dave is the owner of Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc.  He and his crew serve the area around East Peoria, Morton, and Pekin IL.  Dave Bailey Plumbing is our area’s sewer line repair professionals.  This is something that needs your immediate attention.  Call Dave today at (309) 265-6788.

EWWW…I Smell Sewage!

At the top of the list of things that bring your household to a standstill is the pungent odor of sewage.  Now there’s an odor that will stick with you for a long, long while!  It happens to so many home owners and it does not matter what your financial status is.  Sewer lines do not respect the value of your castle.

It may be an old clay pipe that has been broken by tree roots.  From the surface, the tree looks healthy.  The fact is, it may be growing at its normal pace, but there is a sewer pipe in its way.  Which one of those do you think will win that battle?  Thawing and unthawing of pipes are also major contributors in our area.

Certainly, no one wants to put on their work boots and overalls and get down in there themselves.  Your professional sewer line replacement expert in the Morton, East Peoria, and Pekin area is Dave Bailey.  Dave has gotten “down and dirty” with sewage backups for many years.  Call Dave Bailey Plumbing Inc. immediately at (309) 265-6788.