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If it is not addressed, a bathroom leak can cost a lot of money, especially if there is significant water damage to the floor, walls, and the paint. Unfortunately, not every bathroom plumbing leak is obvious. That is why you need to look for some of the common signs of a leak so that you… Read more »

If trash chutes are neglected, the tenants within an apartment building or a business are the ones that suffer. This is due to the fact that there are so many unsanitary items that are thrown down these chutes every day, such as feminine products, rotted food, and smelly diapers. When you dispose of these things,… Read more »

It is important that trash chutes within buildings meet a certain set of specifications. If trash chutes are not installed correctly or maintained, they can be fire hazards and they can pose a danger to the health of the individuals within the building. First of all, a trash chute has to be up to code…. Read more »

Minnesota residents know that the winters can be very cold and that means those living in rural areas have concerns regarding their septic systems freezing up, especially when there is snow on the ground. Fortunately, there are some things that you can do to prevent septic freeze in the winters. First, make sure any leaky… Read more »

  The trash chutes in your building are probably the most neglected areas. The fact is, individuals hardly think about the trash chutes because of the fact they handle trash. They aren’t exactly the best smelling areas and it is hard to tell what is in them half of the time. This doesn’t mean that… Read more »

Is your roof leaking and you are wondering why? If so, you may be surprised that your gutters could be the culprit behind the leak. Gutters can become clogged with needles, moss, leaves, and even tree branches. Dirt is also a common cause. If water is not allowed to enter the gutter so it can… Read more »

Studies have shown that there can be at least 30 different types of bacteria and biological growth inside a garbage chute and these biological agents can enter the air space of the collection room. Some of the agents found included Dysentery, E. Coli 0157, and Legionella. This means that garbage chutes are breeding grounds for… Read more »

Minnesota saw a lot of rain this past summer and that means a lot of homeowners probably saw water pooling around their foundations and even running into their basements. This most likely had to do with faulty downspouts. As a matter of fact, a number of individuals throughout Minnesota neighborhoods complained that some of the… Read more »

A recent report has revealed details of a problem that most people don’t talk about until something bad happens…aging sewer systems. Most people say nothing about sewage until a problem moves into their home or into a nearby waterway. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for sewer system problems to move into an individual’s home in… Read more »

There are a number of agricultural drain and sewer services that are available, such as running main lines, barn lines, trench lines, and installing drains. And because farms have a lot of dirt slinging around, culverts need cleared and lagoon lines cleaned. In the winter, drains and frozen sewer lines need to be thawed to… Read more »