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Tips to Add Years to Your Sump Pump

Tips to Add Years to Your Sump Pump

With regular cleaning and basic maintenance, a sump system can last a long time. While manufacturers often suggest replacing the pump every five years, it's not unusual for pedestal pumps to continue to run for 25 to 30 years. Submersible sump units can last up to 15...

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Avoid (More) Water Damage. Think Deeply About Pipe Cleaning

Avoid (More) Water Damage. Think Deeply About Pipe Cleaning

Water comes in by pipe, and it goes out by pipe. Simple, no? Water pipes are undoubtedly some of the most taken-for-granted aspects of domestic living. Even the life-essential liquid they carry is taken for granted. That is until it stops flowing or starts pooling...

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Tips for Sizing Up Your Home’s Drainage Issues

Tips for Sizing Up Your Home’s Drainage Issues

Sooner or later, everyone needs a drain cleaner. Sometimes the drain cleaner comes in a bottle or can, with the name “Liquid Plumber” or “Drano” on it. Larger problems require a real, live plumber. But heavy duty drain cleaning might be beyond the scope of your...

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3 Signs Your Home Has Foundation Problems

3 Signs Your Home Has Foundation Problems

Damp and wet basements are one sure sign of foundation problems. Many homeowners call us at this stage. But by this time, there's often an accumulation of water damage: mold growth, damage to drywall, carpets, and flooring. In the worst case, leaking foundations can...

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Residential Drainage: 5 Common Problem Areas

Residential Drainage: 5 Common Problem Areas

Residential drainage solutions are a big part of the service we provide. We're more than just diggers. Drainage is, after all, part of our business' name: Groundhog Excavating and Drainage. In this blog, we'd like to share five common problems that might be at the...

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