The need for a sewer line repair is usually unexpected and tends to be a stressful situation for the average NYC homeowner. Repairing a sewer line requires a specialty plumber holding insurance, a license and a bond with NYC. It is important to find a sewer contractor who handles all aspects of the sewer repair in-house and avoid any subcontracting
The importance of an onsite visit
Repairing sewer
It is very important to visit the property in person to provide an accurate estimate for a sewer line repair. There are many important variables that are factored into a sewer line estimate which must be obtained with measurements of the city sewer, observing the layout of the house, nearby trees and how traffic will flow while the work is being performed. Each job is very different and must be managed specific to every last detail.
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Company History
The Harris family has been in the plumbing business since the early 1900s. We are a 4th generation company with the 3rd and 4th generation family members still running every aspect of the business on a daily basis; we take pride in being hands on. There is no job that is too big or too small for Harris Water, with nearly a century in business, we have encountered and resolved all potential complications that may arise while your sewer is being repaired
Harris Responds to DEP violations
Excavating for sewer repair
A NYC DEP cease and desist violation is issued to a homeowner if the main sewer line has been determined as broken. The most common reason leading to the cease and desist notice being issued is if the roadway suffers from a dip, crack or sinkhole, resulting in the DEP performing a camera inspection. It is a good idea to get a second opinion by a licensed contractor if this happens however; the DEP is extremely accurate with their findings. It is also important to follow protocol upon excavation and confirm that the sewer line is broken while the ground is open.
The importance of pitch and your sewer line
A lack of pitch or a back pitched sewer line is one of the most common causes leading to a nonfunctional sewer. It is very important to obtain proper pitch from the house to the city sewer when repairing or replacing a sewer line; this includes using a level to measure the pitch and becomes most important when working on a sewer line with minimal pitch in-between the house and the city sewer read more about pitch here.
