At some time or another, we’ve all been there. You discover a clog in your sink or toilet, or you find out that your pipes are deteriorating and are in dire need of replacement. So you do one of two things. You either look online for a plumber in your area or, if you’re old school, you reach for your Yellow Pages. But the fact is, not all companies that handle plumbing repairs are created equa…Read More
One of the more destructive plumbing issues a homeowner can face is a slab leak. Because a broken pipe under your home's foundation can leak water for an untold amount of time, it's imperative that you, as a homeowner, understand the signs of a slab leak. By foregoing immediate repair, you risk structural and foundation damage, potentially costing you thousands upon thousands of dollars. Here are …Read More
Call it our passion for pipes, or our proclivity towards plumbing, but unlike most people we find plumbing to be quite fascinating. Knowing the history and trivia of plumbing, we believe that our chosen industry is endlessly interesting. We’ve put together just a few tidbits about plumbing that might just make you think twice about the world of pipes, drains and fixtures. The average person spen…Read More
Basically it comes down to the three P’s: pee, poop and paper (toilet paper that is). Yes, it seems a bit juvenile but breaking it down to its most elementary seems to work with having people understand what can and can’t be flushed down the toilet. Only those three should ever be flushed. You get rid of anything else in the same manner and you are simply asking for it to come back at you, lit…Read More
Don’t fall for it. Not for a single minute. Not even just one time. Don’t buy into the hype that claims that those “personal wipes” are “flushable”. Oh sure, they’ll flush down and through your toilet easy enough, but it’s behind the scenes, and within your drains, that those increasingly popular wipes begin to make their own mess. Personal and baby wipes do not break down in wate…Read More
Nobody wants to think about septic tank problems. Nobody. Not only is a backed up or leaking septic tank a nightmare of a mess, but repair or replacement can run into tens of thousands of dollars. Backups and overflow can enter your homes plumbing fixtures, like sinks and toilets. They can also overtake and flood the drain field, covering your yard with unspeakable sludge that can be hazardous to …Read More
Here at C & C Slab Leaks And Plumbing, we're big believers that if you don't know what you're doing with your plumbing, you should leave it up to the Dallas plumbing repair professionals. While we realize that not everyone can be expected to be experts on plumbing, you can arm yourself with knowledge! Winter is in full swing and the temperatures have started dropping. Today we're going to look…Read More
Here at C&C Slab Leaks and Plumbing, a trusted Dallas plumber since 1998, we can take care of all of your plumbing service needs. While some plumbing issues can be handled on your own if you're more of a DIY person, other plumbing problems are too big to tackle yourself and should be addressed by a professional Dallas plumber. Do you know when it's time to throw in the towel and call us? We've…Read More
When it comes to Garland plumbing, there are so many myths to take into account! Thankfully, you can move past these misconceptions with a little facts from your trusted plumber in Garland. Below are some of the most common plumbing myths you will encounter. Lemons in the garbage disposal: Many homeowners have heard the myth that if you stuff lemons in your garbage disposal, you will both be abl…Read More
Let’s face it. There are plumbing needs and then there are plumbing needs. The nature of plumbing, as with any household essential, will cause it to wear over the years, requiring the need of a plumber at one time or another. But what keeps professional plumbers busy, is the everyday mistakes people make in regards to their pipes and drains that require our assistance. Though we often and quite…Read More
Don’t believe it. Not for a minute. Don’t buy into the hype when those marketing gurus claim that those “personal wipes” that they’re trying to get you to buy are “flushable”. Oh sure, they’ll flush down and through your toilet easy enough, but it’s behind the scenes and within your drains that those increasingly popular wipes begin to make their own mess. Personal and baby wipes…Read More
