Hi - could someone quote me a ball park figure for cutting down a tree of this size. The actual cutting , not including permitting ect....

Last month we had to call in Roto Rooters as our tenants pipes were backed up.  The drain for the washing machine and kitchen all drain to the same pipe and according to the Roto Rooter guy this can sometimes cause pr...

I recently had a plumber come out to fix a broken sewer pipe under the foundation. After the house flooded a second time with raw sewage the second plumbing company found mud in the pipe the first plumber did not clea...

I have seen several houses lately that would be good purchases. But, they have large trees that could pose future maintenance/costs to remove. By large I mean 4' diameter, 60'+ tall. Should this prevent a purchase, or...

There is a tree within five feet of a property I have under contract. It's got a noticeable lean to it and the unanimous advice I've received is to remove it. However, what is more concerning to me is whether it is im...

I've been looking around San Diego for small multi-family properties.  I've come across a few interesting ones, but they are built in the 1950's, 40's and 30's.I know some of the things that I need to consider in thes...

I’m confused about ABS to PVC transitions - Rubber coupling Vs Glue.Drywall wall is not put back yet and I can remove the rubber coupling and use the Glue to connect ABS to PVC. Plumber is used the rubber coupling. Is...

I have a problem with a cast-iron sewer pipe in one of my rentals.  It clogs up frequently and according to the plumber who just snaked it, the issue is likely paper getting hung up on the rusty insides of the pipes. ...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a company who can help me clear a drain?  My garage drain is draining very slowly and I think that it is clogged with tree roots.  

I’m interested in a property that has what looks like copper waste lines.  Some has already been replaced with pvc but not all.  Should this be a concern?