Plumbing
How to Prevent a Flooded Basement
Basement flooding is often disastrous, causing thousands of dollars of damage to the home and personal belongings. Whether you’ve worked hard to finish out that basement so your family can enjoy that extra space or...
How Can Tree Roots Affect Your Plumbing?
Did you know tree roots can cause significant plumbing problems, leading to extensive damage and very costly repairs? In our most recent blog, Estes Services explains just how tree roots impact buried plumbing components,...
How to Choose a Toilet for Your Home
Toilet replacement provides Atlanta homeowners the opportunity to change the aesthetics of their bathrooms and lower household water consumption. Many assume a toilet is just a toilet and all are created equally, but...
How Long Does a Garbage Disposal Last?
Garbage disposals are a frequently used appliance in many Atlanta area kitchens, making cleanup a breeze! Just like any other appliance, eventually the time will come when your garbage disposal needs to be replaced. So,...
How New Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures Can Save You Money
Upgrading bathroom plumbing fixtures allows Atlanta homeowners to make aesthetic and functional improvements without the expense of remodeling or extensive renovations. While replacing older, outdated faucets and toilets...
Why is My Toilet Continually Overflowing?
Constantly dealing with an overflowing toilet? We know – once is more than enough!Does your toilet bowl only overflow when you flush the toilet, or does it overflow for no reason? There are several potential causes –...
How Can I Save Water With Plumbing Fixtures?
Home plumbing fixtures come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. Choosing one to fit the décor of your home sounds easy. However, what about choosing one to reduce the amount of water you use on a daily...
Why Is There a Sewer Smell Coming from My Toilet?
Homeowners deal with all types of random smells inside their homes, but nothing will have you reaching for the air freshener quicker than a sewer smell! When you notice a sewer smell coming from your toilet or bathroom,...
Should I Insulate My Home’s Hot Water Pipes?
Having access to hot water is critical to homes everywhere. One of the best ways to make sure that you readily have access to hot water is by insulating your hot water pipes. Choosing to insulate the hot water pipes in...
Tank Vs Tankless Water Heater – Which Is for You?
Before you buy a new water heater, you need to choose between a tank or a tankless water heater system. Each type of water heater works and acts differently, so it’s important to be educated on the differences if...
How Do I Shut off the Main Water Line in My House?
Plumbing disasters can strike quickly and, most times, will happen without warning. Knowing exactly where your shut-off valves are – and how to use them – can prevent or limit the damage from occurring in your home....