New commercial backflow valve installed on water line at gas station

Commercial Backflow Valve Replacement at Local Gas Station

Our team recently completed a backflow valve replacement at a Maverik gas station. The existing device had reached the end of its service life and needed to be replaced to ensure the plumbing system continued protecting the municipal water supply. Backflow prevention devices are especially important in commercial environments where water systems connect to equipment,…

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basement floor opened to install sewage ejector pump and underground plumbing

Basement Sewage Ejector Pump Installation for Bathroom Addition

Adding a bathroom in a basement often requires more than just installing fixtures. Because basement plumbing is typically below the main sewer line, a sewage ejector pump is needed to move wastewater up and out of the home. For this project, we installed a sewage ejector pump and the underground plumbing required to support a…

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moen eva brushed nickel tub and shower trim installed on existing valve

Moen Products and Why We Recommend Them

When it comes to plumbing fixtures, not all brands are created with long-term use in mind. Choosing the right product can make a significant difference in how easy it is to maintain, repair, or update a fixture years down the road. Moen is one of the brands we frequently recommend because of its durability, serviceability,…

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undermount stainless steel sink and faucet installed with granite countertops

Under mount Sink and Faucet Installation in Hayden Lake

Upgrading countertops is often the perfect time to replace a kitchen sink and faucet. When new granite countertops are installed, an undermount sink provides a clean, seamless look that works well with the finished surface. At a home in Hayden Lake, we installed a new stainless steel undermount sink and faucet after the customer had…

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sediment buildup visible while draining residential water heater

What Happens When a Water Heater Is Drained

Draining a water heater can reveal what has been building up inside the tank over time. As water is heated, minerals and sediment naturally settle at the bottom of the tank, especially in areas with harder water. In this video, a water heater is being drained into a basin, showing the sediment and debris that…

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sebakmt leak detection equipment showing initial reading while locating slab leak

Slab Leak Detection at Coeur d’Alene Property

Leaks beneath a concrete slab can be difficult to locate without the right equipment. Because the piping is not visible, identifying the exact source of the problem requires specialized tools and a careful diagnostic process. For this project in Coeur d’Alene, we performed leak detection at a church facility after signs of a hidden plumbing…

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commercial floor drain line being cabled to clear clog

Clearing a Clogged Floor Drain at a Hayden Gas Station

Floor drains are designed to handle spills, washdown water, and routine cleaning in commercial environments. When they become clogged, however, water can quickly begin backing up into the surrounding area and disrupt normal operations. At a gas station in Hayden, a clogged floor sink was preventing water from draining properly. Floor drains in busy facilities…

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tree roots being cabled out of clogged sewer main to restore drainage

Clogged Sewer Main Cleared After Backup in Coeur d’Alene

A clogged sewer main is one of the more serious plumbing issues a homeowner can face. When the main line becomes blocked, wastewater has nowhere to go, which can lead to backups inside the home. In many cases, this results in flooding that needs to be addressed quickly to prevent further damage and unsanitary conditions.…

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water tank

CDA leak repair

Today we were called to a home in Cd’a for no hot water and a leak. Upon inspection we found that an unknown plumbing company had installed their water heater incorrectly using galvanized steel connected to brass which caused electrolysis, destroying part of the customers plumbing system and causing premature failure of the water heater.…

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expansion tank

Proper installation

This is the best way to install a thermal expansion tank on a water heater, in a home that has copper plumbing to stop galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals between the water heater and your homes copper plumbing system.