TL: DR - Usually they are the same thing but their focus of expertise and capability may differ. "Rooter" can be thought of as a marketing term over the more…
Sewer, Septic and Cleanouts
Home Owner Advice: What is a backwater valve?
A backwater valve is a plumbing device, installed on A home's sewer line, that prevents sewage from flowing back, towards and into the home. A properly installed backwater valve will…
Sewer Repair for Eichler-Style Homes
Joseph Leopold Eichler was a post World War 2 real estate developer known for developing a distinctive residential tract home in California. Eichler homes can be found from San Jose…
Home Owner Advice: Signs of a Failing Septic System
Do you suspect your septic system is failing? If you notice standing water or damp spots near the septic tank or leach field, also known as a “drain field,” and/or…
Buying a home with a septic system? Get an inspection service while in escrow.
New Home with an old Septic System? Get an Inspection of that Septic System before you close escrow.