Sewer Line Service.

This is the time of year when the ground is softer, and more conducive to repairing your sewer line. If you need sewer line repair in this area, you call Shawn Allen from Allen Plumbing of Snohomish, WA. That’s the answer!

Shawn has been doing the job of repairing sewer lines for over forty years. Two generations of residents have trusted Shawn for these types of plumbing chores. He manages every job personally and offers sewer line inspection.

For the latest technology in sewer line repair, call Shawn at Allen Plumbing of Snohomish. See all of the plumbing services he has provided over the years. See for yourself. Please visit the website plumbersnohomish.com.

Let’s See What’s Going on in There.

Since we can’t crawl inside a sewer line ourselves (who would want to) to inspect for clogs, plumbers need state-of-the-art video inspection equipment.  The plumbing camera is attached to a screen for real time visualization that can also be recorded.  Finding the root cause of the problem in a pipe or sewer system in a timely manner will greatly increase productivity.

Using a sewer camera to visualize problems will aid your plumbing pro in permanently fixing plumbing problems the first time they occur.  Knowing the specific nature of a plumbing problem will also help them better determine the most efficient way to deal with it, saving you time, effort, and money.

The man with the cam is Snohomish Plumber, Shawn Allen.  Shawn has been inspecting pipes and sewer lines around the Seattle area for decades.  He is ready to come to your home or office for expert video inspection that is causing your drains to clog.  Give Shawn a call for fast, reliable service at (425) 367-4744.      

It is All Interconnected.

That is what it’s like beneath your Seattle area home.  It is out of sight, out of mind, but all of the plumbing fixtures, drains, and pipes in your home are connected to the biggest (and most important) piece of plumbing in your entire home.  That is the main sewer line.  Over time, the main sewer line can take a REAL beating!

Here are some of the common causes of a clogged sewer line –

1.  Broken or ruptured sewer pipes

2.  The line is sunken due to changing soil conditions.

3.  Tree roots…they are lovely to look at above ground, but destructive below.

4.  Every time you pour grease down the drain it takes a toll.

And so on, and so on it goes.  There are plenty of reasons for main sewer lines to “give up the ghost”.  There is one man in Snohomish who can fix it for you.  He is Seattle area drain cleaner Shawn Allen.  At the very first sign of a clogged drain…think about the main sewer line and call Shawn at (425) 367-4744.    

Cleaning a Sewer Line.

Go around the room sometime and ask everyone something they find repugnant.  Then, hit them with…how about cleaning out a sewer line?  I’ll bet that you get plenty of EWWWs!  Cleaning a sewer line is not only nasty business, it is absolutely necessary if you plan on continuing to live in your Seattle area home.

Here are some of the steps that your friendly sewer line cleaner will take –

1.  He will loosen the cap on the drain pipe.

2.  Then, open the cap and let the build-up drain out.

3.  Feed the auger cable into the pipe.

4.  Hose down the pipe.

5.  Then, slowly and skillfully pull the auger from the pipe.

Sounds like a good time, doesn’t it?  Of course not!  It is a routine job for professional sewer line cleaner Shawn Allen.  Shawn is the owner of Allen Plumbing located in Snohomish and serving the greater Seattle area.  He can be found on the web at plumbersnohomish.com.  Call Shawn and let him do the dirty work at (425) 367-4744.   

It all Comes Back to the Sewer Line.

All of your plumbing fixtures including the drains and pipes in your home are connected to the biggest (and most important) piece of plumbing in your entire home…the main sewer line.  Ranging from improper or repeated use of these fixtures, drains, and pipes and many other outside factors, the main sewer line can take a beating.

What are some of the common causes of a clogged sewer line?

1.  Severe damage to the pipes

2.  Sewer lines sag and sink over time with changing soil conditions

3.  Tree roots just keep growing and growing

4.  Too much debris flushed down the toilet

5.  Grease gets repeatedly poured down the drain

Maybe you thought those sewer lines were indestructible, but they definitely are NOT!  Sewer line repair and replacement tasks should always be performed by a certified, professional plumber.  In Snohomish and the greater Seattle area that man and that company is Shawn Allen owner of Allen Plumbing.  Don’t hesitate.  Call (425) 367-4744 today.

I Love Living in the Woods.

There are times when having a lot of trees on your property is a beautiful thing, then there are the times when those tree roots infiltrate your sewer pipes resulting in potential disaster on your property.  Don’t assume that cutting down the trees will alleviate your problem.  Clay and cast iron are rarely used these days because of those loose-fitting joints that tree roots can penetrate.

Here are some steps that may need to be taken –

1.  Digging up the old line and replacing it with plastic

2.  Poisoning the old tree roots that are causing the problem

3.  Covering the existing pipe with plastic fabric and cement

Do you have the equipment, the expertise, and the basic knowledge to do all of this safely and completely?  Shawn Allen does!  Shawn is your Snohomish full-service plumbing professional.  Sewer repair is just one of the many services that he provides in the Seattle area.  Contact Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen at (425) 367-4744.   

Sewer Cleaning…How Much do you Want to Know?

The very thought of cleaning a sewer can send some people into nausea.  It is one of those unpleasant tasks that people ACTUALLY train to do.  Since one of those people is not you it is important to know that an abundance of unscrupulous entrepreneurs in the sewer and drain-cleaning business has led to an all-time low in trustworthiness for the industry!

Here are some tips to avoid unnecessary service –

1.  Spot the wrong questions so you are not preyed upon as an elderly person.

2.  Beware of those traveling in pairs playing “good cop…bad cop”.

3.  Make sure that watching a video inspection is really done live on YOUR property.

4.  Do a little research on the sewer cleaner that you hire.

How does over four decades of expertise in the field of sewer cleaning sound?  That is what Shawn Allen of plumbersnohomish.com brings to the table!  Shawn has been up to his knees in (you know what) more times than he can count, and YOU can count on him.  For honest sewer cleaning in the Seattle area call Shawn at (425) 367-4744.

Do You Need to Replace Your Sewer Line?

Nobody looks forward to it, of course, but many residents of Snohomish and the Seattle area will be faced with it sooner or later.  Tree roots often invade and clog broken sewer lines. It has been said that copper sulfate, available from plumbers repels roots.  While this may only be a temporary fix, it can buy time before extensive work is required.

Have you looked at your homeowner’s insurance policy?  They generally EXCLUDE sewer line replacements.  If you are looking at a sewer line endorsement to your policy, it may cost you about $100 per year.  Depending on your family’s situation this may be a viable alternative worth looking into.

When and if that time comes the right man to call will be Shawn Allen.  For decades, as the owner of Allen Plumbing, he has repaired and replaced sewer lines in Snohomish and the surrounding area.  Whenever you have a plumbing need in the Seattle area call Shawn at this phone number first (425) 367-4744. 

Lights, Camera, Action.

No, this is not a movie set…it is the action taken to find out what is going on with your sewage system.  Not quite as romantic is it?  What is a video sewer inspection?  To inspect the pipes and find possible problems, a special sewer video camera head connected to a flexible cable is inserted into the main sewer line cleanout, and snaked through the pipes.

While it is an important tool in a leak location test, a sewer camera by itself cannot be used to determine if you have a leak.  Since the camera is inside the pipe, it cannot see the outside of the pipe which simply means it can’t see if something is leaking OUT of the pipe. It can only show what is going on INSIDE the pipe.

For practical evidence of this we invite you to visit www.plumbersnohomish.com.  Here, you can view a sewer cam video.  It isn’t pretty, but it should educate you on what may be needed under your Seattle area home.  If and when you need us, we are a phone call away.  Call Shawn at (425) 367-4744 before things get worse.

My Plumbing Wish List.

I think I speak for other plumbers across the country when I say, “I wish I were there to tell you what NOT to do before you had to call me”.  Plumbers from coast to coast will tell you that their area home owners make mistakes that end up costing them hundreds of dollars or more trying to fix their own plumbing.

Here are a few tips I would like to impart –

1.  Don’t automatically reach for the Drano.  Chemicals rarely do the job.

2.  Please don’t think of your toilet as a garbage can.

3.  Do not go searching for the main water valve.

4.  Stop with the drop-in tank toilet fresheners already.

5.  Your water heater is past its expiration date…just acknowledge it!

These and many other helpful plumbing tips might keep a major plumbing problem from occurring.  I just want you to know that I will be there when you need me.  I am Snohomish, WA area plumber Shawn Allen.  I have been here for decades and you can count on me in the future.  Just give me a call at (425) 367-4744.

A Happy Northwest Holiday.

Seattle is a great place to be during the holiday season.  It will also have many traveling relatives and friends joining us for an end-of-the-year celebration.  We hope that you and yours have a very Merry Christmas and a warm, happy holiday season.  At this time of year, we reflect on the past and anticipate the future.

Plumbing problems, unfortunately know no season.  They crop up when you least expect them and never come with our blessing.  Something may go wrong with your home’s plumbing or perhaps, the sewage system around it.  Just keep an eye out for potential plumbing problems while you celebrate this holiday season.

Your friends at Allen Plumbing have been here through it all for decades.  Shawn heads up an owner-operated plumbing company that handles jobs large and small.  You will never be just another number with Shawn.  Happy Holidays from Allen Plumbing, and if you need us we will be there.  Just call anytime at (425) 367-4744. 

Experience vs. Apprentice.

Before you pick up that phone next time think about whom is going to come into your home or business and fix your toilet, your sink, your water heater, your sump pump (NOT IN your home, I hope), etc.  Do you want an experienced veteran or someone who is cutting their teeth working for a large plumbing company?

Perhaps the choice lies in reputation.  Since the apprentice does not have one yet, it reverts to the veteran plumber with years of success in his chosen field.  If that particular plumber did all of the above repairs and has done them since the 1970’s I think I might take a careful look at his website and check him out.

So, do it!  If you live in the Seattle area visit www.plumbersnohomish.com.  Shawn Allen has been doing all of this and more out of Snohomish WA for about 4 decades.  As a master plumber working in the Seattle metro he truly is the last plumber that you will ever need to call.  Next time, pick up the phone and punch in (425) 367-4744.

Bringing Your Household to a Screeching Halt!

This time of year, before school is back in session your home and living area have probably had quite a workout.  People are coming in and out, toilets are flushing more often, etc.  One thing that will paralyze the flow of your daily routine is a backed-up sewer.  The truth is, it may be getting slowly worse with the passage of summer.

Back in the old days someone had to put on their gear and get into the system to check it out.  Fortunately, today there is something called video inspection.  What happens in this case is that a video camera takes the brunt of the sewage and reveals exactly what is the root of the problem.  It could be a root itself or even cracked pipes.

No question about it, having your sewer system inspected is essential to your family’s comfort.  Whenever that happens in the Seattle area you immediately call Shawn Allen.  He is Snohomish Washington’s sewer video inspection professional and has been since the technology has existed.  Call Shawn right away at (425) 367-4744.

Having a Family Plumber.

Do you have one auto repair shop that you always go to for regular maintenance as well as major repairs?  Do you have a dentist that the adults in your family go to because you trust him/her?  Shouldn’t you say the same thing about the “family plumber”.  The family plumber is someone who does ALL of the tasks large and small and will never do more than you need.

What a comfort it is to know that when the sink or toilet needs fixing you can call him.  When a water heater needs to be installed or repaired you call the same guy.  If you are thinking of remodeling the kitchen…ditto.  And if the sewer line ever needs to be cleaned you have the same “guy Friday” just a phone call away.

Residents of Snohomish, Washington have had that peace of mind for decades.  He is full-service Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen.  If you are new to the area visit www.plumbersnohomish.com.  Look at all of the services he provides and make him your family plumber.  Give him a call at (425) 367-4744.

Getting to the Root of the Problem.

No doubt about it, the “root” cause of sewer problems is more often than not caused by the deep roots of trees on your property.  It is quite simple really.  If you own a home or business for any length of time the roots have reached deeper and deeper into the ground.  Eventually there will be a confrontation with the sewer line.

What is the purpose of a tree root anyway?  Well, the root keeps the tree upright and stores food, water, and other nutrients.  This is a living organism after all, so it will do everything that it can to preserve its life and health.  As far as grasses and garden plants go they have a fibrous root system that only grows in the upper soil so your sewer line is not threatened.

When push comes to shove those powerful, continuously growing roots will win the battle between nature and a man-made sewer line.  When that occurs, there is one clear-cut choice in the Seattle area.  That is Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen.  He has been “rooting” around sewers for decades.  Give him a call right away at (425) 367-4744.

How Many Plumbers Do You Need on the Scene?

The normal plumbing emergency requires that one plumber show up at your home and fix the problem…right?  I mean, that’s the way it always plays out.  The question is why do you need to hire some national company with a fleet of plumbers who have different levels of skill to fix a toilet?  Why not trust ONE plumber to do all of your work?

The point is this - when a plumbing company has a higher overhead you will end up paying for it.  In the Seattle area, there are hundreds of choices when you need a toilet installed or repaired, a water heater repaired or replaced, a sewer line cleaned or completely replaced.  One job…one man.  There is no price that you can put on trust.

For two generations people of Snohomish and the Seattle area know they can trust master plumber Shawn Allen for just about any plumbing need that will ever arise.  Isn’t is better to save money and know whom is working around your house?  The next time a plumbing emergency rears its ugly head, call Snohomish plumber Shawn Allen at (425) 367-4744.

Home Owners Insurance for Sewer Lines.

Does your home owners insurance cover a sewer line that has been broken?  There are things to consider here.  There is the replacement cost as well as the damage that a broken sewer line can do to your valuables.  You want to talk about holding your nose?  This could be devastating in a couple of different ways!

Of course, every homeowner’s policy is a little bit different.  MOST of these policies pay for some of the costs of replacing faulty wiring or interior plumbing.  Any exterior plumbing problems are often ignored.  One of the first things that your home insurer will want to know is “where did the break occur”?  Was it within your home’s foundation?

These are not topics that we want to think about, but in the dead of winter it is a good time to give it a bit of thought.  One thing you don’t have to think about is whom to call in the Seattle area if a sewer line breaks and causes damage in and around your home.  It all starts with Snohomish master plumber Shawn Allen.  Always keep his number handy (425) 367-4744.

All of Your 2017 Plumbing Needs.

So are you ready for 2017?  We hope that this holiday season is a beautiful one for you and yours in the Seattle area.  The election is behind us and we can all agree on one thing.  We are Americans!  We live in the greatest country in the world and we must act as one to preserve our way of life.  We at Snohomish Plumbing hope you agree.

The New Year will have its practical side.  Politics has nothing to do with car payments, good grades, home upgrades, and keeping your plumbing in top shape.  As the year goes by you may have challenges with water lines and sewer lines around your home in addition to the many natural plumbing problems that American home owners have from sea to shining sea.

Shawn Allen has been your best friend in the Snohomish area for decades when it comes to plumbing problems.  Here are three words to remember when you hire a plumber in the Seattle area…reliability, integrity, and satisfaction.  If all three criteria are present you have winner.  Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year from Shawn Allen of www.plumbersnohomish.com at (425) 367-4744.

Cleaning Your Sewer Line.

Now there is a topic we all love discussing.  We couldn’t decide whether to educate you on this subject or how to remove bat guano from your shoes!  Seriously, a clogged sewer line is an unfortunate bi-product of the lives of many Americans.  In the Snohomish Washington area there are home owners who will face this dilemma in the months to come.

In many cases an old pipe has become clogged with tree roots.  In other cases, sewer lines may simply break, crack, or even collapse entirely.  The soil around the pipe may shift over time collapsing the pipe.  Have you heard of the term “bellied”?  No, not what happens after excessive holiday eating.  When this happens to your sewer line it becomes clogged with debris and stops flowing.

None of this is something that you are equipped to deal with.  Someone who does this routinely is Snohomish, WA area sewer line repair and replacement expert Shawn Allen.  The Seattle area has counted on Shawn for all of their plumbing needs for more than three decades.  As always…It starts with a phone call to (425) 367-4744.