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Imagine this nightmarish scenario: It’s a normal, run-of-the-mill day, and you begin to go about your regular routine of household chores. You start up your washing machine, and immediately, black, foul-smelling water starts pouring out of your toilet and your shower drain, filling up your bathtub and turning your entire home into an unlivable outhouse!

You freeze, paralyzed with panic, as you watch this disgusting scene unfold. Then, it hits you. You knew your sewer line was old. You knew it probably needed to be replaced. However, you didn’t want to face a big plumbing bill, and so you put it off.

This whole disaster could have been prevented, but it’s too late. You can’t turn back time. What 

Fortunately, if you find yourself in this situation and you live anywhere in the Tacoma, WA, area, you can call Harts Services immediately for 

Our experts will work quickly to minimize the damage to your property, and whether we have to excavate in your yard to do the job or we can get it done with trenchless sewer repair methods, we will make sure we leave the premises looking great. Even better than that: We’ll leave you with a fully functioning sewer drainage system that’s sure to last for as long as you own your home—with proper maintenance, of course!

You might think the ugly picture we painted earlier in this post can’t happen to you. But if you live in a home that was built before the 1980s—before PVC piping was introduced and most sewer lines were made from tile, clay, cast iron, concrete, and orangeburg—you are at risk for a sewer line collapse. Those older materials are more susceptible to deterioration, and pipes that eclipse the 50-year mark are basically just a catastrophe waiting to happen.

When sewer lines collapse, they allow the surrounding soil to rush in and block the flow of waste coming out of your home. This results in the stomach-turning backup and overflow we described, and if you were afraid of your plumbing repair bills

 the collapse, now you’re looking at additional property damage that could reach tens of thousands of dollars!

In other words, it definitely pays to be proactive when it comes to 

. The team at Harts Services is here to help Tacoma area homeowners avoid disaster by fixing problems with the sewer drain before they escalate.

Here are some common early warning signs of sewer line trouble that should not be ignored.

For more information about our sewer line repair or replacement services or to make an appointment, 

. We’ll do whatever we can to save you from the nightmare of a broken sewer line!

Tips for Handling a Sewer Line Catastrophe

Here in Tacoma, WA, home to your friends at 

, we’ve come to associate the arrival of fall with some potentially messy plumbing issues caused by good old Mother Nature.

We’re talking about tree roots infiltrating pipes and causing sewer system backups.

Roots are amazing things. Their mission to keep trees alive leads them to grow and travel in search of water, and they don’t let anything stand in their way. Roots can grow as big as seven times the height of a tree, and they’ll blast through the joints — or the sides — of underground pipes to access moisture and nutrients they need to feed that tree.

As you can imagine, this happens quite a bit in the summer when the weather is dry. Then, when fall brings heavy rain, roots blocking drainage pipes can cause water and sewage to back up into homes throughout the region. The problem only gets worse over time, as the tangled web of roots catches toilet paper, hair, and other debris to create a denser clog.

What can you do to prevent this? Before we talk about a potential remedy, watch this quick video to identify a few of the warning signs of tree root infiltration.

Now that you know how to spot a potential tree root situation before it wreaks havoc on your home, here’s our advice for addressing the issue: Call 

 for a full video inspection of your sewer system!

Our team of experts will visit your property and perform a professional video inspection, running a camera down your sewer lines to get a clear picture of what’s going on down there. Whatever blockages we spot, whether it’s tree roots, corrosion, or sediment buildup, we can decide whether high-pressure hydro-jetting will fix the issue or if other repairs are needed.

If tree roots have completely broken through the lines, we can replace your sewer piping. Swapping older, clay tile pipes out for PVC, which is harder for roots to penetrate, could be a suitable option to prevent issues in the future. We will be able to give you a professional recommendation based on the results of our video camera inspection.

Don’t let tree roots mess up your life this fall! For more information about how tree roots can affect your sewer system, or schedule a video camera inspection anywhere in the Tacoma area, contact our experts by 

Beware of Tree Root Intrusions! What You Need to Know About This Common Fall Plumbing Problem

Pipes are the arteries of your home. When they’re in bad shape, the entire house is impacted.

It’s easy to forget that the water you use for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and bathing, travels through a delicate infrastructure within your home before reaching its final destination. When that infrastructure begins to age, and you neglect to take care of it, the consequences impact your entire living space — Just as compromised arteries can damage your entire body. In this article, we briefly explain why it’s so important to keep your pipes young and fresh.

When you neglect to maintain your plumbing over the years, you increase the possibility of a plumbing emergency. If you refuse to replace pipes as they exhibit signs of aging, your entire family will suffer the consequences. Your pipes will begin to leak near corroded joints, and water will damage your home as a result. This will make the house 

You may also begin to notice an unpleasant taste when drinking tap water — that would be rust flowing through your corroded pipes. Failing to repipe your home as a cost-saving measure is simply futile because you can’t put a price on the health and safety of your family.

You might be wondering: “How do I know when it’s time to replace my pipes?” That’s a tricky question because, while there are many warning signs you can look out for, it’s ideal to repipe your home before the bad stuff starts happening. However, it is still important to be able to recognize outdated piping, so we outlined three red flags that foreshadow the end of elderly pipes in the brief video below.

To find out if your aging pipes should be put to bed, 

. It’s always hard to say goodbye, and it almost feels wrong to replace your old friends right away. But sometimes it’s better to move on and start a fresh relationship with a brand new set of sturdy, reliable pipes. Enlist the services of Harts Services when you feel 

, and we will get the job done right — Because We Care More!

The Importance of Repiping & Signs that It’s Time to Replace Your Pipes

Tacoma plumbing company to show customers how to fix common problems and giveaway free plumbing upgrade

 – Aug. 13, 2018 – Harts Services, a top-rated Tacoma plumbing company with a 4.9 review rating on Google, is hosting a DIY workshop to teach customers how to fix common plumbing problems in their homes on August 23 at 6 p.m.

The workshop, which will take place at Harts Services at 9523 19th Ave. E, Ste. A in Tacoma, will include a giveaway and free installation of a toilet, garbage disposal or faucet, courtesy of Win Supply, for one attendee.

“When you’ve got a toilet that won’t stop running or a jammed garbage disposal, you don’t want to pay $300 to have us come out to fix it, and honestly, we don’t want that, either,” said Rich Hart, co-owner of Harts Services. “This is a win for both our customers and us, because homeowners will get some handy knowledge, and we don’t have to charge for a service call for something simple. We didn’t start this company to unjam garbage disposals. We prefer to be Tacoma’s go-to for sewer line repairs and other jobs that require a skilled plumber.”

Topics covered at the workshop will include how to:

Adjust the water level and fix a constantly running toilet

Place a water heater on vacation mode to save on utility bills

“We see this workshop as a great opportunity to meet our customers face-to-face in a relaxed setting and to let them get to know us better,” Hart said. “Usually when people call us, it’s an emergency; so it’ll be nice for us to get to talk to the community when they’re not in a panic because their sewer line is bursting.”

Tacoma residents looking for more information about Harts Services can call 1-253-345-7222 or visit www.hartsservices.com.

Harts Services was founded in Tacoma in 2013 by co-owners Rich Hart and Dan Hartsough. Harts Services offers plumbing to residential and commercial customers, and has a 4.9/5 rating on Google. Guided by its motto, We Care More, the company is committed to incorporating a caring attitude into every aspect of the business. For more information, call 1-253-345-7222 or visit www.hartservices.com.

Harts Services to Host DIY Plumbing Workshop on Aug. 23

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Customer service and answered the phone was pleasant and helpful. Person who came on site to discuss the work was thorough, gave great advice, and made suggestions for future planning.

Hart's Services got here about 3 hours after calling them. Very courteous and helpful with going over my options for all of my plumbing needs. They are getting our emergency repair work completed for a reasonable rate.

Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Made replacing my whole sewer line as painless as possible.

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At Harts Services, our #1 priority is your utmost satisfaction. We won’t just show up at your location and provide easy fixes that will eventually come undone, causing you more aggravation and costing you more money. Our plumbers provide lasting results at affordable prices, holding themselves to the highest standard for excellence in every job they undertake. We also offer peace of mind inspections, maintenance plans, and customer education to ensure complete peace of mind today and in the future.

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Harts has amazing customer service and responded promptly to our plumbing emergency! Chris has been to our home in the past and is very knowledgeable and professional. Harts is a great local company to work with.

I was so happy to finally get my faucets outside my house fixed. Anytime I turned them on they dripped, dripped, dripped. Now I have frost free hose bibs and no drips! Thanks Harts!

Harts Services is a very professional company. We called because our sewer was backing up into our home and they had someone at our house within the hour.

Fast service, excellent follow-up, and Tim who performed the service was excellent and easy to work with. Will definitely use again if needed.

Thank you Chris McAlister from Harts Services. The service was professional, quick but thorough. Thank you

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