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With winter weather just around the corner, it’s critical for Pasadena homeowners to understand the risks and dangers of frozen or burst water pipes.

Sewer lines are the pipes outside that connect your home to the municipal sewer system or septic tank. Sewer lines can crack or break, and the consequences can be severe. Damaged sewer lines often lead to unpleasant smells creeping into your home. These issues can be caused by tree roots invading the pipes, ground shifting, or pipe deterioration over time.

When a drain clogs in your Maryland home, you likely grab a drain snake or a plunger for a do-it-yourself fix.

However, sometimes the problem goes much deeper than your sink or toilet. If you could see underground, you might notice tree roots invading your sewer line.

Sewage backup is one of the most unpleasant plumbing problems you may face as a homeowner. You can live with a dripping faucet for a week or two or contend with a damaged sprinkler head until you replace it.

When people think of potential plumbing issues, tree roots are typically not the first culprit that comes to mind. However, for homeowners in Glen Burnie with trees on or near their property, roots infiltrating the sewer lines can be a very real, expensive, and frustrating problem. Trees naturally seek out moisture and nutrients, and your…

Frozen pipes are so prevalent, the US DOE Office of EERE has a map showing the probability of frozen pipes in different US geographical regions.

Every repiping job is different, from materials to labor costs. Our licensed plumbers will start with inspecting your home and current pipe system.

In actuality, this way of thinking can be a costly mistake, as problems rarely disappear on their own. They typically evolve into a larger and more expensive plumbing dilemma. Our Alpha Plumbing plumbers recommend addressing concerns when you initially notice them to help you save money in the long run.

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

Whether it is the suspiciously lush patch of grass in your Glen Burnie yard, the unmistakable, nose-crinkling scent of sewage, or the ominous gurgling sound reverberating up your drains, these are some of the signs every homeowner dreads—signs of a sewer line leak.