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The Plumbing Blog
Notes from real jobs: new construction, water heaters, drains, and the plumbing mistakes we get called in to fix.
Drainage & Water Management
Sump Pump Installation: What Most Crawlspace Setups Get Wrong
A sump pump is one of the best defenses you have got against groundwater, especially in heavy rain. It is also one of the most ignored systems in the house, right up until it fails at the worst possible time.
June 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Water Heaters
Signs Your Water Heater Is About to Fail (and What a Proper Replacement Looks Like)
Most folks do not give their water heater a second thought until it is gone. Here is how to read the warning signs early, and what separates a proper replacement from a fast one.
June 19, 2026 · 8 min read
New Construction
5 New Construction Plumbing Mistakes We Catch Before the Drywall Goes Up
We fix plumbers' mistakes, and on new construction that usually means catching them at rough-in, before they are sealed inside a wall for the life of the house. Here are the five we run into most.
June 19, 2026 · 7 min read
New Construction
Why Rough-In Inspections Make or Break a New Build's Plumbing
A rough-in inspection is your last shot at catching a plumbing problem before it disappears behind a wall for good. Here is what it really checks, and why it deserves a lot more respect than it usually gets.
June 19, 2026 · 8 min read
New Construction
The Complete Plumbing Timeline for New Construction: From Underground Lines to Final Fixtures
Plumbing on a new build goes in a set order, and there's a reason for it. Here's the whole timeline, from the trench we dig before the slab to the first faucet a homeowner ever turns on.
June 19, 2026 · 9 min read
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