Storms have the potential to wreak havoc on a neighborhood, or sometimes even a whole town. The uncontrollable and excessive winds and rain are often associated with power outages, certain types of property damage, or relentless floods. Rarely, however, is it mentioned how stormwater drainage can infiltrate sewage pipes, causing leaks and other issues in the sewer system.
Officials in Newtown, and in cities across the country, need to find ways to locate specific problem areas in the septic system and identify solutions in a safe, controlled way. The most common way to do this is by conducting smoke testing.
What is smoke testing?
Smoke testing is an inspection method that targets entire sewage systems in most residential areas. A tester will blow non-toxic smoke into manholes that make their way through the pipes underground. This smoke helps to locate pipe leaks, cracks, or any other structural issues that were caused by stormwater damage. Once the defect is identified, smoke will emerge from the ground, telling the professionals where the defect is causing damage.
Why smoke test?
Stormwater drainage can be dangerous for a number of reasons, and can similarly be costly to homeowners. The most hazardous reason is that leaks from stormwater can make it to your drinking supply, adding toxins and contaminants to your home’s water. This can clearly cause serious illness. Other issues include structural damage to the foundation of your home and gas build-ups from the sewage, causing odors and the production of harmful chemicals in the air. Conducting a smoke test, from an expert, can protect your home from damage and save you money on additional maintenance or repairs.
Why Free Flow?
Free Flow is not your typical plumbing company. In fact, we’re an independent technical services organization that plumbers and contractors often call for an expert opinion. Because we are not part of any franchise, we’re able to use specialized knowledge and the most innovative equipment to conduct smoke tests that other companies cannot. No matter the size or severity of the issue, our team of expert technicians can provide end-to-end solutions to storm drain damage and pipe leaks at a cost that’s unmatched.
Free Flow uses a customer-first approach to every job that we’re hired for. Our goal is to provide safety and comfortability for our customers in their own homes, all while giving them a satisfying and efficient customer experience. We also strive to educate customers and the public about the future of plumbing technology and application. That is why we offer a personalized, tailored strategy to every person that works with us, because if we believed in the “standard” procedures, we wouldn’t be here.
For over 25 years, Free Flow has been proudly servicing homes in Newtown, and the surrounding Montgomery County area, in repairs, tests, and replacements. To conduct a smoke test on your sewage system, or for any of your pipe maintenance needs, contact us today for a quote or to learn more!
