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Guides from Peterson Plumbing & Sand Pumping
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Mudjacking vs. Replacing a Sunken Driveway, Sidewalk or Stairs
Lifting concrete back into place is often possible, but only when the concrete itself is still in good shape.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Plumbing Leak and Your Insurance Claim: What to Do the Day You Find It
The first hour after you find a leak sets up everything that follows, so here is a simple checklist.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Sand Pumping Explained: What Voids Under Your House Really Mean
If your floors feel soft or your house is settling, the problem may be empty space where solid ground used to be.
October 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Orangeburg and Cast Iron Sewer Lines in Older New Orleans Homes
If your house is older, the sewer line under it may be a material that was never meant to last this long.
October 14, 2026 · 4 min read
Signs of a Leak Under Your Slab, and How We Find and Fix It
An underslab leak hides from you, but it leaves clues, and there's a way to fix it without breaking up your floors.