Professional sewer inspections and diagnostics for Boise businesses, HOAs, and property managers.
Last month, I was called to a restaurant downtown on 8th Street. The owner was freaking out because sewage was backing up into their kitchen during the Friday dinner rush! They had to close for the weekend, losing thousands in sales. The problem? Tree roots had busted through their old clay sewer line that hadn't been checked in years.
If they'd gotten regular sewer inspections, we could have caught those roots when they were small and fixed the problem without the emergency or lost business.
Commercial buildings in Boise have different sewer needs than homes. They handle more waste, have bigger pipes, and when problems happen, they affect more people. A backed-up toilet at home is bad. A backed-up sewer at your restaurant, office building, or store? That's a disaster that loses money every minute!
I've worked on commercial sewer lines all over Boise for 15 years, and I've seen it all. From the historic buildings downtown with 100-year-old pipes to the new shopping centers in Meridian with pipes that were installed wrong.
Old Infrastructure in Downtown Boise
Many buildings in downtown Boise were built in the early 1900s. Their original sewer pipes were made of clay, cast iron, or even wood! These old materials break down over time.
I remember inspecting a law office on Idaho Street where the pipes were so old they were basically just tunnels in the dirt. The original pipes had rotted away completely!
Tree Root Invasion
Boise is called the City of Trees for a reason! Those beautiful trees that line our commercial areas have roots that seek out water. And guess what? Your sewer line is full of water.
A hotel near the Boise River called us when their bathrooms started backing up. Our camera found roots from cottonwood trees had filled their main sewer line almost 100%.
Grease Clogs in Restaurant Districts
Restaurants in areas like BoDo, Hyde Park, and along State Street deal with grease buildup in their lines. Even with grease traps, some fat gets through and sticks to pipe walls.
One pizza place on Vista had a pipe so full of grease it looked like a clogged artery! Regular cleaning could have prevented their three-day shutdown.
Parking Lot and Foundation Issues
Heavy cars and trucks driving over buried sewer lines can cause them to crack or collapse. Building settlement can also break pipes.
A big box store off Milwaukee had a line that was crushed flat under their parking lot. Every time it rained, the store had plumbing problems.
Video Inspection
We use special cameras to see inside your pipes without digging them up. The camera goes through your whole system and shows us any problems.
You get to see everything on a monitor in real time. We record it too, so you have proof for insurance claims or to show property managers.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular cleaning keeps your system flowing. For restaurants and food businesses, this should happen every few months. For offices and retail, once a year is often enough.
We use high-pressure water jets that cut through almost anything clogging your pipes. It’s amazing to watch years of buildup wash away!
Repair and Replacement
When we find problems, we can fix them. Sometimes we can repair spots without digging, using special tools that work from inside the pipe.
For bigger problems, we might need to replace sections. But we try to do this with minimal digging when possible.
Always get a sewer inspection before buying commercial property in Boise! I can't tell you how many new owners get stuck with huge sewer bills because they skipped this step.
A client buying a small strip mall on Fairview saved over $40,000 because our inspection found major problems before they closed the deal.
If you're fixing up your business space, check the sewer lines first! Nothing worse than putting in new floors, then having to rip them up for a sewer repair.
If your toilets keep clogging or drains keep backing up, don't just keep calling a plumber to snake them. Find out what's really going on with a camera inspection.
Smart business owners in Boise get regular sewer checks to prevent problems. It's cheaper than emergency repairs and lost business days
Downtown Historic District
Buildings in Boise’s historic areas often have shared or unusual sewer setups. Sometimes your line runs under someone else’s property!
We helped a row of shops on Main Street figure out why they all had problems at the same time. Turns out they shared a main line that was installed in 1910!
Strip Malls and Shopping Centers
These properties have complex sewer systems with many connection points. One bad connection can cause problems for multiple businesses.
Restaurant Rows
Areas with lots of food businesses need extra sewer care. Grease is the enemy of good flow!
Industrial Areas
Businesses in places like the Boise Bench industrial areas or near the airport may deal with different types of waste that need special handling.
Watch for these warning signs:
A car dealership on Chinden ignored these signs for months. By the time they called us, sewage was leaking into their showroom! Don’t let that be you.
Most inspections take 1-2 hours depending on your building size.
Here’s how to avoid costly problems:
We know Boise commercial areas inside and out. We understand:
A national chain can’t match our local knowledge. We’ve worked in hundreds of Boise businesses over the years.
Don't wait for a smelly disaster to shut down your Boise business. Our commercial sewer line services help you catch problems early, saving you money and headaches.
From downtown high-rises to strip malls in Meridian, from restaurants on State Street to warehouses in Garden City – we've got the tools, knowledge, and experience to keep your business flowing smoothly.
Call us today to schedule your commercial sewer service in Boise. Your business is too important to risk on neglected sewer lines!
