Saturday, September 29, 2012

P.O.M. (Plumbers On Motorcycles)

As reported by the Herald, the Bellingham  Harley Davidson dealership is closing the end of October for unclear reasons. That's too bad because a) hate to see any business close and b) every town needs a Harley dealership. Harley's an American original and as familiar as Sears.


Here's my Harley motorcycle:

Read more here: http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/business/whatcom-county-business/mt-baker-harley-davidson-to-close-oct-31/#storylink=cpy

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Sewer stoppage in Mt Vernon., Wa

Think you have a sewer problem? This customer has a 50 year old, 200' long sewer that travels 160' feet under a city sidewalk and a street to tie into the city's combination storm drain/sewer.

I had to use 1-1/2 reels of sewers cable to clear the stoppage.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Christmas water heater in Sudden Valley

Last Christmas Eve, I had this emergency plumbing call from an old customer. The unit was in the finished basement (stuffed full of WWU students) and was in a very cramped space.

This is the new water heater and is installed to code. I did have to add a shut-off,  as there wasn't one.



Sunday, September 16, 2012

Water leak at the water meter

Sometimes a small leak can defy even the best DIY'er. This water meter had been repaired five times by the owner of a quadplex in Ferndale, Wa. and, according to a tenant, by another local plumbing outfit.

The before picture:
water Meter
Ferndale, Washington water meter
The after picture:
After picture in Ferndale, Wa

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Some plumbing reviews from around the web


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5 of 5 stars
Apr 21, 2010
by Guest53214
Ball Plumbing was very helpful when my toilet overflowed. Even though it was after-hours, Ball Plumbing was at my house within half an hour of when I called and the toilet was fixed within thirty minutes. I highly recommend Ball Plumbing...the... (More)
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5 of 5 stars
May 24, 2008
by Guest16532
I had a huge leak in the front yard and Robert replace the entire line within 48 hours. I got other bids and his was lower and the scheduling was flexible for my needs.
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Yet still more Google Plumbing Reviews


These were lost in one of the many Google updates and/or Ball Plumbing moves. More still are floating around the internet.
3 Reviews from everyone


A Google User reviewed a year ago
Overall 3 / 3
They were extremely helpful and super fast. I called for a kitchen drain/ garbage disposal, but I was having a secondary problem in my bathroom and didn't have enough room or the right tools to get the job done. Robert took care of it at the same time for free! I highly suggest calling Ball if you have a plumbing need.
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A Google User reviewed a year ago
Overall 3 / 3
Great service, very professional! Ball plumbing came by to give me an estimate within hours of my call, and did a full repair the next day for a fair, upfront price. The repair was excellent, went above and beyond. This is the second time I've dealt with Ball and I recommend them to anyone looking for a plumber in the Bellingham area.
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A Google User reviewed a year ago
Overall 3 / 3
Very Helpful. Ball plumbing was a great choice when we had an overflowing/clogged toilet. They were up front about the cost, so there were no hidden fees. The plumber was friendly and respectful of our home, and even cleared our slow sink drain at no extra charge. I'd definitely recommend them!