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Four Ways a CCTV Drain Camera Can Help Fix Your Pipes and Save You Money

An out-of-sight-out-of-mind way of thinking may be good for some things, but it definitely isn’t good for your drains! Because sewer lines are underground (and out of sight), potential problems can easily go unnoticed. However, closed-circuit television, or CCTV, drain cameras can change all of that—without costing you an arm… Read More

Replacing Your Sewer Line: What Are the Advantages?

For many homeowners, having to consider replacing their sewer line feels like really bad luck. Maybe your sewer system is older and becoming prone to problems. Or, maybe you’ve uncovered problems with your sewer already, like clogs or cracks in the lines. You may be worried about the time, inconvenience… Read More

How a Sewer Line Inspection Works and What You Should Expect

There are lots of great reasons to get regular sewer line inspections (which are also called video pipe inspections). Regular inspections can uncover problems in your sewer line before they cause damage to your home (like overflowing toilets or sewer backups into your basement). A professional sewer line inspection will… Read More

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Should You Get Your Drains Professionally Cleaned?

In a word, absolutely! In fact, many professional sewer contractors recommend having your drains cleaned every two years or so (and possibly more often if you have an older home).  Your drains are a crucial part of your home’s plumbing system. They carry everything from the stuff that gets flushed… Read More

Buying a New Home? Here’s Why You Need a Sewer Inspection

For most people who are considering buying a home, getting a home inspection before sealing the deal is a no-brainer. You want to make sure the major parts of the house you want to buy—from its foundation to its electrical and plumbing systems—are all in good shape and in working… Read More

Four Good Reasons to Get Regular Sewer Inspections

Getting your sewer system checked and cleaned regularly could really be worth your while. Since sewer lines are underground and out of sight, chances are you won’t spot a problem unless it’s too late. And, as far as problems within your home go, a sewer problem is one of the… Read More

Our COVID-19 Safety Protocol

Dear IVIS Construction Inc. valued customers, At IVIS Construction Inc. we encourage safe servicing, social distancing, and we are working diligently to ensure the good health of every employee and customer that is in need of our continued services. If you’ve spoken with us, you know that we value fostering… Read More

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update

COVID-19/Coronavirus Update At IVIS Construction Inc. our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of our employees and the community. At this time, we are following the lead of Alberta Health Services  ahs.ca/covid While the Alberta Health Services has assessed the current risk as low, we continue to monitor… Read More

Sewer Line VS (potable) Waterline

The plumbing in a house is designed to fulfill a wide variety of uses, utilizing a foray of pipes, valves, and tubing to get the job down. The two that most people are more aware of are the waterline and the sewer line. What most people aren’t aware of is… Read More

Clogged Sewer Lines: What You Need to Know

Sewer lines help transport waste water from the home to underground sewer main lines. Whether it is from a kitchen drain, toilet or your bathroom tub, without proper maintenance, sewer line clogs and/backups could lead to raw sewage backing up out of the drains and lead to significant damage and high repair costs. Read More