I think it’s important to be able to trust your plumber as much as your doctor, lawyer and accountant. Strictly Sewer was recommended to me by the company that scoped the line of an 8-unit Seattle apartment building in a pre-purchase inspection. Roots were encountered that prevented a camera from viewing the line beyond a certain point. In discussing the work in advance, Strictly Sewer’s owner, Rich Bentz recommended a two-step process: remove the roots to repair the line and then with a clear view, decide if the sewer should be lined. Because of this conservative approach, I knew I was in good hands. Sewer lining is of course complicated when it is an apartment building instead of a private residence because tenants cannot use water during a five-hour period. I was thankful that in analyzing the situation fully, Rich decided it would be unnecessary to go in through a clean out location that would have required emptying a storage room and purchasing temporary storage for one tenant’s belongings. Once step 1 was completed, it was determined that the line was in good condition so a liner would be unnecessary. Instead, I will be removing large nearby trees and postponing the need to line. When it becomes time to line, it will definitely be Strictly Sewer I contact to do the work.
