Before & After Gallery | Rialto Leak Detection Projects

Slab Leak Detection 📍 Flores Park, Rialto CA

Project #01: Flores Park Hot Water Slab Leak Detection

Before: FLIR 104.5°F Slab Rupture

🚨 The Condition:

Thermal infrared scan clearly reveals thermal plume of leaking hot water spreading under ceramic tile floor.

After: Clean Overhead PEX-a Bypass

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Corrosion-proof Uponor PEX-a manifold routed through attic joists with zero floor destruction.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Homeowner noticed a 4-foot section of hallway tile was 104.5°F to the touch. Gas water heater was running non-stop and the monthly water bill spiked by $310.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

FLIR E54 Thermal Infrared Imager & Proline High-Frequency Acoustic Geophone

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Acoustically isolated a ruptured 3/4" Type-L copper hot water elbow beneath 5 inches of concrete. Installed a non-invasive Uponor PEX-a overhead attic bypass in 1 day.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Preserved $8,500 in imported porcelain floor tiles and avoided jackhammering the structural foundation.

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Underground Water Line 📍 El Rancho Verde, Rialto CA

Project #02: El Rancho Verde Underground Main Line Fracture

Before: Subterranean Yard Flooding

🚨 The Condition:

Subterranean 1" copper supply break saturating lawn and lifting driveway edge at 60 PSI.

After: Surgical 18" Precision Spot Fix

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Surgical excavation directly over fracture; heavy-duty brass compression coupling installed in 3 hours.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Standing water bubbling up near front paver driveway; municipal smart meter running 60 PSI continuously; $540 monthly water bill.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

SubSurface LC-2500 Digital Acoustic Correlator & Soil Ground Mic

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Correlated acoustic sound frequencies between house bib and meter box. Located exact rupture point beneath decorative pavers; executed surgical 18" spot fix.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Saved $6,000 custom interlocking paver driveway and prevented complete front yard trenching.

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Slab Leak Detection 📍 Las Colinas, Rialto CA

Project #03: Las Colinas Post-Tension Slab Cold Line Rupture

Before: Hidden Under-Slab Leak Sound

🚨 The Condition:

Acoustic ground sensor detecting high-pitch water hiss escaping from un-sleeved copper pipe under slab.

After: Overhead Attic Line Isolation

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Overhead insulated PEX-a line installed through attic with direct shutoff valve, bypassing sub-slab pipe.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Hissing sound behind baseboards in master bathroom; moisture meter registered 85% wet carpet pad; Rialto AMI meter alert sent.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Gen-Ear Acoustic Ground Listening Microphone & Tramex Moisture Scanner

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Pinpointed cold water line pinhole under reinforced concrete slab without hitting post-tension cables. Routed a single-run attic bypass directly to vanity fixture.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Eliminated catastrophic post-tension cable strike risk ($12,000+ repair hazard) and saved oak hardwood.

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Emergency Gas Leak 📍 Riverside Ave Corridor, Rialto CA

Project #04: Riverside Ave Commercial Kitchen Gas Line Repair

Before: Red-Tagged Gas Meter Leak

🚨 The Condition:

Sensit combustible detector reading 4,200 PPM hydrocarbon gas pocket beneath kitchen breezeway.

After: Certified Steel & Poly Riser

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

New code-compliant anodeless gas riser with heavy-duty shutoff valve passed City of Rialto inspection.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Pungent sulfur/mercaptan gas odor detected near prep kitchen; SoCalGas red-tagged the commercial meter and locked valves.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Sensit Gold G2 Combustible Gas Detector & Dwyer Digital Manometer

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Performed 0.5 PSI gas decay test; sniffed out cracked threaded union beneath exterior concrete walkway; replaced with fusion-bonded epoxy coated gas riser.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Restored restaurant gas service within 24 hours, saving $15,000 in lost weekend dining revenue.

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Pool & Spa Leak Detection 📍 North Rialto Estates, Rialto CA

Project #05: North Rialto Inground Pool Return Line Fissure

Before: 2.5" Daily Water Loss

🚨 The Condition:

Severe pool water loss exposing coping tiles and destabilizing perimeter flagstone deck foundation.

After: Surgical Core-Drill Pipe Repair

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Precision 8" core extraction, Schedule 40 PVC sweep replacement, and color-matched mortar deck patch.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Custom backyard pool losing 2.5 inches of water daily (over 600 gal/day); soil sinking along pool deck coping.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Anderson Hydrostatic Pressure Rig & Electronic Hydrophone Sensor

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Hydrostatically isolated return lines; identified pressure drop in return loop #2; pinpointed sheared 90-degree elbow 3 ft below concrete deck; core-drilled single neat access hole.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Prevented complete concrete pool deck removal and protected gunite shell integrity ($14,000 saved).

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Sewer Camera Inspection 📍 Baseline Rd & Cactus Ave, Rialto CA

Project #06: Baseline Road Clay Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion

Before: 95% Root Choke in Lateral

🚨 The Condition:

High-definition camera snapshot showing mature tree taproots completely choking 4" sewer line.

After: Smooth Trenchless Epoxy Liner

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Trenchless cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) sleeve creates seamless, root-proof interior pipe lining.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Raw sewage backing up into lower bathroom shower; strong sewer gas odor permeating front yard flowerbeds.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Ridgid SeeSnake TruSense Color HD Camera with 512Hz Sonde Locator

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Scoped 65 feet of 4" vitrified clay lateral; detected root choke at municipal street saddle; hydro-jetted line and installed trenchless epoxy CIPP pull-in-place structural liner.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Zero excavation on busy Baseline Rd; avoided $9,500 in city street encroachment and repaving fees.

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Hidden Wall Leak 📍 Cactus Ave Corridor, Rialto CA

Project #07: Cactus Ave Laundry Room In-Wall Pinhole Spray

Before: Moisture Plume Inside Drywall

🚨 The Condition:

Thermal imaging showing moisture spreading up stud cavity from a microscopic pinhole copper spray.

After: Surgical Drywall Port & ProPress Fix

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Clean 6" precision cutout with flame-free Viega ProPress copper sleeve installed in under 45 minutes.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Peeling paint and bubbling baseboard drywall behind laundry washer box; faint hissing sound heard through wall.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

FLIR C5 Compact Thermal Camera & Extech Pinless RF Moisture Meter

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Mapped cold water thermal plume behind drywall; made single neat 6" square inspection port; repaired vibrating copper line with Viega ProPress coupling.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Prevented toxic mold colonization and avoided $5,200 in drywall and laundry cabinet tear-out.

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Underground Water Line 📍 Cedar Ave / Merrill Ave, Rialto CA

Project #08: Cedar Avenue Multi-Family Main Supply Rupture

Before: Asphalt Water Eruption

🚨 The Condition:

Water pushing through asphalt seam under parking stall 4, causing sub-base soil erosion.

After: Heavy-Duty Stainless Clamp Fix

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Surgical excavation with stainless steel wrap clamp rated to 150 PSI; parking stall re-compacted.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Asphalt parking lot buckling and pooling water; 8 apartment units suffered sudden drop to 15 PSI water pressure.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Fisher M-97 Metal Line Tracer & Fuji Tecom FSB-8D Electronic Listening Stick

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Traced buried 2" galvanized commercial water main; pinpointed cracked seam under stall 4; completed single-pit excavation and installed stainless steel full-circle repair clamp.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Avoided tenant hotel relocation and preserved entire parking lot asphalt ($11,000 saved).

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Slab Leak Detection 📍 South Riverside Ave, Rialto CA

Project #09: South Riverside Ave Living Room Hardwood Slab Leak

Before: Buckling Oak Hardwood Floor

🚨 The Condition:

Thermal scan shows hot water reservoir accumulating directly under solid oak planks.

After: Ceiling Bypass with Zero Floor Harm

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Overhead PEX-a line completely isolates failed pipe; floor dried with dehumidifiers, 100% saved.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Solid oak hardwood floor cupping and crowning; water meter dial constantly rotating; water heater pilot cycling.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

FLIR E54 Thermal Imager & High-Sensitivity Ground Geophone

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Located hot water copper line failure beneath living room slab; decoupled subterranean loop and installed Uponor PEX-a ceiling bypass down through interior partition wall.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Saved $10,500 in original 1960s tongue-and-groove hardwood flooring from being ripped up.

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Underground Water Line 📍 Glenwood Ave, Rialto CA

Project #10: Glenwood Ave Citrus Grove Irrigation Main Shear

Before: Sub-Surface Mud Bogging

🚨 The Condition:

Pressurized irrigation pipe fracture creating hidden subterranean water channel under turf.

After: Root-Safe PVC Slip-Fix Repair

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Targeted root-friendly excavation with Schedule 80 PVC telescoping slip coupling repair.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Marshy muddy ground near citrus trees; Rialto Water Services AMI smart meter flagged a 400 gallon/day continuous leak.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Regulated Nitrogen Line Pressurization & Ultrasonic Acoustic Sensor

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Charged irrigation line with 40 PSI dry nitrogen; traced ultrasonic bubbling tone through soil; isolated cracked PVC tee under root ball and spliced flexible slip coupling.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Preserved 40-year-old fruit trees and stopped ongoing municipal tiered water billing penalties.

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Underground Water Line 📍 Renaissance Parkway, Rialto CA

Project #11: Renaissance Marketplace Commercial Fire Riser Line

Before: Underground Fire Main Pressure Loss

🚨 The Condition:

Acoustic correlation graph showing exact millisecond spike indicating high-pressure fire line rupture.

After: Precision Concrete Apron Spot Repair

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Targeted 3x3 ft saw cut, ANSI-approved mechanical fire joint coupling, passed hydrostatic pressure test.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Commercial warehouse fire riser jockey pump cycling every 12 minutes; building management facing fire marshal citations.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

SubSurface LC-2500 Dual-Sensor Acoustic Correlator attached to hydrants

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Calculated acoustic wave delay across 240 feet of ductile iron main; pinpointed underground gasket failure within 8 inches under concrete loading apron; installed mechanical coupling.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Prevented mandatory warehouse shutdown and saved tens of thousands in facility downtime.

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Emergency Gas Leak 📍 Ayala Park Neighborhood, Rialto CA

Project #12: Ayala Park Residential Patio BBQ Gas Line Corrosion

Before: Corroded Underground Black Iron

🚨 The Condition:

Micro-leak emitting mercaptan gas odor through soil fissures near backyard dining patio.

After: Corrosion-Proof Yellow Poly Gas Line

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Modern yellow polyethylene gas pipe with anodeless transitions and 100% electro-fusion joints.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Homeowner reported distinct gas smell near outdoor patio BBQ island; gas meter dial crept forward during overnight shutoff.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Bacharach Leakator 10 Combustible Gas Leak Detector & Bubble Solution

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Sniffed underground black iron line; identified severe galvanic soil corrosion under brick planter; isolated corroded branch and ran yellow polyethylene gas pipe with anodeless riser.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Prevented hazardous gas pocket ignition under patio and passed SoCalGas pressure inspection.

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Pool & Spa Leak Detection 📍 Country Club Estates, Rialto CA

Project #13: Rialto Country Club Luxury Spa Light Conduit Leak

Before: Spa Water Level Dropping 4"

🚨 The Condition:

Precision fluorochrome dye test showing steady water suction into cracked electrical conduit.

After: Underwater Sealed Light Conduit

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Specialized underwater potting elastomer injected into conduit, completely stopping leak with zero water loss.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Elevated negative-edge spa dropping 4 inches overnight whenever circulation pump turned off; homeowner refilling every morning.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Fluorescent Dye Syringe Injection & Hydrostatic Conduit Plug Rig

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Tested spa return lines and drain; injected concentrated yellow dye at 12V LED light niche; dye was drawn into electrical conduit; sealed conduit with underwater expanding silicone compound.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Repaired entirely underwater without draining 25,000 gallons of treated pool water ($3,200 saved).

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Sewer Camera Inspection 📍 East Easton St, Rialto CA

Project #14: East Easton Street Offset Clay Sewer Joint

Before: 2-Inch Dropped Sewer Pipe Offset

🚨 The Condition:

Internal sewer camera view showing misaligned clay pipe edge causing solid waste damming.

After: Seamless CIPP Structural Sleeve

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Continuous fiberglass-reinforced epoxy liner bridges the joint, restoring frictionless flow for 50+ years.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Gurgling noise in toilets when shower drained; recurring blockages every 6 weeks despite mechanical cabling.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Ridgid 200-ft Self-Leveling HD Sewer Camera with Navitrack Sonde Wand

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Pushed camera 42 feet down lateral; revealed 2-inch structural pipe offset and soil collapse; executed trenchless CIPP epoxy liner sleeve from exterior cleanout.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

100% trenchless solution avoided digging up homeowner's rose garden and brick driveway ($7,800 saved).

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Slab Leak Detection 📍 North Lilac Ave, Rialto CA

Project #15: North Lilac Ave Kitchen Island Under-Slab Leak

Before: Heat Radiating Under Kitchen Island

🚨 The Condition:

FLIR thermal display reveals 102°F thermal spread directly underneath custom waterfall kitchen island.

After: Overhead PEX Line to Kitchen Island

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

PEX line routed through soffit ceiling and down through decorative chase, saving all quartz and cabinetry.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Luxury vinyl plank flooring warm and spongy around custom center island; Rialto AMI meter flagged 24/7 water draw.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

FLIR E54 Thermal Imager & High-Sensitivity Ground Geophone

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Mapped hot water pipe pathway beneath slab; confirmed elbow rupture centered directly beneath $14,000 quartz waterfall island; routed new PEX lines overhead through ceiling joists.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Saved $14,000 custom quartz waterfall island and imported kitchen cabinetry from destruction.

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Hidden Wall Leak 📍 West Merrill Ave, Rialto CA

Project #16: West Merrill Ave 2nd-Story Shower Supply Vibration Leak

Before: Ceiling Water Ring & Sagging Plaster

🚨 The Condition:

Moisture meter reads 99% saturation along downstairs ceiling drywall joist beneath upstairs shower.

After: Insulated Clamp & ProPress Copper Repair

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Surgical inspection port behind vanity; pipe insulated against vibration friction; drywall patched clean.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Discoloration and yellow water ring spreading across downstairs dining room textured ceiling; water sound when shower ran.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

FLIR Thermal Camera & Tramex Non-Destructive RF Moisture Meter

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Scanned ceiling from below; traced thermal signature to shower riser in second-story wall; found un-cushioned copper pipe chafing against steel stud; repaired with insulated bracket and ProPress coupling.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Saved dining room drywall ceiling from collapsing and eliminated need for full bathroom tear-out ($6,000 saved).

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Emergency Gas Leak 📍 North Willow Ave, Rialto CA

Project #17: North Willow Ave Retail Center Multi-Meter Gas Riser

Before: Corroded Manifold Riser Joint

🚨 The Condition:

Gas detector sounding alarm at base of 6-meter commercial riser bank in shopping plaza alley.

After: Rebuilt Commercial Gas Manifold

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Heavy-duty epoxy-coated transition riser with calibrated ball valves and City of Rialto inspection tag.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Multiple tenants detected gas odor in rear service alley; SoCalGas technician documented high atmospheric gas reading near manifold.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Sensit Gold G2 Detector & Calibrated Ultrasonic Leak Sniffer

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Acoustically located corroded underground transition fitting at meter bank base; rebuilt commercial manifold with epoxy-coated steel riser and passed official 10 PSI air test.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Completed emergency commercial repair in 4 hours; saved 6 retail businesses from mandated evacuation.

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Pool & Spa Leak Detection 📍 Casmalia St, Rialto CA

Project #18: Casmalia Street Pool Skimmer Throat Structural Fissure

Before: Dye Suction into Skimmer Crack

🚨 The Condition:

Phenol red dye stream pulled rapidly into hairline crack between plastic skimmer throat and concrete pool wall.

After: Underwater Structural Epoxy Bond

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Waterproof structural epoxy putty hand-molded and bonded underwater, permanently sealing structural crack.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Backyard pool water level dropping below skimmer intake within 36 hours; automatic water filler running continuously.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

Precision Dye Injection & Suction Line Hydrostatic Pressure Rig

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Tested underground plumbing lines (held 25 PSI); performed dye test at skimmer-to-concrete bond beam; detected suction through cold joint fissure; injected structural underwater two-part epoxy putty.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Saved $4,500 concrete deck demolition and complete skimmer box replacement.

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Underground Water Line 📍 Browning St, Rialto CA

Project #19: Browning Street Underground Irrigation Main Break

Before: Sub-Turf Water Cavity

🚨 The Condition:

Acoustic ground sensor pinpointing subterranean hiss beneath lawn before surface pooling occurred.

After: Seamless Lawn Restoration

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Surgical turf flap folded back into place with invisible seams; water meter halted completely.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Depression and soft mud sinkhole forming under front lawn; irrigation controller turned off yet main water meter dial spun steadily.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

SubSurface Ground Geophone & Electronic Soil Resistivity Probe

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Pinpointed underground break in 1" Schedule 40 PVC main supply line beneath manicured turf; cut clean grass flap, excavated 14", installed heavy-duty PVC compression coupling, and replaced turf.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Zero turf destruction; repaired water loss that was costing homeowner $320 extra per month.

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Sewer Camera Inspection 📍 Sycamore Ave, Rialto CA

Project #20: Sycamore Avenue Kitchen & Laundry Sewer Jetting

Before: 90% Root Blockage in Cast Iron

🚨 The Condition:

High-resolution pipe camera view showing dense mass of palm tree roots blocking residential sewer flow.

After: 100% Hydro-Jetted Pipe Bore

✅ The Non-Invasive Fix:

Post-jetting camera scan shows completely clear, circular pipe walls with zero structural damage.

⚠️ Symptoms Reported:

Main house sewer line backed up into master shower whenever washing machine drained; local drain cleaner failed with traditional cable.

🔬 Diagnostic Equipment:

HD Self-Leveling Sewer Camera with 512Hz Sonde & Sonde Locator Wand

🛠️ Surgical Repair Strategy:

Scoped 42 feet down cast-iron main; discovered massive palm tree root ball choking 90% of pipe diameter under driveway; performed 4,000 PSI hydro-jetting to shear roots flush and restore 100% capacity.

💰 Property & Money Saved:

Preserved concrete driveway and saved homeowner $8,200 in full sewer lateral replacement.

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Before & After Leak Detection Gallery

Project #01: Flores Park Hot Water Slab Leak Detection

Project #02: El Rancho Verde Underground Main Line Fracture

Project #03: Las Colinas Post-Tension Slab Cold Line Rupture

Project #04: Riverside Ave Commercial Kitchen Gas Line Repair

Project #05: North Rialto Inground Pool Return Line Fissure

Project #06: Baseline Road Clay Sewer Lateral Root Intrusion

Project #07: Cactus Ave Laundry Room In-Wall Pinhole Spray

Project #08: Cedar Avenue Multi-Family Main Supply Rupture

Project #09: South Riverside Ave Living Room Hardwood Slab Leak

Project #10: Glenwood Ave Citrus Grove Irrigation Main Shear

Project #11: Renaissance Marketplace Commercial Fire Riser Line

Project #12: Ayala Park Residential Patio BBQ Gas Line Corrosion

Project #13: Rialto Country Club Luxury Spa Light Conduit Leak

Project #14: East Easton Street Offset Clay Sewer Joint

Project #15: North Lilac Ave Kitchen Island Under-Slab Leak

Project #16: West Merrill Ave 2nd-Story Shower Supply Vibration Leak

Project #17: North Willow Ave Retail Center Multi-Meter Gas Riser

Project #18: Casmalia Street Pool Skimmer Throat Structural Fissure

Project #19: Browning Street Underground Irrigation Main Break

Project #20: Sycamore Avenue Kitchen & Laundry Sewer Jetting

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