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What Do General Contractors Do?

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What Do General Contractors Do?

 

If you need a general contractor, there’s a good chance you already know the basics of what they do. But, if you aren’t sure if a general contractor is the right type of construction professional your job is looking for, here’s a pretty basic rundown of what they do and why you might need one.

 

General Contractor Responsibilities

 

A general contractor is responsible for basically everything that goes into a construction project, from permits to acquisition to oversight to the physical construction work. To put it simply, a general contractor makes construction happen.

 

Since this is such a big responsibility with a lot of different areas of expertise involved, a general contractor will not be specialized enough for some types of work, though. When there are certain responsibilities involved in a construction project that need very specific expertise, a general contractor will hire a subcontractor just to handle it – but even finding the right subcontractor is an important skill. Read More

When to Call a Plumber

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When to Call a Plumber

 

We’ve probably all been there – a little leak from a faucet, a toilet that doesn’t flush right, some moisture under the sink – and thought we could just fix it on our own. After all, it doesn’t take a professional to lay down some plastic, tighten a little valve, or fill up a tank, right?

 

Well, maybe not. But it does take a professional to know when there’s more to it than that quick fix.

 

Why Pipes Are Like Cars

 

Think of your plumbing system like a car: when something is going wrong, maybe you can get away with it for a while, but sooner or later that “warning sign” is going to get out of hand. Like changing oil or filling your wiper fluid, sure, there are some plumbing issues anyone with a couple basic tools can handle. But where is the line? Read More

How Often You Should Get Your Septic Tank Pumped

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How Often You Should Get Your Septic Tank Pumped

Septic tanks can be messy – if they aren’t cared for properly. But do you know how much care they really need?

 

Don’t Take Your Chances with Septic Care

There are some things in life we can afford to forget about for a long time – all the junk in the attic, repainting the living room, detailing the car, visiting the in-laws…

 

Of course I’m just kidding about the last one, but notice that septic tanks are not on that list. That’s because a forgotten septic tank is a big deal. You really can’t let them slip away for very long, or you will have major, smelly, disgusting problems. Toilets and drains can back up and flood with septic sludge, and believe me, you do not want to wait until that happens. Read More

How to Know if You Need Storm Drain Installation

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How to Know if You Need Storm Drain Installation

Here in Georgia, standing water can be a big problem, from rainy spring through hurricane season and even throughout winter. Standing water means potential for flooding and increased risk of water damage, not to mention attracting more mosquitoes than you can shake a stick at.

 

But do you need to do something about it?

 

There are actually legally ordinances in place in regards to storm drainage, so chances are that if you live in a regulation-built home in a residential area, your home was built with the necessary drainage measures in place. However, even having the legally required amount of storm drainage isn’t always enough. Read More

Using the Latest Camera Technology on Your Pipes

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Using the Latest Camera Technology on Your Pipes

 

Did you know that at Townley Construction, we offer pipeline video inspection and testing? That’s right, the times are a-changin’, and these days there are better ways to assess pipeline issues than there were in the old days.

 

Pipes, even though they are very simple mechanisms in most ways, can be very complicated when it comes to flow issues. Sometimes it takes more than just a bit of Drano to take care of a pipe flow problem. Read More