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An interview, three stories, and one quiet rule that changed how I run a plumbing company. By Vlad Khorenko, CoOwner, Almco Plumbing Part I — The Interview I asked Vlad if we could sit down for an hour. He suggested his shop in Kearny Mesa, late afternoon, after the trucks come back. There’s a small […]

A San Diego contractor lost a seven-figure client over a $450 service call. The repair was perfect. Everything else wasn’t. By the time Vlad Khorenko realized what had happened in the guest house in Rancho Santa Fe, the client had already stopped picking up the phone. We’re sitting in the small back office of Almco […]

What Are No-Dig Trenchless Repair Options for San Diego Homes When you’re a property owner in San Diego and you realize your sewer line is cracked, leaking, or failing, the first reaction is almost always pure panic. You immediately picture a nightmare scenario: heavy excavators tearing up your front lawn, smashing through the driveway, or […]

Discover why cast iron pipes need replacement in your San Diego home. Learn about risks, costs, and replacement options for better safety!

Learn how to assess trenchless sewer replacement options effectively. Discover quick, cost-efficient methods to replace your sewer line without disruption.

Low water pressure, man, it’s a real pain, makes daily stuff like showering or washing dishes feel like it takes forever, you know? The price to get this sorted changes a lot based on what’s actually broken; things like gunked-up mineral deposits, a busted pressure regulator, or issues with your main water line can all […]

Years of constant use, they really mess with your home’s pipes. If you don’t get that plumbing replaced when it’s due, you’re just asking for trouble, like corrosion, rust, and general decay, all that stuff leads to leaks. And if you let those plumbing problems fester for too long, you’re looking at actual flooding in […]

Look, a cracked sewer pipe is one of those hidden problems at home, and if you let it go, it can quickly blow up into a really expensive mess. This critical line quietly moves waste away from your place, buried underground, until suddenly something goes wrong. Cracks can pop up because materials get old, the […]

A broken sewer pipe under your home is a problem that can quickly become a serious—and expensive—challenge. From foul odors and slow drains to structural damage and health hazards, ignoring the problem is never a good idea. However, by understanding the basics, you may be able to fix a broken sewer pipe or make an […]

Shut-off valves are a vital part of every home’s plumbing system. In this article, we’ll focus on both quarter-turn and full-turn valve models—devices installed directly on supply lines to allow for quick shut-off of water flow. These valves are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms—essentially anywhere water connections are present. There’s a common […]