Sewer Line Replacement or Repair
Every home depends on one sewer line to transport wastewater from your sanitary appliances and fittings, your sewer line plays a vital role in the smooth operation of your plumbing system, the last thing you want to have is a broken sewer line.
The sewer lines which proceeds from your home to the septic tank to the city sewer which in turn goes to a waste water treatment facility are concealed deep underneath your home. The maintenance, repair and replacement of these pipes up to the point they join the street is your duty as a home owner your city authority is responsible for lines from the street to the city’s main sewer system, but if the sewer lines can’t be seen, how are you supposed to tell they need to be changed? Learning to identify subtle signs of sewer line glitches can avert major disaster.
The sewer lines which proceeds from your home to the septic tank to the city sewer which in turn goes to a waste water treatment facility are concealed deep underneath your home. The maintenance, repair and replacement of these pipes up to the point they join the street is your duty as a home owner your city authority is responsible for lines from the street to the city’s main sewer system, but if the sewer lines can’t be seen, how are you supposed to tell they need to be changed? Learning to identify subtle signs of sewer line glitches can avert major disaster.
Potential Causes of Sewer Line Issues
Sewer line glitches like clogging and pipe breakages is commonly caused by;
- Growth of shrubs and the invasion of tree roots into the path of a sewer line.
- Breakdown of old cast iron pipes.
- Harmful method of disposing garbage into toilets sinks or tub drains.
Warning Signs for Problems with your Sewer Line
Homeowners are guilty of ignoring and overlooking maintenance of their sewer lines due to the fact these lines can’t be seen and therefore can't detect potential issues soon enough. Early discovery of sewer line problems can greatly lower the cost of repairing and maintaining your plumbing system.
These are common signs to look out for that shows your sewer line has failed or needs repairing.
These are common signs to look out for that shows your sewer line has failed or needs repairing.
- Standing water and an awful smell is most times related with a sewer line clog, accumulation of waste water in the yard.
- Lingering drain off of water from toilets, bathtubs and sinks.
- Appearance of mold in the ceiling and walls.
- An unnecessarily greener area of grass in your yard.
- Abrupt increase in your water bill relative to former months could indicate a leakage somewhere.
- Incessant pest and rodent incursion.
- Loud sloshing sound emanating from the flow of water through pipes.
- Backup of wastewater and sanitary blockages.
- Growing cracks in the base of the foundation void under the foundation and sinkholes.
- Continuous sewer gas smell inside and around your home.
- Variation in water level in your toilet bowl, reduced water pressure in your sink and shower.