No one wants to think about dealing with a clogged or backed up sewer line at their home. It can not only be an extreme inconvenience and an unexpected repair cost, it can cause expensive damage to your home. The best way to mitigate sewer line problems to reduce expense and damage is to know the first sign of a problem. If you notice any of these initial signs, calling in a professional right away can reduce the inconvenience and damage a sewer line problem can cause.
- Slow drains. One of signs of a major sewer line problem is slower draining inside your home. If a clog is forming in one of your main sewer pipes, you may notice sinks, showers and toilets are not draining as quickly as usual.
- Odors. If you start noticing a foul odor around drains in your home or outside where sewer pipes run under the ground, there is probably a sewer line problem. It may be a clog forming or even a burst pipe that is seeping sewage into your yard.
- Wet areas in your yard. Another sign of sewer line problems is wet areas in your yard or areas where the grass is greener than other areas. A cracked or burst sewer or water line can be leaking water or sewage underground, adding moisture to that area.
If you notice any of these signs, call your local sewer or septic service company to inspect your sewer lines. Most quality service companies offer digital camera inspections that can inspect your sewer lines from the inside to find any clogs or sewer line problems before they cause an expensive and inconvenient sewer backup.
Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221
