Is Your Sewer Pipe Blocked Or Broken?

June 16th, 2014 Posted in Sewer Lines
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There are always some tell-tale signs when your sewer pipes are malfunctioning. First of all, there is usually an unmistakable odor. If your waste material is not completing the trip from your home to the city sewer line, it will cause an odor to back up into your home. The lowest level of drains will be the most distinct areas of odor; usually the basement drains, if you have one. Secondly, you may begin to have sewer back up into your plumbing fixtures, causing more odor and problems. The question is now, is it a broken pipe or just a clogged or blocked sewer line?

Determining Breaks Versus Blockages

Unfortunately, there is no simple way to find out whether you are dealing with a broken or clogged sewer pipe. Most sewer line issues happen below ground, making it hard to diagnose them on your own. However, if you have a broken pipe which is leaking sewer water into the ground, you may notice wet areas in your lawn, collapsing soil or even an odor outside. Be aware, however, that just because there are not any visible signs or odors does not mean it is only a clog.

At the first sign of a sewer line malfunction, the best course of action is to call your local sewer repair company. They will be able to diagnosis the problem, usually by either attempting to remove any clogs or by first performing a camera inspection using a video camera to inspect your sewer lines. Whatever the problem is, you will need it resolved immediately before further damage occurs, so it is best to get a professional involved as soon as possible.

 Posted on behalf of Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.

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What To Do In A Sewer Backup Emergency

May 8th, 2014 Posted in Sewer Lines
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No one wants to have a sewer backup into their home; it’s disgusting, dangerous and an expensive problem to fix. It’s also one of the reasons why maintaining your sewer lines or septic system is so important.  However, these situations can happen despite your efforts to prevent them, and when they do, you will need to know what to do to get the problem resolved and to keep your family safe from potential harm.

  • Call an emergency sewer professional! The first step is to get the problem fixed and stop any more sewer water from backing up into your home. Many sewer companies offer 24-hour emergency sewer line repairs to handle these types of emergencies.
  • Keep your family and pets away from contaminated areas. Any sewer water that backs up onto floors is potentially dangerous. If possible, remove your family from the home until the surfaces can be properly cleaned and disinfected. At minimum, keep everyone away from the contaminated areas.
  • Be aware of electrical shock. Sewer backups can also present electrical dangers. Do use any electrical equipment when standing on wet floors. Turn off electrical breakers if safe to do so.
  • Clean up. Depending on how severe the back up was, you may need to hire a professional water removal company to help with the clean up. Not only is there hazardous material, the moisture can quickly cause mold and other water damage to your home. In some cases, your homeowners insurance may cover these services; check with your policyholder to determine the best course of action.

A sewer backup is never a fun experience. Anyone who has gone through this nightmare is sure to contemplate how they can prevent it from ever happening again. Most sewer backups can be prevented through regular maintenance and watching for warning signs. Talk to your local sewer professional to discuss what you can do today to prevent these emergencies in the future.

Posted on behalf of Keith Lee, Metro Septic and Plumbing

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