If your home is connected to a city sewer, most likely all the pipes in your home and those which connect your plumbing to the city sewer system are your responsibility. This means that if there’s a problem, you will need to have it addressed quickly in order to keep your part of the system in good repair. Most problems which happen inside the home can be handled by your local plumber, but for sewer line problems, you’ll want to call in a sewer line specialist. Some of the most common sewer pipe problems include:
- Blockages. Just like your indoor plumbing, your outside sewer lines can become clogged and cause waste to back up into your home. Food, grease, hair and many other items can clog your pipes, as well as tree roots and other outdoor intrusions.
- Cracked sewer lines. Some of the older sewer pipes are prone to cracking after many years underground. If you notice any areas in your yard which have eroded, or wet soil in a particular spot, you may have a cracked sewer line, or worse, a broken sewer pipe.
- Broken sewer pipes. A cracked sewer pipe can break in half, cause a large leak of sewer waste into your yard. If you notice a sink hole in your yard or any foul odors, make sure to call your sewer emergency professional immediately.
If you have any of these issues, your sewer professional can quickly determine what the issue is, often without needing to dig up your sewer pipes. Many sewer service companies offer digital camera inspections which look directly into the pipes to find the problem through minimally invasive efforts. Keep in mind, however, that some municipalities require a side sewer contractor to perform certain work on city-dweller sewer line problems, so always make sure your contractor meets all the local legal requirements.
Posted on behalf of Mike Smith, A-Flo Free Septic
