Is Your Sewer Line Cracked or Clogged?

November 27th, 2017 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Your main sewer line can perform for years without any problems. Waste flows through it and to your septic tank or city sewer line, out of sight and out of mind. But those underground pipes can break or get clogged, causing a sewer line emergency. Both situations require a sewer line service, but may have different signs of trouble. Here are the differences, and similarities, between the two.

Cracked Sewer Line

A cracked or broken sewer line often occurs at a joint in a pipe. Tree roots are common culprits of creating a break, forcing their way into the joint crevices to access the water inside. If you have a cracked sewer line, some of the signs of the problem may be:

  • Wet spot in your yard
  • Greener grass in that area
  • Sewage smell in your yard
  • Sewage backups- this occurs when the broken pipe becomes blocked
  • Soil erosion or soft spots in your yard

Clogged Sewer Line

Clogs can occur from an accumulation of sludge and waste debris that adheres inside your sewer line. Tree roots can also be a catalyst to clogs. Some of the signs your sewer line is forming a clog or is completely clogged:

  • Slow drains in many sinks, showers and toilets simultaneously
  • Sewage backup in the drains closest to the main sewer line
  • Sewage odor coming from the drains in your home

When you see signs of a sewer line problem, call your local sewer or septic service. They can identify whether it is a clogged or cracked sewer line using a digital camera pipe inspection and fix the issue before it causes more problems in your home.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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Choosing a Reliable Sewer Line Repair Contractor

November 27th, 2017 Posted in Sewer Lines
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When you have a sewer line problem, you want it fixed as soon as possible, but you also want it repaired correctly. Hiring the first sewer line repair company that you find may not give you the results you desire. You want to find the best contractor, not the one who is the cheapest or happens to come up first in your search. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a sewer line repair contractor when you have a sewer backup, clog or other sewer line problem.

  • You want a sewer line contractor that has encountered and repaired all types of sewer line problems. Experience is important to ensure your problem will be fixed quickly and correctly.
  • Repair options. The last thing you want is to go through the trouble of having a contractor inspect your sewer line problem, then not be able to do the repair. Make sure the company you hire handles all types of sewer line repairs, not just plumbing problems.
  • Licensed and insured. Sewer line repairs can require extensive work done on your property with heavy equipment. Make sure the contractor you hire has the insurance and licensing require in your city or county. Keep in mind some city side sewer line repairs require a special license to work on these pipes that connect to the city sewer systems.

On top of their services, experience and licenses/insurance, check the reviews and reputation of the company you hire. It is better to take a little time to find a reputable, experienced contractor than have needing to find another company to do the repair again later if it not done correctly.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Fall Sewer Line Maintenance

September 27th, 2014 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Now that summer is in the rear view mirror, it’s time to think about the winter months ahead. For homeowners, there is a laundry list of items which need to be addressed before the weather changes. One thing that may not come to mind, though, is sewer lines for your home. Still, ensuring your sewer lines are ready for winter can eliminate sewer problems during the cooler months and prevent sewer repairs. 

Sewer Line Maintenance Tips For Fall

There are several problems which can occur during the winter due to freezing temperatures. Even in regions with warmer weather, a cold snap can harm sewer pipes or septic systems. The best solution is to ensure the system is ready to handle the coming winter weather. This can include: 

  • Pipe inspection. Have your sewer pipes inspected to ensure there are no blockages or cracks in the pipes. Most sewer companies now offer digital camera inspections, where you and your sewer-septic professional can view the interiors of your pipes to identify any problems.
     
  • Have blockages removed. If tree roots or sludge have started to block your sewer lines, have these blockages cleared with a thorough pipe cleaning. Many sewer services use hydrojetting equipment to safely clean sewer pipes.
     
  • Repairs. If there are any cracks or breaks in the sewer pipes, get them fixed now before the winter months. Ask your sewer-septic contractor about options like trenchless sewer line replacement or pipe relining. 

Hard freezes can cause many plumbing and sewer problems. Preventive maintenance on your sewer lines can help reduce the chance of winter sewer problems, saving you money on emergency repairs.

Posted on behalf of Find Local Sewer Septic

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How to Tell If Your Sewer Line Is Clogged

April 10th, 2013 Posted in Sewer Lines
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There is a big difference between the occasional, relatively simple, plug of a singular sink or toilet (easily remedied with plunging, chemicals or snaking) and that of a main sewer line clog.

The plumbing from your house is connected to your city’s sewer system or to your septic tank by what is called the main sewer line. This is the line through which all of your plumbing exits your home.

This is important because when this main line becomes clogged, you may see dirty water coming up in several places at once, which is one sure indicator of a main line clog. While you may initially notice the back up in your toilets, tubs, showers and other fixtures in your home may back up as well. The draining of your washing machine may also cause back up in a sink, toilet or floor drain. In fact, if you have a basement or lower level room in your home for your laundry, hot water tank, etc., that contains a floor drain, that floor drain may very well back up with the flush of an interior toilet, as it is usually one of the last drains out of the house running toward your sewer system. If you live in a colder climate, lack of plumbing usage in the winter can lead to a frozen main sewer line.

Stop using your home plumbing as soon as you suspect a main sewer drain clog. Water damage and bacterial waste are potential hazards. Don’t risk contaminating your home by needless delay.  A professional plumber, upon thorough inspection, can find the exact location of the clog, and remove it or fix it before it becomes a more serious issue.

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Repairing Broken Sewer Lines

December 16th, 2010 Posted in Sewer Lines
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A broken or damage sewer line is a serious matter that requires immediate attention.  Your sewer line collects and routes all of the waste water from your home into the municipal sewer main line, including untreated sewage.

A broken or damaged sewer line allows raw sewage to escape into the ground where it may leach to the surface or deeper into the soil where it can contaminate groundwater.  In either case, the raw sewage is not only imposes a health and environmental hazard, but also exposes you to legal liability.

A sewer line repair is one of those jobs best left to a sewer-septic professional who has experience in sewer line service and repair.  Although replacing a broken pipe that’s buried in your yard sound simple, sewer lines have complicating factors that weigh in favor of hiring a professional.  The contaminated soil must be disposed of properly, and no matter what repair method is used, it will involve specialized tools and equipment.

Locating the line, avoiding cutting any utilities while digging, and sizing, connecting, and installing the repair section so that it works properly, lasts for years, and complies with local building codes all add to the challenge.

The traditional method of repairing a sewer line is to dig a large deep trench to expose the old sewer line, remove the damaged section, then splice in a new section of pipe  Unfortunately, this method destroys your yard, driveway, sidewalks.  Also, this method is only effective if the undamaged sections of pipe are still structurally sound.

Trenchless sewer line repairs include dragging a new section of pipe through the old pipe, and spraying a hard liner inside the old pipe to create a new inner surface.  Check with your sewer-septic professional to see if either of these methods are appropriate for your situation.

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