Sewer Line Repair Options

It seems to happen at the most inconvenient times. For years, you have never needed to worry about your sewer lines. Everything that goes down your drains disappears without a trace, no muss, no fuss. Then one day, it stops working. You flush, the toilet overflows. You shower, there is several inches of water in the tub when you are done. You have a sewer backup and now you have no choice but to worry about your sewer lines.

The first step is to find out what the problem is and what can be done to fix it. A complete sewer backup usually means one of two things: a clog or a break. If there is a soggy spot in your yard or you can smell an odor outside where your sewer line runs, it is most likely a broken pipe. If that is the case, there are a few different repair options available.

  • Sewer line replacement. If you have old pipes, replacing the whole sewer line may be prudent. Repairing one joint then having another break down the road will only cost you more money in the long run.
  • Sewer line repair. If your pipes are in good shape except for the one issue, you may just need a repair to the section.
  • Pipe relining. In some cases, you can save money by having your pipe relined. This does not require digging up the pipe and can save money on materials and labor.

To find out exactly what the issue is and what options you have for repair, call your local sewer repair service. They can use a digital camera to inspect the inside of your sewer lines and give you a diagnosis and repair solutions.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 927-7926

Saving Money on Sewer Pipe Repair

If you have a sewer pipe issues, you may be concerned that the cost to repair or replace the pipe may be more than you can afford. While sewer pipe repairs can be costly, there are ways to reduce the cost of the repair. Not all pipes need to be dug up and replaced physically; there are other repair options that may save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars off your sewer pipe repairs.

Affordable Sewer Pipe Repair Options

The largest cost in traditional sewer pipe repair and replacement is not the materials; it is the amount of time and labor that is used to dig up old pipes. While this method is still used, there are other options that can save you money. Here are a few options to discuss with your sewer repair company that may reduce your costs:

  • Video inspection. The first way to determine what options are available is insisting on a video inspection of your pipes. This can pinpoint exactly where the problem is and what needs to be repaired. It may be an isolated area that can be fixed versus a full line replacement.
  • Relining options. Often a portion of a pipe or the entire pipe can be relined instead of replaced. There is no need to dig up the pipe and the lining is inserted where it is needed.
  • Trenchless replacement. If your entire pipe must be replaced, consider trenchless replacement with pipe bursting. This can reduce the labor costs while still fixing the issue with less disruption to your landscaping and usually at a reduced price.

There are many options available for sewer repair besides costly digging up the pipes. Talk to your local sewer repair company to find out what options are available.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926

 

Do You Know Where Your Underground Sewer Lines Are?

You may walk over them every day, and never know where they’re located. Sewer lines transporting your wastewater run from your home to the city sewer line or out to your septic system, located a few feet under the ground surrounding your house. Since you don’t see them, they’re often forgotten or neglected, which can lead to problems over time. Planting trees too close to your sewer lines or driving over the top of them can be a source of significant damage, and often happens because you don’t know which areas to avoid. Learning where your sewer lines are can help you protect them, saving you money on expensive sewer line repairs in the future.

Locating Your Outdoor Sewer Lines

If you had your home built, finding out where your sewer lines are shouldn’t be difficult. You should have received blueprints or diagrams from the contractor when the plumbing and sewer lines were installed. However, if you bought your home from a previous owner, you may need to do a little research to find out the exact location of your sewer lines.

You can try contacting the last owner to see if they have information on your sewer lines. If that isn’t an option, you may be able to contact municipal agencies in your area if you are using the city sewer system. They often have property maps on file which identify where sewer pipes are located. For homeowners on a septic system, see if you can find the company that installed your system originally.

If you can’t find the plans or map of your sewer lines, you can make an educated guess. There should be a larger drain pipe which exits your house. If you have a basement, that would be the first place to look. If you can find that pipe, you know where it starts, then can trace the path it would need to take to the city sewer or septic.

One other option is to have a sewer line inspection, which is a good practice for maintaining your sewer lines. Your local sewer-septic contractor can perform an inspection on your pipes and help you locate the path of your septic lines, plus give you tips on how to protect them from damage.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934