Sewer Line Repair Services in Lowell, MA, 01826 - Drain & Sewer Services
Lowell Drain & Sewer Services
Phone : 888-635-0886
Gem Plumbing
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All kinds of pipes can be damaged by high pressure. A damaged sewer pipe is the most severe type of pipe malfunction. The pipes that have cracks are not only costly to repair but they can present grave health hazards. When a sewer line breaks repairs are the first line of defense. The next step is a the replacement of sewer lines when repair isn't an option.
Common causes of Sewer Line Damage
- Poor maintenance
- The ground is frozen and frozen regularly.
- Wear and tear resulting from age
- A backup from a sewer line in a city
- Tree roots infiltrate into sewer pipe joints and holes
- Poor layout, design, and/or construction of sewer pipes
- A buildup of debris, grease, hair, oil, toilet paper, sludge, other substances
- Earth movement such as earthquakes, construction sites in close proximity and so on.
The symptoms of a damaged sewer pipe
- There is a sound of gurgling emanating from your toilet
- You have water that has drained out of your toilet
- Sewage backup in your toilet or tub
- Inability to drain
- You will notice greener grass around your sewage pipe
- Your yard is filled with water
- Sewer odors can be found in your basement, yard or in any other space
Sewer line obstructions can cause raw sewage to back up and finding its way into your shower, tub, and the drains of your sink. Sewer line backups can often cause costly repairs. The cost to replace floors, vanities and even support joists because of the back-up of a sewer main could exceed the cost of the plumbing repair quickly, which makes early detection and repair essential to keeping costs down.
There are a variety of reasons the sewer line could become blocked. Sewer line blockages can be caused by excess paper use, grease and oil from hair, cooking waste and soapy residue left behind from sinks and showers.
The process of unblocking the main sewer line could be done by homeowners who are prepared to get messy. The first step is to turn off the main water supply to the house off. There will be small, round PVC pipe that is fitted with a cap or rubber screw-on cap. The cap can be removed to relieve the pressure and let water be able to drain from the home.
We offer different sewer services such as repair of the main sewer line replacement, cleaning, and maintenance to solve these problems:
- Cracked, broken or collapsed pipes - Some factors like the ground's settling, freezing and shifting soil could make your pipes move away from their initial positions and, consequently, cause damage to them.
- Corrosion The pipes that have been damaged by corrosion don't only affect the water quality entering your home, but the corrosion could also harm and break the pipes.
- Blockage It occurs when a foreign object or grease buildup restricts or prevents water from your drains from flowing into your sewer line.
- A bellied pipe is when soil or ground conditions result in damage to a section of your pipe. A bellied pipe can form a valley that may be able to store water that was not used.
- Joints that leak If the seals connecting the pipe joints begin to break down, this could make a way for water to escape.
- Tree roots within the sewer line - The roots of trees and bushes in your garden or front yard can extend around sewer lines, and eventually crack pipes.
- Pipes of poor quality - This problem results from poor-quality pipes. It is recommended to avoid using these pipes since they are prone to corrosion or deterioration.
We are glad to help with any sewer line issue and offer a solution to all issues, we wish to help our customers avoid issues.
To maintain healthy sewer lines keeping them working at their highest efficiency, we suggest regular drainage and sewer line cleaning. This helps us spot possible issues before they become more serious.
Our team is committed to the education of our customers and helping to make informed decisions in regards to their plumbing systems. We'll never try to sell a service or product you don't need. We will discuss the sewer line replacement or repair process with you, including the upfront cost, and then let you to determine if our services fit what you're looking for.
Areas we server: 01826, 01850, 01851, 01852, 01853, 01854
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