Sewer Line Repair Services in Fairmount, MD, 21867 - Drain & Sewer Services

Need a Sewer Line Repair Service in Fairmount, MD?

In general, all kinds of pipes are susceptible to breakage because of extreme pressure, regardless of whether they are inner (water) or outer (ground). A damaged sewer pipe is the most dangerous kind of pipe problem. Pipes that are cracked can be costly to fix and pose serious health risks. When a sewer line fails, a repair is the first option. If repair isn't an option, we opt for a replacement of the sewer line.

Common causes of Sewer Line Damage

• Poor maintenance
• Ground freezes and thaws on a frequent on a regular
• Age-related wear and tear
• A backup from the city's sewer line
• Tree roots can infiltrate sewer pipe joints and bores.
• Poor layout, design, or construction of sewer pipes
• A accumulation of grease, debris hair, oil toilet paper, sludge, other materials
• Earth movement, such as earthquakes or nearby heavy construction, etc.

Signs of a broken sewer Pipe

• There is a sound of gurgling coming from your toilet
• You have water that has drained out of your toilet
• The sewage backup from your toilet and/or tub
• Inability to drain
• Noticeably greener grass near your sewage pipe
• Your yard is flooded with water
• Odors from sewers in your yard, basement or any other place

A blockage in the sewer line could cause raw sewage to back up and make its way into the shower, tub, and sink drains throughout your home. Sewer line backups often cause expensive repairs. The cost to replace floors, vanities, and even support joists because of the back-up of a sewer main could surpass the expense of plumbing repair quickly, making early detection and repair crucial to keeping costs down.

There are numerous reasons the sewer line could become blocked. Sewer line blockages can be caused by the use of paper excessively as well as oil and grease from cooking waste, hair, and soapy residues left behind in showers and sinks.

If a homeowner is willing to take a chance at perhaps becoming a bit messy clearing the main sewer line could be a DIY project. First, turn the main water source to the house off. Find a small circular PVC pipe that has an adhesive rubber or plastic screw-on cap on the top. The cap is removed to let out the pressure and let water go away from the house.

Most likely, you've encountered a sewer blockage. There are many things that can cause a sewer to stop flowing, including the impact of soil or frozen ground. In addition, the accumulation of paper, grease, and other foreign waste could block the flow of the pipe. Root infiltration is another common issue. It occurs when the roots of nearby trees or shrubs enter the sewer line through a joint and grow to fill the pipe with hair-like roots. If they are not dealt with immediately the blockages could cause the pipe to explode or break, or even collapse. Such damage will require the repair or replacement of the sewer line. Fairmount Drain & Sewer Services are the experts to call for sewer line repair or replacement. Our Fairmount plumbers not only have years of experience in repiping sewer lines, they can also tailor our service according to your budget and needs.

So if your sewer line is damaged, do you need repair to your sewer line? or replacement? If small cracks or holes occur in the sewer line typically a repair is needed. A sewer line replacement is a possibility for more severe pipe corrosion and damage. However, with everything underground, how do our technicians tell if replacement is necessary? We use a pipe leak test to find out if you have damages and what the location could be. Repairs can be made to the damage or leakage in some cases without digging up the sewer line. Sewer line damage should not be ignored. Call Fairmount Drain & Sewer Services to have your sewer line examined.

Areas we server: 21867, 21871

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