Sewer Line Repair Services in Germantown, MD, 20841 - Drain & Sewer Services

Need a Sewer Line Repair Service in Germantown, MD?

Every type of pipe can be broken by extreme pressure. A damaged sewer pipe is the most serious type of pipe malfunction. Cracked sewer pipes are not only costly to repair however they could pose serious health hazards. Repair is the first line defense in the event that the sewer line is damaged. If repair isn't a viable option, we turn to sewer line replacement.

Common Causes of Sewer Line Damage

• Poor maintenance
• Ground freezes/thaws on a regular basis
• Wear and tear due to age
• Backup from the city's sewer line
• Tree roots infiltrate into sewer pipe joints and holes
• Poor layout, design, or installation of sewer pipes
• Hair, hair debris, grease and oil buildup, along with sludge and toilet paper.
• Earth movement, such as earthquakes or nearby construction, etc.

The symptoms of a damaged sewer pipe

• There is a sound of gurgling coming from your toilet
• Receded water in your toilet
• The sewage backup from your toilet and/or tub
• Slow draining bathtubs or no drain
• There will be a lusher lawn around your sewage pipes
• Your yard is filled with water
• Sewer odors can be found in your yard, basement or in any other space

A sewer line obstruction can cause raw sewage back up and make its way into the shower, tub and sink drains in your home. The backups to sewer lines can result in costly repairs. The cost to replace vanities, floors, and even support joists because of an unrepaired sewer main could exceed the cost of the plumbing repairs very quickly, making early detection and repair crucial to keeping costs down.

There are a variety of reasons the sewer line could become blocked. Blockages in the sewer line can be caused by excess paper use, grease and oil from hair, cooking waste and soapy residue left behind from sinks and showers.

Unclogging the main sewer line can be done by homeowners who are prepared to be messy. Shut off your main water source. You should look for a shorter round PVC pipe that has an adhesive rubber or plastic screw-on cap on the end. The cap is removed to let out the pressure and let water go away from the house.

The extent and the cause of the damage will determine which sewer line repair or replacement options are best. Repairs can be completed quickly when the sewer line can be accessed or under a raised foundation. If there's a tiny crack or hole or crack, our team can provide partial repairs by cutting off the damaged portion and replacing it with new PVC pipe.

What are the scenarios in which the sewer line is replaced? If your sewer line is often clogged, severely damaged by roots or has frozen, it is likely to require replacement. For broken pipes the replacement of sections might not permanently solve the issues. Our team will provide an estimate that includes an excavation that is safe and finished once the line has been replaced. Inadequate maintenance, age trees, tree roots, frozen pipes or ruptured pipes, or even disintegration can all lead to breaks in sewer pipes.

Sewer pipelining is a great alternative if the pipe is still in good condition. This is a trenchless, non-dig solution that can repair the pipe without having to replace it.

So if the sewer line in your home is damaged, do you need sewer line repair? Or replacement? If small cracks or holes are present in the sewer line, generally, a repair is required. The sewer line can be replaced for more severe pipe corrosion and damage. How do we determine what is required even though all of the pipes are underground? To determine if there is damage to your pipes and the severity of it, we conduct an inspection of the leaks in pipes. If we discover a leak or damage, we can do trenchless repairs in some instances, however replacements require us to dig the sewer line. Sewer line damage should not be ignored. Call Germantown Drain & Sewer Services to have your sewer line checked.

Areas we server: 20841, 20874, 20875, 20876, 20879

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