Sewer Line Repair Services in Richmond, ME, 04357 - Drain & Sewer Services

Need a Sewer Line Repair Service in Richmond, ME?

All kinds of pipes can be broken by extreme pressure. However, one of the worst pipe malfunctions one can endure is the damaged sewer pipe. Pipes that are cracked aren't only costly to repair however they could pose dangerous health risks. Repair is the first line of defense when the sewer line is damaged. When repair is not an option we can turn to sewer line replacement.

Sewer Line Damage: Common Causes

• Poor maintenance
• The ground is frozen and frozen regularly.
• Wear and tear due to age
• Backup from the city's sewer line
• Infiltration of tree roots into sewer pipe holes and joints
• Poor layout, design, and/or installation of sewer pipes
• Hair, hair debris, grease and oil buildup, as well as sludge and toilet paper.
• Earth movement, such as earthquakes or nearby heavy construction, for example.

Signs of a broken sewer Pipe

• Your toilet makes noises that gurgle
• Recycle the water you use to flush your toilet.
• Your bathtub and toilet should be equipped with an emergency water system
• Slow draining bathtub or failure to drain
• Noticeably greener grass near your sewage pipe
• Your yard is flooded with water
• The smell of sewers can be found in your yard, basement, or another area

Sewer line blockages could lead to raw sewage backing up and finding its way into your shower, tub or the drains of your sink. Sewer line backups can often cause costly repairs. The cost of having to replace floors, vanities as well as support joists because of the back-up of a sewer main could outweigh the cost of plumbing repair quickly, making prompt detection and repair crucial to keeping costs down.

There are many reasons why the sewer line could become blocked. In excess paper use, oil and grease from kitchen waste hair, and soapy residue from sinks and showers can all cause sewer line blockages.

If the homeowner will take a chance at perhaps making a mess cleaning a main sewer line can be a DIY task. First, turn the main water line to the home off. Look for a short, round PVC pipe that has a rubber or plastic screw-on cap on the top. By removing the cap, you release built up pressure and cause water to flow out from (rather than back into) the house.

The severity and cause of the damage will determine the alternatives for sewer line replacement or repair are the best. Repairs can be completed quickly in the event that the sewer line can be accessed, or underneath a foundation that is raised. If there's a tiny crack or hole the team at our disposal can create an attempt to repair it by cutting the damaged section and replacing it with new PVC pipe.

When is sewer line replacement necessary? It is most likely that the sewer line will need to be replaced if it's regularly blocked or has damaged roots, or frozen. In the case of broken pipes replacing sections may not solve the issue permanently. When the line is replaced the team from our company will give an estimate, which includes safe excavation and finishing work. The possibility of sewer pipe ruptures result from age, poor maintenance or tree roots frozen pipes, burst pipes or frozen pipes, and degrading.

Sewer pipelining is a great option if the line is still in good working order. It is a trenchless, non-dig method that can fix the pipe without replacing it.

If the sewer line in your home is damaged, do you need sewer line repair? Or replacement? When small holes or cracks occur in the sewer line, generally, a repair is warranted. For more extensive pipe corrosion or more serious damage, sewer line replacement may be necessary. However, with all things underground, how can our techs tell which is required? We perform a leak test to find out if you've got damage and where that damage might be. If we discover a leak or damage, we can do trenchless repairs in certain cases, but replacements do require digging the sewer line up. Sewer line damage should not be overlooked. If you want to prevent things from getting out of hand, call Richmond Drain & Sewer Services, and let us take a look at the sewer line.

Areas we server: 4357

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