Every type of pipe are susceptible to breaking under extreme pressure. However, one of the most severe pipe failures that one can encounter is a damaged sewer pipe. Cracked sewer pipes are not only expensive to repair, but they can present grave health hazards. Repair is the first line defense in the event that the sewer line is damaged. We turn to sewer line replacement when repair is not an alternative.

Sewer Line Damage: Common Reasons

Poor maintenance
Regular ground freezes/thaws
Wear and tear as a result of age
A backup from the city's sewer line
Infiltration of tree roots onto sewer pipe holes and joints
Design, layout, or design of the sewer pipe is poor and/or installation
A accumulation of grease, debris hair, oil sludge, toilet paper, other materials
Earth movements like earthquakes, nearby heavy construction and so on.

The symptoms of a damaged sewer pipe

The toilet is gurgling.
Recycle water from your toilet
Sewage backup in your toilet and/or tub
Slow draining bathtub or failure to drain
You'll notice a more green lawn around the sewage pipes
Your yard is inundated with water
Odors from sewers in your yard, basement or in any other space

Sewer line blockages can cause raw sewage to back up and leaking into your tub, shower or sink drains. Sewer line backups often result in costly repairs. A sewer main that is backed up can lead to expensive repairs that cost more than the cost of replacing floors and vanities. It is crucial to identify and fixing any issues early to avoid high costs.

There are a variety of reasons sewer lines can get blocked. Excessive paper usage as well as grease and oil from kitchen waste hair, and soapy residue from showers and sinks can all result in troubling sewer line obstructions.

If a homeowner will risk getting a little messy cleaning the main sewer line could be a DIY task. The first step is to turn off the main water supply to the house off. Look for a short, round PVC pipe that has the screw-on plastic or rubber cap at the end. Removing that cap will release the pressure that has built up and allow water to drain out of (rather than return to) the home.

The degree and nature of the damage will determine the alternatives for sewer line replacement or repair work best. If the sewer line is underneath a foundation that is raised or accessible, repairs can often be made with minimal disruption. Our team can fix small holes or cracks in the sewer line, by cutting it and replacing it with a new PVC pipe.

What are the circumstances when the sewer line is replaced? If the line is often blocked, is severely damaged by roots or frozen, it will likely require replacement. In the case of broken pipes the replacement of sections might not solve the issue permanently. Our experts will give a full estimate including an excavation that is safe and finished when the line is replaced. Inadequate maintenance, age trees, tree roots, frozen pipes or ruptured pipes, or even disintegration could all lead to breaks in sewer pipes.

If the line is largely intact, sewer pipelining may be right for you. This is a trenchless, non-dig method that can fix the pipe, without replacing it.

If your sewer line is damaged is it necessary to get it fixed? or replacement? Repairs are possible if there are small holes or cracks within the sewer line. Sewer line replacement is possible for more severe damage to pipes and pipe corrosion. How can we tell which one is needed in the event that all of the pipes are underground? To determine if there's damage to your pipes and the severity of it, we conduct a pipe leak test. If we determine there is an issue or leak that needs to be repaired, we can perform trenchless repairs in some instances, however replacements need us to dig the sewer line up. The damage to your sewer line should not be overlooked. Contact Sterling Heights Drain & Sewer Services to have your sewer line checked.

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