All types of pipes are susceptible to breaking under extreme pressure. The most dangerous kind of pipe malfunction. Broken sewer pipes are costly to fix and pose significant health risks. When a sewer line fails it is necessary to repair it as the first line of defense. If repair isn't an option, we opt for a replacement of the sewer line.

Sewer Line Damage: Common Causes

Poor maintenance
Regular ground freezes/thaws
Age-related wear and tear
Back-up from the city's sewer line
Tree roots infiltrate sewer pipe joints and bores.
Poor layout, design, or installation of sewer pipes
A buildup of debris, grease, hair, oil, sludge, toilet paper, other substances
Earth movement, for example, earthquakes or nearby heavy construction, etc.

The signs of a damaged sewer Pipe

Your toilet makes noises that gurgle
Receded water in your toilet
Your toilet and/or bathtub must have a backup water system
Tubs that are slow draining or have no drain
Noticeably greener grass near your sewage pipe
Your yard is full of water
Odors from sewers in your backyard, basement or any other area

A sewer line obstruction can cause raw sewage back up, and then find its way into showers, tubs and sink drains in your home. Sewer line backups often result in a costly repair. The cost of having to replace floors, vanities as well as support joists due to an unrepaired sewer main could exceed the cost of the plumbing repairs very quickly, making early detection and repair crucial in reducing the cost.

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

The process of unblocking the main sewer line can be done by homeowners who are prepared to get messy. First, turn the main water source to the house off. You should look for a shorter circular PVC pipe that has the screw-on plastic or rubber cap on the top. Removing that cap will release the pressure build-up and cause water to flow out of (rather than back into) the home.

The extent and the cause of the issue will decide the alternatives for sewer line replacement or repair work best. If the line lies beneath a foundation that is raised or accessible, repairs may be made with minimal disruption. If there is a small hole or crack, our team can make a partial replacement by cutting off the damaged portion and replacing it with fresh PVC pipe.

What are the conditions under which sewer line replacement is required? It is probable that your sewer line has to be replaced if it gets regularly blocked or has damaged roots, or is frozen. Broken pipes may require replacement in sections. After the line is replaced, our team will provide an estimate that includes the safe excavation process and final work. Poor maintenance, aging, tree roots, frozen pipes, ruptured pipes, or even disintegration could all lead to breaks in sewer pipes.

If your line is mostly in good condition, sewer pipelining might be right for you. It is a trenchless non-dig solution that will repair the pipe without replacement.

So if your sewer line 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 needed. The sewer line can be replaced in the case of more serious pipe corrosion and damage. However, with all things underground, how do our techs tell which is the most appropriate option? We conduct a leak test to find out if you have damage and where that damage could be. We can repair the damage or leakage in certain cases without taking out the sewer line. Sewer line damage should not be ignored. Call Biloxi Drain & Sewer Services to have your sewer line checked.

Communities we server: 39503, 39507, 39530, 39531, 39532, 39533, 39534, 39535

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