Generally speaking, all types of pipes are vulnerable to breakage due to extreme pressure, whether it is inner (water) or outer (ground). The most severe type of pipe malfunction. Broken sewer pipes are costly to fix and could pose significant health risks. If a sewer line is damaged repairs are 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
Ground freezes and thaws on a frequent basis
Wear and tear due to age
Back-up from the city's sewer line
Tree roots infiltrate onto sewer pipe joints and pipes
Design, layout, or design of the sewer pipe is poor and/or installation
Hair, hair, debris and oil buildup along with sludge and toilet paper.
Earth movements, like earthquakes or nearby construction, for example.

Signs of a broken sewer pipe

Your toilet makes gurgling noises
Recycle water from your toilet
Your bathtub and toilet should have an additional sewer system.
The bathtub is not draining properly or fails to drain
There is a noticeable greener lawn near your sewage pipe
Your yard is inundated with water
Odors from sewers in your basement, yard or any other place

As your home settles the foundation and pipes can shift. This, in addition to general wear and tear on pipes as they are used, are one of the main causes for sewer line problems. If you maintain your sewer lines with regular inspections it is possible to enjoy many years of service from your sewer lines with minimal or no need to make repairs.

But with that mentioned, there are numerous external things that homeowners have little to no control over, which can cause damage to sewer lines. For instance, trees can cause damage to sewer lines. They may take root and spread through the sewer pipes, causing massive blockages that require repairs. Erie Drain & Sewer Services is able to assist if you believe that a tree root could have damaged the sewer line.

Extreme weather can also result in irreparable damage, for example, shifting your home because of extreme cold or extreme heat. This can lead to problems with the sewer line.

The degree and nature of the issue will decide which alternatives for sewer line replacement or repair work best. Repairs are possible when the sewer line is accessible or under a raised foundation. If there's a small crack or hole or crack, our team can provide an attempt to repair it by cutting the damaged area and replacing it with fresh PVC pipe.

If sewer line replacement is needed? If the line is regularly blocked, badly damaged by roots or has frozen, it is likely to need to be replaced. Pipes that are damaged or broken may require replacement in sections. After the line is replaced, our team will provide an estimate, which includes an excavation that is safe and a finalization. Poor maintenance, age, tree roots, frozen pipes, burst pipes or even disintegration could all cause sewer breakages. pipes.

Sewer pipelining is a great option for a line that is in good shape. This is a trenchless, non-dig solution that can repair the pipe, without replacing it.

While we're happy to assist you solve your sewer line issues and offer a solution to all issues, we wish to help our customers avoid issues.

In order to maintain the health of your sewer lines functioning at their highest efficiency, we suggest regular drain and sewer line cleaning. This helps us identify possible issues before they have the chance of developing into anything more serious.

Our team believes in providing our customers with education and help to make informed decisions regarding their plumbing systems. We won't push any products or services that you don't require. We'll talk to you about the process of replacing or repairing sewer lines, as well as upfront costs. It's your decision whether our solutions are suitable for you.

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