Sewer Line Repair Services in Genesee, PA, 16923 - Drain & Sewer Services

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The majority of pipes are susceptible to breaking due to high pressure, be it inside (water) or outward (ground). The most severe type of pipe malfunction. Pipes that are cracked aren't just costly to fix, however they could pose serious health hazards. When a sewer line fails it is necessary to repair it as the first line of defense. If repair isn't an option we can opt for a replacement of the sewer line.

Common causes of Sewer Line Damage

• Poor maintenance
• Ground freezes/thaws on a regular basis
• Wear and tear due to age
• A backup from the city's sewer line
• Infiltration of tree roots on sewer pipe holes and joints
• Poor layout, design, and/or construction of sewer pipes
• A accumulation of grease, debris hair, oil, toilet paper, sludge, other substances
• Earth movements like earthquakes, nearby heavy construction, etc.

The signs of a damaged sewer pipe

• Your toilet makes gurgling noises
• Recycle water from your toilet
• The sewage backup from your toilet or tub
• Inability to drain
• You will notice a greener lawn around the sewage pipes
• Your yard is filled with water
• Sewer odors can be found in your basement, yard or other area

The pipes and foundation may shift as your home is built. This, as well as general wear and tear on the pipes due to use, is one of the major reasons for problems with sewer lines. By ensuring regular inspections and maintenance, you should be able to enjoy many long years of service from your sewer lines, with very little or no need to make repairs.

But with that mentioned, there are several external things that homeowners have little to no control over, which can cause damage to sewer lines. For instance, tree roots. They may establish themselves and then grow into the pipes of sewers, causing major blockages and requiring repairs. Genesee Drain & Sewer Services can help you if you think that a tree's root might have caused damage to the sewer line.

Extreme weather can also cause unexpected damage, like shifting your home because of extreme cold or extreme heat. This could lead to problems with your sewer line.

The degree and nature of the damage will determine the sewer line repair or replacement options are the best. If the sewer line is beneath a raised foundation or easily accessible, repairs can often be completed with little disruption. If there's a tiny hole or crack, our team can make an attempt to repair it by cutting the damaged area and replacing it with new PVC pipe.

What are the circumstances when sewer line replacement is necessary? It is probable that the sewer line has be repaired if it gets often blocked or has damaged roots, or frozen. If the pipes are damaged, section replacement may not be a permanent solution. Our team will provide an estimate that includes an excavation that is safe and finished when the line is replaced. The possibility of sewer pipe ruptures result from the aging process, inadequate maintenance, tree roots and frozen or burst pipes, as well as disintegration.

Sewer pipelining is a good option if the line is in good shape. It's a trenchless non-dig solution that will repair the pipe without replacing it.

So if your sewer line is damaged, will you need sewer line repair? Or replacement? Repairs could be recommended if there are small cracks or holes within the sewer line. For more extensive pipe corrosion or more severe damage, sewer line replacement may be necessary. However, with everything underground, how can our techs tell which is necessary? We use a pipe leak test to determine whether you've suffered damage and where that damage might be. If we determine there is damage or leak, we can do a trenchless repair in some cases, but replacements do require digging the sewer line up. Either way it's not a problem that can be overlooked. Contact Genesee Drain & Sewer Services to have your sewer line examined.

Communities we server: 16923, 16941

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