Sewer Line Repair Services in Otto, PA, 16701 - Drain & Sewer Services

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In general, all kinds of pipes are susceptible to breakage due to extreme pressure, whether it is inner (water) or external (ground). A damaged sewer pipe is the most severe type of pipe malfunction. Cracked sewer pipes can be costly to fix and pose serious health risks. When a sewer line fails it is necessary to repair it as the first line of defense. If repair isn't a viable option, we turn to sewer line replacement.

Common Reasons for Sewer Line Damage

• Poor maintenance
• Regular ground freezes/thaws
• Age-related wear and tear
• A backup from a city's sewer line
• Tree roots can infiltrate sewer pipe joints and bores.
• Poor sewer pipe layout, design and/or installation
• Hair, hair, debris and oil buildup, along with toilet paper and sludge.
• Earth movements, like earthquakes or nearby heavy construction, for example.

The signs of a damaged sewer Pipe

• There is a sound of gurgling emanating from your toilet
• Recycle the water you use to flush your toilet.
• Sewage backup in your toilet or tub
• Slow draining bathtubs or no drain
• You'll notice a more green lawn in the vicinity of your sewer pipes
• Your yard is brimming with water
• Odors from sewers in your yard, basement or any other place

Sewer line blockages can lead to raw sewage backing up, and eventually getting into your tub, shower or drains for your sink. The backups to sewer lines can cause costly repairs. A sewer main that has backed up could lead to expensive repairs that cost more than the cost of replacing floors or vanities. It is crucial to identify and fixing any problems early to avoid costly repairs.

A sewer line blockage could occur due to a variety of reasons. Sewer line blockages can be caused by the use of paper excessively or grease and oil produced by hair, cooking waste and soapy residue that is left from showers and sinks.

If a homeowner will take a chance at perhaps making a mess cleaning the main sewer line could be a do-it-yourself project. Turn off the main water supply. You will find a small, round PVC pipe that has an end cap or a rubber screw-on cap. Removing that cap will release the pressure that has built up and allow water to drain out from (rather than return to) the home.

The severity and cause of the issue will decide which sewer line repair or replacement options are best. If the line lies beneath a foundation that is raised or accessible, repairs can often be made with minimal disruption. Our team can repair a small crack or hole in the sewer line by cutting it out and replacing it with a brand new PVC pipe.

What are the scenarios in which sewer line replacement is required? If the line is often clogged, severely damaged by roots or frozen, it will likely need to be replaced. If the pipes are damaged replacing sections may not solve the issue permanently. When the line is replaced the team from our company will give an estimate with the safe excavation process and final work. Poor maintenance, age trees, tree roots, frozen pipes or ruptured pipes, or even disintegration could all lead to breaks in sewer pipes.

If your line is mostly intact, sewer pipelining may be the right choice for you. It's a trench-free non-dig solution that will repair the pipe without replacement.

So if the sewer line in your home is damaged, do you need repair to your sewer line? Or replacement? When small holes or cracks appear in the sewer line, typically a repair is required. For more extensive pipe corrosion or damage that is more extensive replacement of the sewer line may be necessary. How can we tell which one is needed when everything is underground? To determine if there's damage to your pipes and the extent of it, we conduct the test of a leak in your pipe. We can repair the damage or leakage in certain cases without taking out the sewer line. Sewer line damage should not be overlooked. If you want to prevent things from getting out of control, contact Otto Drain & Sewer Services, and allow us to inspection of your sewer line.

Areas we server: 16701, 16727, 16729, 16731, 16744, 16745, 16749

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