Sewer Line Repair Services in Sullivans Island, SC, 29482 - Drain & Sewer Services

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All types of pipes can be broken by extreme pressure. The most severe type of pipe malfunction. Pipes that are cracked can be expensive to repair and can pose serious health risks. Repair is the initial line of defense in the event that a sewer line breaks down. We turn to the replacement of sewer lines when repair isn't an alternative.

Common causes of Sewer Line Damage

• Poor maintenance
• The ground is frozen and frozen regularly.
• Wear and tear due to age
• Backup from the city's sewer line
• Tree roots can infiltrate sewer pipe joints and bores.
• Poor design, layout, and/or construction of sewer pipes
• A accumulation of grease, debris hair, oil, toilet paper, sludge, other materials
• Earth movement, for example, earthquakes or nearby heavy construction, etc.

Signs of a Broken Sewer Pipe

• There is a sound of gurgling emanating from your toilet
• Recycle the water that comes out of your toilet
• The sewage backup from your toilet or tub
• Slow draining bathtubs or no drain
• You'll notice a more green lawn around your sewer pipes
• Your yard is inundated with water
• Sewer odors in your yard, basement or in any other space

A blockage in the sewer line can cause raw sewage back up, and then find its way into showers, tubs, and sink drains throughout your home. Sewer line backups usually result in costly repairs. A backed-up sewer main can lead to costly repairs that will be more expensive than the cost of replacing floors or vanities. It is essential to identify and fixing any issues early in order to avoid expensive repairs.

There are a variety of reasons a sewer line can become blocked. A high amount of paper usage as well as grease and oil from kitchen waste, hair and soapy residue from showers and sinks can cause sewer line blockages.

If a homeowner is willing to try their hand at becoming a bit messy, unclogging a main sewer line can be a DIY task. Turn off your main water source. Find a small circular PVC pipe that has an adhesive rubber or plastic screw-on cap on the top. The cap can be removed to relieve the pressure and let water go away from the house.

Repair and replacement solutions depend on the cause and extent of the damage. If the line is beneath an elevated foundation or is easily accessible, repairs can usually be done with minimal disruption. If there is a small crack or hole, our team can make a partial replacement by cutting off the damaged portion and replacing it with fresh PVC pipe.

What is the best time to replace a sewer line necessary? It is most likely that the sewer line will need be repaired if it's often blocked or has damaged roots, or is frozen. Broken pipes may need to be replaced in sections. Our team will provide complete estimates, including an excavation that is safe and finished when the line is replaced. Poor maintenance, age tree roots, frozen pipes, burst pipes and even disintegration can all result in the breaking of sewer pipes.

If the line is largely intact, then sewer pipelining could be the right choice for you. It's a trench-free, no dig solution that can rehabilitate the pipe without replacing it.

If the sewer line in your home is damaged, will you require sewer line repair? or replacement? If cracks or small holes appear within the sewer line, generally, a repair is required. Sewer line replacement is possible in the case of more serious pipe damage and corrosion. But with everything underground, how can our techs tell which is necessary? To determine if there's damage to your pipes and the severity of the damage, we perform the test of a leak in your pipe. If we determine there is an issue or leak it is possible to do trenchless repairs in some cases, but replacements do require us to dig the sewer line up. The damage to your sewer line should not be overlooked. Call Sullivans Island Drain & Sewer Services to have your sewer line checked.

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