Common Causes of Sewer Line Damage
Most people don’t pay much attention to their underground sewer line until there is a problem. There are many ways a sewer line can get damaged. Any type of damage can disrupt your plumbing system. Some of the most common causes of sewer line damage include the following:
- Tree root intrusion
- Insufficient maintenance
- Clogs in the pipes
- Incorrect design or installation
- Backup from the city’s main sewer line
- Ground movement
- Age-related wear and tear
What Is Tree Root Intrusion?
One of the biggest culprits of damaging sewer pipes is tree roots. Leaky pipes attract tree roots searching for nourishment. They can slip through tiny crevices and cracks to make their way into your sewer line. The tree roots continue to grow as they get more nourishment from the moisture. The roots clog your sewer pipe and can even burst your pipe. It’s critical to get sewer line repairs to eliminate tree roots from taking over your sewer pipe.
What Are the Common Signs of Broken Sewer Lines?
It’s vital to catch sewer line problems as early as possible. Our service professionals can repair many minor sewer line issues. If they go unaddressed, some sewer line problems become significant, and we must replace the residential sewer line. We do our best to repair your sewer line before recommending a sewer line replacement. We understand replacing your sewer line is more expensive than repairing it, but there are times when we cannot adequately repair the sewer line. Some of the most common signs your sewer line is damaged include the following:
- Lack of toilet water
- Sewage backup in drains
- Slow-moving drains
- Unusual puddles of water in your yard
- Visibly greener grass near the sewage line
- Sewage Odors near drains and in your yard
Our Sewer Line Solutions
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of st-petersburg works hard to determine the best solution for your sewer line issue. We provide innovative sewer line solutions to ensure your water flows freely. If you have a clogged sewer pipe caused by debris or tree root intrusion, we can sometimes use hydro jetting treatments to blast through the clogs. Other times, we need to replace the severely damaged sewer line. Some of our sewer line solutions include:
- Pipe Relining – Pipe relining is an excellent sewer pipe solution that resembles replacing your line. We use your existing sewer pipe as a guide to slide a sleeve through the pipe that seals any damaged areas. The new lining hardens in a few hours.
- Hydraulic Pipe Bursting – we can replace your sewer pipes with a cutting-edge technique called hydraulic pipe bursting. We break apart your damaged sewer pipe using hydraulics and replace it with a new pipe.
Sewer Line Replacement Services
Our service professionals schedule a sewer line replacement when repairs are impossible. We will explain your options, review the sewer line issue, and show you the best ways to fix it. We offer innovative sewer line replacement services to ensure your wastewater easily flows to the sewage system. We always provide as many sewer line repair options as possible before determining it’s time for a sewer line replacement.
Our Preventative Maintenance Program
The best way to ensure your sewer line is in optimal health is by taking advantage of our preventative plumbing maintenance program. Our service professionals routinely inspect your plumbing system to locate any problem areas. We can help prevent cracks, clogs, and burst pipes by locating issues before they become larger problems.
Trust Mr. Rooter Plumbing of st-petersburg
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of st-petersburg offers honest pricing for our sewer line services. We never charge overtime fees and won’t sneak in any surprise fees. We guarantee our sewer line repairs, installations, and replacements. Our professionals know the best ways to repair your sewer line and will help you understand our process. Our service professionals are here for your comprehensive plumbing needs in st-petersburg and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to request an estimate for sewer line repairs and replacements.