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You may already know that your sewer line carries wastewater away from your home to underground sewer mains. That aside, most homeowners don\u2019t think much about their sewer lines until they have some kind of clog.<\/p>\n
Just like your drainpipes, your main sewer line can get clogged and lead to sewage backups in your home. If only one toilet, sink, or bathtub is causing trouble, it could only be a stopped drain. If, though, every time you flush the toilet your entire home gets backed up with sewage, the issue could lie with your main sewer line.<\/p>\n
If you regularly have to call up a plumber to \u201csnake out\u201d the pipes in your home, it could be signaling something bigger, more serious. Don\u2019t worry, we can clear a blocked or broken sewer line for you, so you don\u2019t have to continue putting \u201cband-aids\u201d on the problem.<\/p>\n
Because an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of sewer line repair, I\u2019m going to give you some of the most common causes of sewer line failure. The majority of sewer clogs can be avoided just by not flushing objects like facial tissues, napkins and diapers down your toilet. You should also avoid pouring down the drain grease and oil \u2014 which is a liquid, but turns to solid when cooled.<\/p>\n
Tree roots blocking and damaging the sewer line is another common reason for home sewer backups. Even if your yard is largely tree-free, roots from someone else\u2019s yard can be a problem for you. If your house is older, the sewer backup is simply the result of cracked or collapsed lines. Many newer homes use plastic sewer lines, but older homes were built with cast iron and clay piping that can disintegrate over time.<\/p>\n
As for your sewer line, my best advice to you is to take a proactive approach. Frequent backups and damage to your sewer line may appear to be a stick-it-on-the-backburner situation; don’t do it! The last thing you want is for raw sewage to backup into your bathtubs and sinks, which is not only unpleasant to go through but can also cause a lot of property damage.<\/p>\n
How do you know if your sewer line is damaged?<\/p>\n
A few red flags are stink odors emanating from drains, slow drainage, gurgling pipes and other fixtures attached to your main line that caused water backup to appear in spaces like toilets or showers. If you see any of these symptoms, contact us immediately.<\/p>\n
When there is a problem with your sewer line, it usually means serious repairs need to be made, including digging your yard up and let\u2019s be real, creating quite a storm in the process. So if it comes to that, know you\u2019re in good hands. We\u2019ll try to resolve the issue properly and restore you to your daily life as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
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