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10 Signs You Have Sewer Line Problems
Admin • June 9, 2020
It Could Cost You Thousands To Replace Your Sewer Line, Here’s Some Tips To Avoid That Problem.
Sewer line problems are probably the last thing on anyone’s mind. However, it could be extremely important to you and your family’s financial well being. It’s odd to think that such nasty pipes provide such a vital service, however it is inevitably true. Without them your home would be… unpleasant to say the least. So let’s take some time and make sure you don’t run into this issue in your home.
YOU’RE EXPERIENCING BACKUPS IN YOUR BATHS, TOILETS, AND SINKS.
Anytime you experience this issue in your home it could be a blockage in your sewer line. It’s unlikely to be the case if it’s isolated to just one of your sinks/baths etc. However, if it happens continuously it’s likely your main sewer line. This is because all drains lead to the main sewer line.
YOU SMELL A SEWER ODOR IN OR AROUND YOUR HOME
This is often a sign there is a crack somewhere in your sewer system. A functional sewer line should be sealed tight. You should never smell sewage anywhere in your home. If you do, it’s time for a video inspection
immediately. This should give you insight into your sewer line problems.
YOU HAVE A MOLD PROBLEM
This will likely show in conjunction with the problem of odor mentioned above. If sewer lines in your walls break, they can easily cause mold as well. If you have some odd smelling rooms with mold in your home, you may need a sewer line replacement.
INDENTATION IN LAWN OR UNDER PAVERS
Another symptom of a broken sewer line is an indentation in your lawn or under pavers. A cracked sewer main line that is consistently saturating the ground may cause the soil to dissipate. This may cause your yard to develop an indentation or dip above where your main sewage line runs.
YOUR HOME FOUNDATION HAS CRACKS
If a sewer line breaks it can cause cracks in your foundation. This results from the issue going untreated for extended period of time. This, in its worst case scenario, can even cause sinkholes.
RODENT PROBLEMS
If you thought sewers couldn’t become more gross, well, you’re almost always wrong. Sewer lines house rats. If yours has a break in it somewhere the rats are welcome to sneak in through it. Therefore, amongst many other concerns, you may have a sewer line problem if you have rats.
You should get a video inspection of your sewer system to see if this is the case. If the pest control team can’t do the job a trusty plumber just may be the solution for you!
A SUDDEN CHANGE IN YOUR WATER BILL
If your water bill changes without any major change in apparent water consumption it could be a sign of a leak. If this is the case it’s possible this is a water line issue as well.
PATCHES OF GREENER GRASS IN YOUR YARD
If you have an unexplained difference in color with a certain section of your yard, pleasant as this may seem, you may have a sewer line problems. This could be caused by an increase in fertilizer as a result of an underground flow of sewage. Lovely, we know.
INEXPLICABLE GURGLING SOUNDS
If you hear a faint gurgling sound when you flush, it’s not a ghost. As fun as ghost stories can be this is likely caused by a sewer line issue. Don’t waste time, get in touch with a sewage expert before things get worse!
INSECT INFESTATION
An insect infestation may also be a symptom of a broken sewer line. Insects such as cockroaches, palmetto bugs, and sewer flies have a much easier time getting through sanitary sewer cracks into your home than rats. According to one reference work, the small German cockroach can fit into a crack in your pipes as thin as a dime, while the larger American cockroach will squeeze into a space no thicker than a quarter!
Cockroaches have many negative consequences for human health because specific proteins (called allergens) found in cockroach feces, saliva, and body parts can cause allergic reactions or trigger asthma symptoms, especially in children.
Calling a pest control company regularly to get rid of insects will temporarily treat the problem; however, if you have a compromised sewer line, the bugs will never stop coming into your home. You will need to address their entry point, which may indeed be through a crack in your sewer lines.
How To Prevent/Fix Your Sewer Line Issues
An insect infestation may also be a symptom of a broken sewer line. Insects such as cockroaches, palmetto bugs, and sewer flies have a much easier time getting through sanitary sewer cracks into your home than rats. According to one reference work, the small German cockroach can fit into a crack in your pipes as thin as a dime, while the larger American cockroach will squeeze into a space no thicker than a quarter!
This is where the experts come in. Fortunately for you, that’s us! We are experts in sewer line fixes & replacement. We can even replace your sewer line without digging a huge hole in your yard, which saves us time & you money!
If you want the best sewer line repair at the most affordable prices, give us a call or submit a contact form today! We’ll make sure sewer line problems are a thing of the past.
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