Fixing And Replacing Sewer Lines
As a homeowner, dealing with a sewer line that is clogged or has a leak can be annoying. In addition to a bad smell and a messy cleanup, a broken sewer pipe can make it hard to figure out what’s causing your sewage problem.
Knowing how to find the main causes of sewage line damage is important for preventing damage or helping to fix it if it has already happened. Here are some of the most common reasons why sewer lines break, signs to look out for, and steps to fix or improve your sewer system.
Corroded Pipes
Galvanizing steel and cast iron pipes keep them from rusting. However, calcium and magnesium build up over time due to normal wear and tear, making these pipes very corrosive. Leaks and pipe cracks are more likely to happen if corrosion isn’t fixed.
Foreign Objects And Debris Cause Blockages In Pipes
Your home’s sewer lines can only handle waste from people and toilet paper. Don’t flush trash down the toilet, like wrappers and paper towels, because they can clog drains and are hard to clean with drain cleaners. If fat or oil from cooking goes down the drain, it can clog the pipes. Pour these liquids into a container, let them cool, and then throw them away.
If you know the signs of a broken sewer system, you can act quickly and call a certified service technician to fix the problem before it worsens.
A Yard That Is Wet Or Smells
A broken sewer line could cause a yard to fill with water. Sewer lines can be buried anywhere from a few inches to six feet deep, and pipes must be buried deeper in colder places where the ground isn’t as warm. If a sewer line is close to the ground and a pipe breaks, water can start to pool immediately and seep through the grass to the surface. Since sewage gas can get into your yard’s soil, you may be able to smell it before it shows up.
Drainage Issues
If many drains in the house are clogged, a blockage in the main sewage line can be found, even if some blockages are caused by pipes that run directly from a sink or shower. If your toilet is making strange gurgling sounds, it could be because air is being forced back up the system because of a blockage.
Damage To A House From Water
If a drain line in the house leaks or breaks, water damage could happen. Mold growth on the walls or floor is one of the first signs. This could mean that your home’s sewer line is broken, so you should call a plumber immediately.
Repair And Replacement Of Sewer Lines
There are two ways to fix a sewer line that is broken or leaking. You can dig a trench around the pipe or use trenchless sewer line repairs. Trenchless sewer repairs save time and money because they don’t need to dig much. Technicians enter the sewer system with a video camera to start the process and advise on fixing things.
Then, One Of The Following Two Plumbing Repairs Is Usually Suggested
Pipe lining can be used if the damage to your sewer pipe isn’t too bad. An epoxy-coated inflated tube can be put into your sewer line and pushed through the damage. The tube is then pushed up against the line of electricity. As long as the epoxy is in contact with the sewer line, it will harden and solidify, stopping the leak. The sewer line can be fixed when the inflatable tube is taken out.
When a sewage system is too broken for pipelining to fix, pipe bursting is a more invasive way to fix it without digging trenches. The old pipe is broken up by a cone-shaped bit, and a new pipe is put in its place right away. Even though this method is more expensive and takes longer, it does not require a lot of digging.