Sewer Line Replacement
3 Reasons For Sewer Line Replacement
One of the most commonly requested plumbing service is sewer line replacement. This is where you request a professional plumber to replace a faulty sewer pipe/line with a new one. Sewer line replacement services are usually offered by specialists who are conversant with the setting up of an underground drainage and sewerage system. This is because most sewer lines run below the ground. As such, you need to find a way of accessing the buried faulty sewer line in order to replace it with a good one. Before the current technological breakthroughs in the plumbing industry, sewer line companies had to excavate the site where the faulty sewer pipe was laid in order to replace it. However, modern technological advancements have enabled trenchless sewer line replacements. Nowadays most sewer companies offer trenchless sewer line inspections, repairs, cleaning, and replacements whereby all these services are provided without having to excavate any grounds to access the faulty or affected sewer line(s). Continue reading our blog if you wish to learn more about trenchless sewer services. But today we will only look at some of the reason that can necessitate a sewer line replacement.
Persistent Sewer Backups And Drain Clogs
If you have been suffering persistent sewer problems for some time, then you should definitely consider having some of your sewer lines replaced. Persistent drain clogs, backed up shower drains, and overflowing toilets are signs of serious sewer line problems. These kinds of problems indicate some kind of permanent obstruction inside your sewer lines. This could be due to a faulty or closed up sewer line joint or passage within the sewer system.
The first thing that you should do if faced with such a problem is to request for a through sewer line inspection. Most established DC plumbing companies now offer camera/video sewer line inspections as part of their DC sewer services. They will use hi-tech underground cameras to inspect all your sewer lines for any faults before recommending viable solutions. If need be, the professional sewer company will recommend a trenchless sewer line replacement, which can be easily implemented without any excavations.
Old Worn-Out Sewer Lines
If you are moving into a very old house, you should have all the sewer lines inspected to ensure that they in excellent condition. Like all other plumbing pipes in the house, sewer lines are bound to grow old and wear out with time. You should consider the age of your sewer lines to determine whether they require replacement or not. You should insist on having a thorough sewer system audit before moving into any house to ensure that the pipes are in good condition and that the sewer system is working perfectly.
Root Invasion
Another reason to have your sewer lines replaced is if they have been damaged by roots. Although most drainage and sewerage pipes are usually installed below the ground, they are still susceptible to physical damage from the roots of the existing vegetation cover. If you have huge trees and other heavy vegetation cover on your property, then you should always be on the lookout for signs of sewer line damage. Roots constrict and sometimes puncture and penetrate the existing sewer lines thereby inhibiting the flow of waste from your house to the septic tank. You should make a pint of pruning all vegetation cover along the path of your sewer system. You should also have the damaged sewer lines replaced immediately to avoid waste disposal problems in your home.