The functionality of your sewer lines has a direct impact on how smoothly wastewater flows through your home’s plumbing. When these lines develop problems from blockages or pipe damage, the wastewater may back up into your sinks, toilets, tubs, and showers. This not only creates messy sewage backups that can lead to safety and health problems but also puts unnecessary wear on your plumbing. Fortunately, licensed plumbers offer a variety of sewer line services that can reduce the risk of backups and overflows.
Removing Grease Blockages
One of the worst things you can do for your sewer lines is to put grease, cooking oil, and fats in the kitchen drain. These materials will end up accumulating on the inside of the drain line, narrowing its diameter and restricting water flow. With professional sewer line cleaning, you can have the buildup removed before it causes a blockage.
Clearing Away Tree Root Intrusions
Tree roots are constantly seeking out moisture; this is why they often enter sewer lines through cracks. And once they enter, they will feed off the water and nutrients inside the pipe, growing bigger and bigger until they create a blockage. Plumbers have special hydro jetting tools to clear away the tree roots using highly pressurized water. If the roots have caused extensive damage to the sewer lines, they may need to be replaced.
Sealing Leaky Pipe Joints
The sewer lines buried in your yard are constantly under pressure from ground movement. As they get older and endure years of soil movement, they may become misaligned. Some of the pipe joints may even separate from shifting soil and freeze-thaw cycles. When this happens, wastewater can leak out through the gaps, which is why you may notice soggy patches above the sewer line. By having the leaky pipe joints sealed, there’s a much lower chance of sewage leaks and backups.
Removing Foreign Objects Stuck in Sewer Lines
It’s very important that you make sure everyone in the home knows what they can and cannot flush in the toilet and put down drains. When foreign objects like flushable wipes or paper towels make their way into the sewer system, they can become lodged between pipe joints, creating restrictions and clogs. Plumbers have advanced cameras to look in sewer lines to quickly spot the exact location of a blockage and what it’s resulting from so they know the best repair method to use.
These are just a few of the many sewer system services that plumbers offer. Having your sewer system inspected annually is the best way to spot problems before they lead to extensive damage and costly repair bills. If you live in Greenville, SC or a surrounding area and need sewer line services, make your first call to Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air.
