Mercer Island Sewer Line Replacement

A Mercer Island sewer line replacement is a significant job, but Hunt’s Services can handle it. Our licensed, certified technicians will diagnose the cause of your sewer pipe issues before creating a service plan that meets your needs.

You’ll want to stay on top of sewer line issues as much as possible because they can damage your property and create health concerns.

The City of Mercer Island is responsible for maintenance of the nearly 105 miles of sewer lines within its jurisdiction. However as a home or property owner on Mercer Island, you are responsible for maintenance and proper functioning of the sewer lines from your home or business to the main sewer lines.

That means if you have sewer leak or worse yet sewer line break that causes not only damage to your property but potentially endangers others in your neighborhood you could be liable for the damage and/or fines for creating a health hazard. This is especially true for those with water front property where sewage can leak into Lake Washington.

The sooner you can identify and address your sewer line problems in Mercer Island, the better. Call Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 to book an appointment with our team in the Puget Sound area.

How to Tell If a Replacement is Needed

It’s challenging to tell if a sewer line replacement is necessary without consulting an expert, but there are some clear signs you have a problem that requires additional attention.

For example, if you notice rodents or insects suddenly appearing in your home, it could mean you have a break in your sewer line. These pests can crawl into this pipe and enter your house through your plumbing fixtures, creating all kinds of issues for homeowners. If you don’t know how these pests are entering, have your sewer line checked immediately.

A sewage odor on your property is another clear sign you have an issue. These systems are airtight, so this smell can only escape through a crack or break. The scent doesn’t necessarily mean the damage is on your property or that it’s significant in size, but it’s worth contacting a professional to have a look.

The problem is much more severe when you see sewer water on your lawn or driveway. This symptom means there’s a break in your sewer line that has probably been there for a while, and there’s a good chance a replacement will be necessary. Getting a professional contractor on the job as quickly as possible to advisable in this scenario.

Minor symptoms to monitor include drains that don’t clear as quickly as expected and a toilet that bubbles when you flush it. Both of these symptoms likely mean there’s a clog in your system, but a sewer line replacement could become necessary if you don’t address the issue before it has the opportunity to worsen.

Call Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 in Mercer Island and the rest of King County. We’re standing by to assist you today.

How Sewer Line Problems Develop

Sewer line issues arise for many different reasons, so you’ll have to watch for multiple factors. Many of these issues are environmental in nature, so there isn’t much you can do except monitor your sewer line performance.

Cold weather, for instance, can break your sewer line. This scenario occurs when a clog prevents water from draining, and that water freezes. Ice expands as it forms, splitting or cracking your sewer line in the process.

Trees are another culprit in Western Washington because there are so many of them. Large trees have extensive root systems that can wrap around sewer lines underground while searching for moisture. Eventually, the root breaks or cracks the pipe, creating a leak.

You’ll want to keep an eye on your sewer line if it’s made from steel or cast iron. While these materials are highly durable, they’re not really used anymore and are probably old. These materials also corrode as they age, increasing the likelihood of a leak.

Contact Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 for more information on the causes of sewer line issues in Mercer Island, WA.

Your Sewer Line Replacement

Whenever possible, the team at Hunt’s Services will attempt to avoid a complete sewer line replacement. Instead, we’ll try to repair your sewer line, which is a much smaller job.

Our trenchless pipe lining method is one of the least invasive pipe repair methods we have. Pipe lining essentially involves inflating the broken or cracked pipe with a bladder and allowing an epoxy resin to cure in its place. The result is a sewer line that’s as good as new.

Of course, repairs aren’t always possible, and you might need an entirely new sewer line. Our sewer pipe bursting technique allows us to replace your sewer line without excavating, as it’s also trenchless. We’ll burst your existing pipe into the soil and run a new one in its place, minimizing the disruption.

Call Hunt’s Services in Mercer Island, Washington, at 253-533-7500 to learn more about our sewer line repair and replacement methods.