Reasons Why Sewer Pipes in Seattle Break
There is no single reason why a sewer pipe might break and need repair. In some cases, a small earthquake could cause the earth to shift, which could lead to a pipe cracking. Sometimes, a pipe will corrode over time and, eventually, this will lead to a crack. Plastic sewer lines can also crack when they surpass their temperature limit.
No matter why your sewer line has broken, we will get to the bottom of the issue and have your home back up and running in no time at all.
How to Tell If You Have a Problem
In some situations, it will be very obvious that your sewer line has broken. For example, you might have a large pool of odorous water in your backyard, which would signal that something is seriously wrong.
Other more subtle warning signs include:
- Sewage coming back into your toilet
- A poorly draining tub or sink
- Gurgling noises coming from the your toilet
While some of these signs could simply mean that you require a drain cleaning, they could also signal that you have a major problem on your hands.
Drain or sewer cleaning can be done in a couple of different ways. If you have accessible drain or sewer clean outs, we can inspect and clean those out if we find a clog or blockage in your drain pipes. This can be done with snake or auger to break loose the blockage and clear the pipes. We generally don’t recommend using chemicals such as lye because they can do damage to your pipes especially if used repeatedly to relieve sewer drainage problems.
For more extensive blockage such as with root intrusions or years of built up debris within your sewer pipes in Seattle, we can use a more powerful method of sewer cleaning called hydro jetting. Hydro jetting uses a specialized flexible hose that can inject pressurized water within your sewer line to break down and clear most materials that can clog or block your drainage.
Repair vs Replacement
One question that we often get how will we know whether we can repair or replace a broken or cracked sewer line. Fortunately, you have many options available when dealing with licensed, reputable sewer service company such as Hunt’s Services.
First off we make sure you have a proper sewer inspection completed. Depending on the problems you are experiencing, the type of access and age of your sewer line, we may recommend a sewer camera inspection. Using specialized sewer scope equipment that can also create a video of your sewer pipe, our technicians will examine the entire length of your sewer to determine where and what is cause of your sewer pipe issues. For instance a crack in the sewer line warrants a different type of repair than a collapse of your sewer line. We will examine your line to determine the cause. If there is heavy root intrusion versus a crack, we can better advise you as to recommended options for repair of your sewer line.
