When to Call Hunt’s Services About Your Sewer Repair
A common issue with homeowners is that they don’t know when it’s time to call in a professional. After all, it’s always less expensive to repair a plumbing issue yourself, and you wouldn’t want to bring us in, only to have our technician correct the problem in a matter of seconds.
If you can smell sewage throughout your home or property, there’s probably a serious issue that requires our attention. Your sewer line is constructed in a way that prevents the odor from escaping, so if you’re able to detect sewer water, something could be broken.
Likewise, if you notice a puddle of sewage in your yard, the break is likely significant and will require a lot of attention. This is a scenario where you might want to take advantage of our 24-hour plumbing services.
When you notice sewage backing up into your fixtures, give us a call immediately. In some cases, you might have a severely clogged sewer line, but in others, there could be a break.
Keep note of any drains that appear to have a clog, as well. If the clog isolated to one location, there’s a good chance that the problem is minor. When every drain in your home is slow or not moving, however, the sewer main is a likely source, and you’ll want to have Hunt’s Services have a look.
By keeping an eye out for these issues, you can save your home a great deal of damage by having the problem fixed before it gets too significant.
How You End Up With Sewer Line Problems in the Central District
There are many reasons why sewer line problems in the Central District form. Any time you have a region with a high population density, you run a greater risk of running into pipe damage because there are more external factors at play.
One such factor is tree roots, which run underneath your yard and can wrap around your sewer line. Eventually, the root can crack or puncture the pipe, causing a leak on your property. The tree might not even be yours, as roots can stretch for vast distances underground.
A problem that is often out of your control is sagging pipes. Your sewer line sits on a bed of soil under your grass or landscaping. Since we get so much rain in Seattle, water can soak into the ground and eat away at this dirt. If enough soil is displaced, the pipe ends up with a lot of strain on it, causing it to crack. Unfortunately, you won’t know that this is occurring until you smell or see the sewage.
As your home gets older, your plumbing also ages and can run into problems. Old pipes can break when the earth shifts or when they get to the end of their lifespan. The seals and joints that hold the various parts together can also weaken and crack over time.
Something that you might not think about when it comes to sewer line problems is what you put down your drains. Many homeowners are guilty of letting grease, oil, and debris into their pipes because it’s so much easier than scraping it into the garbage. This debris accumulates over the years, however, and can break or severely clog your Central District sewer line.
