When You Should Contact Hunt’s Services
There are a few common symptoms of broken or severely clogged sewer lines that you should be aware of because they’ll let you know that it’s time to give us a call.
One of the first symptoms you’ll notice is a sewage smell on your property. Generally, this means that you have a crack or leak in your line, and some sewer water is escaping. The leak is likely underground, but Hunt’s Services can repair it quickly and efficiently.
Another unmistakable sign of a sewer line break is when you notice a pool of smelly water in your yard. In this scenario, you have a significant leak that was likely caused by a full break and will require some immediate attention.
Backed up residential plumbing fixtures are a sure sign that you’ve encountered a break, crack or severe clog in your sewer line. When this happens, your waste has nowhere to escape and ends up coming back up your pipe and into the house. You’ll want to get us on the job right away if this happens to you.
When your drains slow down, you could have a break or maybe a severe clog in your line. While this might just be a drain cleaning emergency, if all of your fixtures are draining slowly, it’s probably an issue with the main pipe that you’ll want Hunt’s Services to address.
How Mercer Island Sewer Line Problems Start
The primary causes of sewer line problems are often environmental, as various parts of the country have different natural occurrences.
A common problem on Mercer Island and the rest of King County is sagging pipes. Your sewer line is supported by the soil under your yard, which is what keeps it in place and prevents it from taking on too much weight. When this dirt erodes because of heavy rainfall, a lot of stress is put on the line, causing it to sag.
Another environmental hazard on Mercer Island comes from tree roots. As you probably know, the island has many large trees in every neighborhood. The problem is that these trees also have extensive underground root systems that run from one yard to the next. If a tree root wraps around your sewer line, it’s only a matter of time before it breaks through, leading to a leak on your property.
A preventable sewer line issue occurs when you allow too much oil or grease down your drains. You should always pour oil into a container and dispose of it away from your fixtures because it builds up over time. As more grease sits in your pipes, it collects additional debris and can lead to a water leak in your line.
As your pipes get older, you could see them start to deteriorate or break. This issue is particularly common in older neighborhoods where the sewer systems have not received an upgrade. If you’re worried about the age of your sewer line, give us a call, and we can have a look. It’s always better to replace the line before it breaks, rather than dealing with the clean-up after.
