Nothing can ruin your day faster than a sewer line problem on your property. As a homeowner, you should know that clogs, leaks and cracks in your sewer pipe can do significant damage in a short period, so you’ll want to have a licensed and certified plumber like Hunt’s Services on the job as quickly as possible. According to Pierce County muncipal codes, the property owner is responsible for maintenance and repair of the side sewer from the residence to the county or city sewer line.
Milton, Washington is a rapidly growing city between Seattle and Tacoma, with a population that is quickly approaching 8,000 people. Living here means having access to Puget Sound, as well as both major cities while spending your time in a quiet community. Milton is in Pierce County to the East of the city of Tacoma.
If you find yourself in this situation, Hunt’s Services is just a phone call away. Members of our team are standing by at 253-533-7500 and well get on the job immediately, saving you time and money in the process.
Our plumbing technicians will diagnose and repair your damaged sewer line in a hurry, so don’t wait, call us as soon as you notice a problem.
Signs You Should Call Hunt’s Services
It can be challenging to know whether or not you need to call a licensed plumber, so here are some tips. Hunt’s provides complete plumbing services to all of Tacoma and Pierce County as well as emergency plumbing.
For starters, if you smell sewage somewhere on your property, there is a good chance that you have a leak or crack somewhere in your line. While the hole probably isn’t significant at this point, it’s only going to get worse if you don’t have it repaired. Get us on the job right away to do a leak detection and avoid further damage.
When you can see sewer water, you’re in even more trouble because it means the leak is large enough that the sewage is pooling. It’s also possible that you have an irrigation leak. You can consider this scenario an emergency, and you’ll want to call us immediately so start on your Milton, Washington sewer repair.
There are times when waste will come up your pipes and into your fixtures. For the most part, this means you have a major clog or a broken pipe that is preventing your sewer line from draining into the city main. Don’t panic if you see sewage coming into your fixtures, but make sure you call Hunt’s Services quickly so we can get started on the repair. In the meantime, don’t flush your toilet or use your sinks.
Slow drains are often a minor annoyance around the house, but you shouldn’t ignore them because they sometimes signal a more significant problem. For example, when one drain is slow, it likely means something is clogging the drain pipes. If you remove the clog, things should return to normal. In a situation where all of your pipes are slow, however, there could be an issue with your main line that requires repair or a sewer cleaning.
How These Issues Start
In Milton, you’ll often see tree roots doing damage to sewer lines. As trees grow older, their roots expand underground, wrapping around sewer lines and other pipes. Eventually, as the root wraps around the pipe, it can break or crack it. There isn’t a whole lot you can do to prevent this, but repairs will be necessary if this scenario plays out.
Pipe sagging could also be an issue in Milton during periods of heavy precipitation. The gist is that your sewer line is supported by soil and if that soil becomes over-saturated with water or washes away, the pipe is left supporting itself. From there, the pipe can sag and, potentially, leak.
Old pipes can also cause a residential leak in Milton. Depending on the age of your home, you could be overdue for a sewer line replacement. If you’re running into frequent problems, we’ll have a look to see if this might be an option for you.
Finally, putting oil and grease down your drains is a huge no-no, and something you’ll want to avoid. Eventually, this oil and grease build-up, leading to clogs and, in more severe cases, cracks in your sewer line. At the very least, you’ll need a thorough drain cleaning if you find yourself in this scenario.
What We Do to Repair Your Sewer
Our repair techniques depend on the damage that has been done.
Pretty much every fix starts with a sewer camera inspection. This camera shows us the inside of your pipes, so we can view the damage and come up with a solution.
We use trenchless sewer repair methods whenever possible, as this limits the damage to your property. In doing so, we’ll support the pipe with a bladder and re-line it with resin. If the break is significant, we might have to burst the pipe and replace it with a new section. Either way, we’ll handle the repair without displacing your landscaping. Using a sewer liner to fix a broken sewer pipe is a popular option because it is less expensive than most other methods especially digging up and replacing your sewer line.
There are rare cases where we might have to dig in your yard to replace your sewer line. Rest assured, however, our technicians are experienced with these jobs and will respectfully handle your repair.
Hunt’s Services is on Your Side
From the moment you notice a sewer line problem in Milton and the rest of the Greater Tacoma service area, Hunt’s services is your number one ally. Give us a call at 253-533-7500, and we’ll have one of our experienced technicians on the job in no time at all.
Remember, the sooner our sewer contractors get on the job, the easier it is for us to prevent damage to your home or property, so call us immediately when you notice an issue.
