Should You Call a Plumber?
It can be pretty tempting to attempt your sewer repair yourself. After all, if you can save a few bucks by picking up some parts at the hardware store and fixing your own pipes, it might be worth a try.
However, you have to be incredibly careful when dealing with sewer pipes because they handle wastewater and connect to the city’s main sewer line, too. One mistake could lead to sewer water or gas getting into your home, which could have significant consequences for your health.
Repairing a sewer line is also pretty gross, for lack of a better term. If there’s a crack or leak in your sewer line, you’ll want a professional to address the problem, especially if you don’t have adequate personal protection equipment.
You’ll want to bring in a technician if you smell sewage anywhere on your property. This smell could mean there’s an underground leak that is allowing sewer water to spill into the soil beneath your yard.
When your fixture doesn’t drain, there’s a chance you’ll need a plumber. You can sometimes unclog a plugged toilet with a plunger, but if the problem continually reappears, it could mean there’s a significant underlying problem you’ll want to address.
The same goes for fixtures that drain slowly. If you’ve tried troubleshooting and can’t get your sinks or tubs to empty at full speed, you could have a crack in your sewer line or a significant clog that requires a technician.
What Causes These Issues?
Your Olympia sewer repair problems can arise for many different reasons. Some are environmental things that you can’t really prevent, while others occur based on your behavior.
For one, the age of your house could influence the state of your sewer line. If you live in an older home, common in the areas just south and east of downtown Olympia, there’s a chance it still has its original sewer pipes, which could be prone to corrosion and cracking.
Pipe sagging is another common issue in coastal areas with lots of precipitation, as it occurs when water erodes the soil supporting your pipes. From there, the sewer line is forced to hold too much weight, causing it to sag and potentially break.
Tree roots can cause issues for sewer lines, too. Olympia has many areas with massive trees, but these trees grow for significant distances underground. The roots can eventually wrap around your pipes, breaking them in the process.
If you dump grease, oil, and food into your drains, you could end up with problems. Grease and oil harden as they cool, turning solid and stopping other debris as it attempts to pass through to the city’s main sewer line.
No matter your reason for needing an Olympia sewer repair, Hunt’s Services is here to help at 253-533-7500.
