Running into a leaking, cracked, broken, or clogged sewer lines in West Seattle may be something you didn’t expect or plan for. If you do, Hunt’s Services provides complete sewer repair services including trenchless sewer replacement, hydro jetting, and sewer camera inspection.

    Living in West Seattle means having breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Range, in addition to Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. Sewer repair problems might be the furthest thing from your mind until you find a break or clog in your drain lines.

    At Hunt’s Services, our expert technicians are available around the clock to diagnose and repair all of your sewer line problems, so that you don’t have to worry about damage to your or your neighbors’ homes. If you find a problem with the main sewer line in West Seattle, contact you local sewer agency in King County.

    Give us a call at 253-533-7500, and we’ll get to the bottom of your sewer line issue before it has the chance to turn into a catastrophe.

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    When to Give Hunt’s Services a Call

    Sometimes, homeowners don’t know when to call in an expert plumber in Seattle. Bringing in a professional isn’t always an easy decision, especially if you don’t grasp the severity of the damage.

    Sewage

    You’ll definitely want to call us if you smell sewage around your home or yard. Smelling sewer water is a bad thing, but if there is a pipe leak under your yard, the damage could be worsening by the second. It’s better to be safe than sorry because waiting too long could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs.

    The same goes for when you notice a puddle of sewer water in your yard. You’ll want to contact a professional in this situation, and this is one of the reasons why we offer 24-hour a day service to our customers in West Seattle.

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    Clogged Drain

    A clogged drain is often a less pressing sewer pipe problem. The number of fixtures that have a clog often determines the severity. If one drain is slow, it’s probably a problem isolated to a small section of pipe. When all of your plumbing fixtures feel sluggish, however, the sewer main is probably the culprit.

    Sewer Water

    Another obvious sign that you have an issue is when you have sewer water running back up your line and into your home. This scenario means that discarded waste has nowhere to go because of a clog or break in your sewer line.

    Figuring Out How West Seattle Sewer Line Problems Start

    Hundreds of different things could cause your sewer line issues, but here are some of the most common reasons we find when the project location is in West Seattle.

    Natural Disasters

    The earth in this part of the world is always shifting, and this natural phenomenon can wreak havoc on your plumbing system. As the soil shifts, your pipes can end up taking on more weight than they are meant to hold, leading to them sagging. Too much rain can also cause pipes to sag, and this is a common occurrence in Western Washington. A sagging pipe can easily crack or break, and you’ll quickly see the results of this broken sewer line in your home or yard.

    Tree Roots

    Tree roots are another environmental hazard that can lead to a broken sewer line. As trees get older, their roots expand under the ground. In fact, the roots of some trees can grow for miles searching for water sources. Since there is water in your sewer line, tree roots are attracted to it, wrapping around the pipes and eventually breaking or cracking them.

    As pipes get old, they get brittle and break. West Seattle has many old homes, and numerous haven’t undergone plumbing upgrades, so we often see sewer lines start to deteriorate and crack. Eventually, you could end up with a large hole in your pipe, causing a leak somewhere on your property.

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    Drain Clogs

    Do you put grease, oil, and other debris down your drain? Most homeowners are guilty of this from time to time, but over the years, these substances accumulate in your sewer line and can cause problems. It will start with a substantial clog, which will require a drain cleaning, but it could lead to a broken pipe if you don’t repair the issue.

    So, What Do We Do?

    When you trust Hunt’s Services with your sewer line repair in West Seattle, we’ll start by sending one of our expert technicians to your home to assess the issue. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including a high-tech camera, to inspect your sewer pipes and determine the cause of your problem.

    From there, we’ll develop a repair plan that gets your sewer drain functioning at its full capacity as quickly as possible.

    Whenever possible, we’ll use our trenchless sewer repair technique to fix your sewer pipe. This process involves inflating your sewer line with a bladder and then using a resin to fix the broken area. As the resin hardens, it completes the job.

    In some cases, we might have to excavate a small part of your lawn. Our expert technicians know how to do this in the least invasive manner possible so that you’re not left with a significant clean-up when we’re finished.

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    Call Hunt’s Services For All Your Plumbing Needs

    Give Hunt’s Services a call at 253-533-7500 or contact us online for help with all of your commercial and residential plumbing needs, including sewer line and water heater repair in Seattle, Washington.

    Our sewer line repairs in West Seattle ensure that you aren’t left without this vital piece of household infrastructure for long.