A cracked sewer pipe or pipe lining could cause sewer water to leak onto your property. Not only would this scenario cost you money to repair, but it could also lead to health issues if it’s not dealt with immediately.
Sewer pipes in Tacoma break for a number of different reasons.
Iron pipes can corrode, which leads to them eventually cracking
Clay pipes are brittle and if they aren’t properly supported when installed, they can easy crack and break when the earth shifts
Plastic pipes often crack when the water temperature reaches levels above their limits
Sewer pipe connections can loosen or break over time which results in leaks or dislocated piping.
A clogged pipe due to debris or invasion of roots that have either broken the pipe or prevented the flow of sewer water from your property to either your septic or sewer line.
No matter what type of piping you have on your property, you can call Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 to have us come out and repair your cracked or broken sewer line quickly and efficiently. If your sewer is in need of emergency sewer repair in Tacoma, Hunt’s Services is available to fix your sewer problems.
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While it isn’t always obvious that you have a cracked side sewer line, signs to watch out for include:
Strange noise coming from the toilet
The bathtub not draining
Sewer water backing up into the toilet
An odor emanating from your yard, crawlspace, or basement
Pools of water or wet spots in your yard where seepage has taken place from your sewer line due to break or clog.
If you notice any of these signs, give us a call immediately, as this could become a health hazard if it isn’t dealt with immediately. Sewer water from your home or business in Tacoma travels to a waste water treatment plant before being released to Commencement Bay. Some areas of outside of the City of Tacoma are serviced by Pierce County Public Works sewer system.
Why Tacoma Sewer Pipes Break
Sewer lines break for a number of different reasons. Many times, it is simply a maintenance issue, as grease, food, toilet paper, and hair build up in the pipes. Tree roots are also a common culprit, as they can get into your pipes through tiny holes or joints. Cold weather often leads to pipes bursting, while old pipes are more susceptible to these issues. Wear and tear just from age can also lead to sewer problems in need of repair or replacement of your sewer line. Remember you as property owner are responsible for the connection of your home or business to the City of Tacoma or Pierce County sewer line.
If you own an older home with clay or iron pipes, the life expectancy is around 50 years for clay and 75 for cast iron and concrete sewer piping. Current sewer lines use PVC based piping which can last over 100 years. So if you are buying an older home that was built 50 to 100 years ago, its a good idea to get a sewer line inspection as a condition of the purchase agreement.
Clogged Sewer Piping
Keep in mind that with proper diagnosis of your sewer line problem we may be able to find a clog and remove the blockage without having to excavate or replace a part of all of your sewer line. Drains and sewer pipes can clog over time requiring drain and sewer pipe cleaning. You have properly heard that it is not a good idea to flush diapers or other large objects into your sewer system. These can cause instant clogs and require removal. Other material such as kitchen scraps, grease, oils can build up a clog over time.
Even though there are plenty of chemical drain cleaners available they are no guarantee to permanently keep your drain clean and may do more damage than good. Depending on what access we have to your sewer lines, Hunt’s Services has professional drain cleaning equipment to remove any clogs or blockages. We work fast and provide upfront estimates. Give us a call today before your clogged sewer problem becomes an emergency.
Sewer Repair Tacoma
Once you call Hunt’s Services, we will come to your house with a sewer inspection camera, which helps us to identify the location and cause of the crack. From there, we will do a pipe repair on your broken sewer line. Hunt’s Services uses the latest sewer camera equipment to inspect your entire sewer line for any breaks or clogs so we can properly diagnose what is causing sewer line problems before we recommend a solution. We can then provide you with a video of what we have found so you can rest assure you have the proper information to make an informed decision.
If we do need to actually repair or replace your sewer line, we have a couple of methods to repair and replace your line without excavation. If at all possible, we will use a trenchless method of pipe repair on your property. This usually involves inserting a new pipe lining into the existing pipe without having to remove the old pipe.
Another method is sewer pipe bursting technique. This method uses several types of specialized equipment to break the current sewer piping while at the same time pulling a new pipe through the location of the existing sewer line so that when the process is done you have a new pipe without a full excavation and removal of the sewer line.
Call us at 253-533-7500 to have one of our technicians fix your side sewer line today.
