Sewer Inspection and Repair If your sewer line is clogged or damaged, it can cause serious problems for your home and property. Issues flushing your toilet, bad smells, and flooding in your yard can all occur unless you attend to the issue immediately. In this article, we’ll discuss different problems you may have with your sewer system, how to identify a damaged sewer system, and how to prevent future damage. Sewer Mainline Damages Tree roots have invaded: tree roots often break their way into sewer lines in search of water. While tree roots may not sound strong enough to break through the pipes, trust us, they will slowly push their way in. Sewer line is clogged: clogs can be caused by improper drainage, tree roots, bellied sewer lines, or simply flushing the wrong things down the toilet. Bellied sewer line: A bellied (sagging) sewer line often occurs when loose soil around the line shifts. This can cause water to stand in the belly, which will slow the flow of water, capturing soli...