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Some sewer line issues are caused by the homeowner themselves. That includes things like clogs formed after the wrong things are put down the drain or in the toilet. Most all sewer line issues simply occur due to nature though. While this doesn’t mean you are powerless against sewer line problems, with a little due diligence and the combination of  the correct preventive sewer repair services, you can stop these sewer line issues before they even occur outside of your home. The best way to get to the bottom of any sewer issues is a sewer video camera inspection . Damage to the Pipe There are many reasons a sewer line pipe can break, and it won’t be your own fault. Soil can shift throughout the seasons of the year, and can put stress on the sewer pipes which in turn can cause them to burst or rupture. Older sewer pipes are at risk of corroding, which then can turn into leaks. Sewer pipes are held together by seals, and as these seals deteriorate over time, they can cause w...

Unfortunately, Sooner or later, every plumbing pipe in your home will fail and need to be fixed or replaced.  This includes the main water line leading into your home. When the main water line experiences trouble, it affects every plumbing pipe fixture and appliance in your home. In ideal situations, a main line could last you for decades. This depends on a lot of factors though. Regardless, there could be damage. Repairing a sewers main line can be pricey and the possible downtime could become very inconvenient for you. You can prepare for and perhaps reduce cost and disruption by having a  sewer camera inspection  of your main sewer line every few years. The greatest threats to your sewers main line can occur slowly over time and a sewer camera inspection can help find clogs or blockages before they occur. Clogged Sewer Line What Can Actually Go Wrong? Your main sewer line faces potential threats from the inside and the outside. From the outside, one of the biggest thre...

It is common for sewer odor to reside within sewer systems. However, when a sewer pipe becomes full or the sewer changes its underground elevation, it can aggravate waste water. This aggravated waste water allows sewer odors to build up so heavily that it can escape to the outside world. Sewer odors can escape through several different places. Some of these places include, but are not limited to: Vents Floor drains Utility Sinks Connection points Openings in pipeline Maintenance covers Sewer odors do not typically enter homes because plumbing traps create a tight water seal at several points of entry. Sewer odors and gases are also exhausted outdoors through plumbing system vents. Sewer odors become a problem when the water that resides in your trap has evaporated. One trap that commonly dries out in homes is a floor drain. This occurs more often when the floor drain is located near a hot water heater or heating system. What are Sewer Odors? It comes as no surprise that sewer gases s...