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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...

Tree Roots in La Grange IL It is not uncommon for homeowners in the Chicagoland area to experience a problem with Sewer Tree Roots inside their sewer pipes at some point during their lives. As many of us already know, mature trees add a generous amount of beauty to your landscaping. There is also the added benefit of shade around your property. However, trees can cause a severe amount of damage to your sewer pipes. It is natural for tree roots to seek out the water and moisture that is needed to survive. What better place than your sewer pipes? Your sewer pipes not only contain water, they contain the oxygen and nutrients that trees need to grow. Roots are very strong and have no problem penetrating through your sewer pipes to fulfill their needs.   Sewer Blockages and Unclogging Pipes   When trees sense and follow water sources, there is no need for them to travel elsewhere unless there water dries up. Once they enter the pipe, the problems begin. Tree roots that grow inside...