San Diego, California Jul 15, 2021 (Issuewire.com) - Intact sewer and water lines are essential to a clean and comfortable home. Kellems Plumbing in San Diego has compiled a list of the main reasons that cause sewer lines to break and how they are repaired or replaced.
The top reasons for sewer blockage are:
- Accumulation of food, roots, or soap build up in the sewer drains or sewer lines
- Roots entering the sewer lines and completely or partially clogging lines
- Old deteriorated drain pipes causing drain lines to collapse
- Incorrect pipe connections causing debris to enter the drain system
The good news is that with regular maintenance you can prevent most stoppages in your sewer lines. However, those sewer lines that are beyond any economical or manageable repair must be replaced by your local sewer replacement company.
To help prevent sewer line damage or mitigate an issue when it arises, it’s important to know how to spot the main causes of sewer line damage. Here are the common causes of a damaged sewer line, signs to look for, and how you can repair or replace your sewer system.
If the damage to your sewage pipe is minimal, pipelining can be used to insert an inflatable tube covered in epoxy into your sewer line. From there, the tube is inflated, pressing against the existing line. While it’s up against the existing sewage line, the epoxy cures and hardens, repairing the leak. The inflatable tube can then be removed and the sewer line repaired.
If your pipes are damaged beyond repair, you may have to resort to traditional sewer line replacement methods. This is an extremely invasive and costly method that requires your local sewage repair technician to dig up your yard to reveal the damaged or broken lines. However, excavation is necessary if your home’s sewage system has extensive damage.
Whatever you choose, please follow these amazing sewer line replacement tips:
- Learn Local Codes
Before doing any of the work required to replace your sewer lines, first check with your local code enforcement office. Chances are that you will find out that there have been changes to the building codes relating to sewage systems.
- Look for Obstructions
In the same way, before you start using these sewer line replacement tips, first check whether there are obstructions hidden underground. More often than, chances are that you will find underground wiring and piping systems. Failure to check might cause you to damage the sewer line systems, which will end up costing you more money in the long run.
- Breaks
In case you notice wet spots on your lawns, this means that your drain lines have leaks. You will first have to dig up those sections of the line and check how extensive the break is. If you find that the break is serious, first replace these pipes before you start applying the trenchless sewer lines.
- Roots
Sometimes, roots penetrate through drainage systems. Even when you install a trenchless line using these sewer line replacement tips, the tree roots might still break through the lining.
Here are our top tips to avoid sewer line replacement and repair
- Schedule a yearly sewer line inspection with your local sewer line replacement specialist—To confirm that your sewage system is in good working condition, hire a professional to conduct an inspection at least once a year. Some plumbing companies offer a camera inspection so that the inside of your sewer pipe can be checked for corrosion or blockages.
- Remove trees that are damaging the sewer line—If a tree is damaging your sewer line, you should remove the tree before the sewer problem worsens.
- Use your sewage system properly—Remember to only dispose of human waste and toilet paper in the sewer lines; any other materials that enter the system can cause blockages.
For more information and a FREE consultation and evaluation, please contact Kellems Plumbing in San Diego.
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