Sewer Line Needs Repaired - The Dedicated House

If you start smelling something strange, have unexplained wet spots in your yard, or your plumbing is acting up, you might have issues with your sewer lines. This can be a simple problem or a more complex one. You might need to call a professional when this begins to happen.

This might be a problem too big for you to handle on your own. A professional will be able to diagnose the problem and then fix it. Depending on the problem, it could take a few hours or even a few days.

If you are having issues with your sewer lines, you need to call a plumber. You should find one that does sewer line repair so that the problem can be fixed. Not all plumbers will be able to work on your sewer lines, especially if the problem is out in your yard.

This article will give you three signs that your sewer line needs repaired. It will help you to see these issues before they become big ones. You can also do more research to find even more information that you are seeking.

Three Signs

1. Soggy, Smelly Spots in Your Yard

If your sewer line is defective, you will see soggy spots in your yard that smell like sewage. When you start seeing or smelling these spots, you can begin digging to see what the problem is. This is a smelly, dirty job and can have raw sewage involved, so you might want to hire a professional to do the job for you.

A professional will have the right expertise and the right equipment to help fix the problem. They will be able to diagnose the issue, maybe by fishing a line with a camera through your system to see where the problem is. This is much better than digging your yard up in different spots to see if they can find it.

There are four types of cameras that are used to find the sewer problem. One type is a hand-held portable camera: https://www.doityourself.com/forum/plumbing-piping/580794-pipe-inspection-camera.html. This is the most common type of camera that is used and is used by holding the display unit in your hand and the cable with the camera on it is inserted in the area that needs to be inspected.

Another type of camera is the pushcam that is pushed through the lines. It has less flexibility than the hand-held one does but can still be used to find the issue that needs to be fixed. This device will send live video back to the operator as it is being used.

A third type of camera is the lateral launch camera that is used when there is an issue with one of the branch lines. These are used when the sewer system needs to be thoroughly viewed to find the issue. Once the issue is found, a secondary camera that is much clearer is sent down.

The last type of camera is the reel inspection camera that is used when you have longer sewer lines. These have a long cable on them at the head on the end. The cable is attached to a display device that allows a person to see the image in real time.

2. Changing Levels of Water in Your Toilet Bowl

One day your toilet bowl may be at the correct level, while the next it is almost empty. This might not seem to be a big issue in the larger scheme of things, but it could mean that there is a clog in your sewer. This is usually a sign that there is something wrong and needs to be looked at.

This problem is usually noticed on the toilets in the lower levels of the home first because it affects them before it affects the ones in upper levels. It might never affect the upper-level toilets if you catch the issue in time. These are things that you need to see before the issues become even bigger.

Gurgling drains are another issue that you might face when you have a clogged or leaky sewer line. You can hear this in your drain when you pour water down your sink. See more here. This usually means that there is sewer gases that are being forced up through the water in the p-trap showing that something is going wrong and the sewer gas can’t escape through normal means.

3. Slow Drains All Around Your House

If you have one slow drain, this can often be solved with a plunger on that drain. If there are slow drains all around your house, this means that there is a bigger problem, usually further down in the sewer line. This usually means that there needs to be a professional called in to fix the issue.

You will see slow drains in sinks and toilets all around the house and not just one drain. This is when those cameras come in handy to diagnose the problem. A professional can figure out the problem quite quickly when these cameras are used.

When your drains are slow, you may also notice the smell of the sewer in your home. This happens because the sewer gas is being pushed in the wrong direction – into your home instead of down the sewer lines. This is usually due to a blockage down the line somewhere.

You might notice the smell in just one drain, and if this is the case, it might be easy for you to take care of with a plunger. However, it is usually a case where the smell is coming from multiple drains meaning that there is a problem further down the line. You will most likely need to call a professional to fix the problem.

Conclusion

There are many reasons that you can have clogged drains in your home. The top three reasons are listed above and usually need a professional to solve them. You can try and fix the issues yourself, but it can be hazardous to your health if you are not careful.

Click the links below for any posts you have missed:

OVIOS Redefines Outdoor Luxury: Stylish, Affordable, and Innovatively Designed Furniture

The ‘As-Is’ Sale: When Speed Matters More Than Top Dollar

5 Factors Consider Before Replacing Your Air Conditioner System

How to Protect Your Property from Eminent Domain

I’d love for you to join my email list! You’ll receive a notification straight to your inbox which will include links to my latest home project posts! Simply enter your address below.