It is easy to forget about what happens to waste and water once you drain the tub or flush the toilet. But that waste and wastewater doesn’t just disappear. Instead, it travels through a series of pipes in your home and connects to your home’s sewer line. If there is a problem with your sewer line, that often-forgotten wastewater could become a prominent fixture in your home.
Sewer line breaks, misalignment, or clogs can cause waste and wastewater to back up in your home’s plumbing. If it is not repaired quickly, it can even back up into your home causing flooding in your bathrooms or kitchen. The only way to avoid these uncomfortable results is to confirm that your sewer line and plumbing system is in proper working order.
If you are concerned about your sewer line, contact DAZ Plumbing & Locating as soon as possible. Let our experts address your concerns using our tools and expertise. If we diagnose a sewer line or plumbing problem, we will give you options for repair or replacement.
Sewer line problems can be difficult to diagnose on your own. There are some telltale signs, however, that you may have a serious plumbing or sewer line problem. Call our plumbing experts right away if you notice:
If you keep your drains clean and well maintained, but they are draining slower than usual, you may have a problem deeper in your plumbing system. Slow drains could indicate that your sewer line is out of alignment, has a crack, or is clogged. It is important to assess slow drains for these potential problems quickly because any of these issues could cause pressure to build up. Consequently, the pipes could rupture causing more extensive damage.
If you are experiencing a blockage or have waste or dirt backing up into your home, you may have a serious sewer line problem. Sewer lines can crack or become misaligned at connectors. There is also the possibility that tree roots have caused damage to the line. These are all potential culprits for your blockage and backups.
Sewer systems are designed to prevent odor from escaping. That means you should never be able to smell sewage in your home or out in your yard. If you do notice a foul odor – especially when running water in your home – you may have a crack in your sewer line that is allowing the odor to escape.
If your sewer line has a crack, leak, or rupture, waste and wastewater can pool up in your yard. This can cause areas of saturated or muddy ground, sinkholes, and erosion. If you notice any of these things, call a sewer line professional immediately.
Sewer line problems are difficult to locate on your own, and are generally impossible to repair without professional help. At DAZ Plumbing & Locating, we have specialized tools and training to locate, diagnose, and repair sewer lines. Contact us at the first sign of any sewer line or other major plumbing problem. To schedule service, call us at (972) 737-5859 or (972) 737-5859.