If every drain in your house backs up at the same time, your sewer line is probably clogged or broken. Sewer line repairs may seem complex and difficult, but repair service is quite simple once you understand what’s happening.
A Video Is Worth 1,000 Guesses
A professional plumber will show up with a small drain camera. They’ll send it down one of your pipes into your sewer line to find the cause of your sewage troubles. You’ll see exactly what the plumber sees, and they’ll explain their findings in simple terms.
Eliminating Blockages
If your expert finds a blockage, it’s fairly easy to fix. Many plumbers will use a high-pressure water jet to loosen the clog and send it down the drain. They may also use an automatic rooter to loosen up the debris. The whole process shouldn’t take more than a few hours.
Fixing Burst or Broken Lines
If your professional plumber detects signs of a broken line, however, there’s a bigger issue. If, for example, the camera comes back to them with mud on it, that means it exited the pipe through a void in the line. Likewise, if the camera gets stuck somewhere for more than a minute, that’s also a sign of a structural issue.
If there’s only a small cut or hole in the line, your plumber may suggest installing a pipe repair liner. There are multiple types of these liners. The most common version uses a felt tube soaked in resin, which is cured in place over the damaged section. It can be cured with steam, UV light or hot water. Once this is done, you will `have a fully usable sewer line once more.
Replacing a Severe Damaged Line
If the line has completely collapsed or has multiple breaks in a section, then that whole section will have to be replaced. Other lines, like underground electric or gas lines, will be marked with spray paint, and a team of plumbers will come in to replace the damaged line.
Some plumbers may choose a trenchless option if the section of pipe is small enough, but widespread damage or pipe misalignments will need a complete excavation to replace the pipes. Once the job is done, they’ll re-cover the pipe and get your yard mostly back to normal.
All that, however, comes after your plumber shows up with their camera and makes their judgment. Plumbers can fix your sewer line promptly. All you’ll have to do is let your neighbors know what’s happening since extensive sewer line replacements are noisy affairs. When you need sewer line repair services in Tampa Bay, FL, contact Integrity Home Solutions.