Sewer Line Repairs

Five Signs Your Sewer Line Is at Risk

A home’s sewer line is a vital component of a home’s infrastructure. When it is functioning normally, you will not have any reason to think of it, though when trouble strikes, there will be precious little else you could care to concern yourself with.

Five signs that it is time to call in Howell Services to have a look at your sewer line:

Frequent Lawn Flooding

If a specific section of your lawn constantly floods for no discernable reason, then you may be dealing with piping issues. A good way to check this is to see if flooding occurs shortly after a great deal of water is used by your family, say after everyone has taken a shower.

There may be many reasons why plumbing may break. Two of the most common are roots and general aging. Your friendly Sugar Land plumbing technician will be able to help you identify the core cause and implement a solution that takes care of it quickly.

Constantly Slow-Moving Drains

Slow-moving sinks, toilets, and bathtubs can only mean one thing – something is gumming up the works. The average family flushes away many items that can thicken to form pipe blocking masses every day. Hair, fats, paper, and even parts of the water itself (calcium, lime) can combine to create blockages that work in a manner identical to how cholesterol can block a person’s vein.

Regular maintenance requires the utilization of devices and treatments that go in and bust away potential blockages before they lead to anything more than an inconvenience. If you are beginning to notice sluggish drains, note which drains are impacted and contact one of Howell Services’ trained experts today. We will

Sudden “Dip” In Your Yard

A sudden change in the composition of your lawn may be the result of extra liquids “leeching” away at the soil immediately below the surface. This, in turn, will lead to a slight sinking as the ground adjusts. If you find yourself pushing a lawnmower up a new slope, it may be time to turn to a professional plumbing specialist to make certain that nothing is amiss.

Your Yard Smells Like a Sewer

Many sewer lines run close to the surface, so close that a leak may result in contamination being up high enough for a scent to be noticeable. If you smell something exceptionally foul coming from your lawn, the first thing you should do is call in a professional. Keep animals and children away from the impacted spot in the meantime due to the risk of spreading disease.

Very Old System or Years Since the Last Inspection

Older homes utilize pipes made of a material other than PVC, the most common form of metal well known to corrode and weaken over the course of decades. If your home is especially old, say, dating back before the 1950s or 1960s, you must determine what piping your home uses and what actions are needed to ensure that the best possible plumbing solution handles your sewer needs.

Being proactive with maintaining your sewer lines is the best way to minimize the risk of potential issues arising from poorly performing plumbing. It is vastly cheaper to spot a small issue and have it treated than allow it to grow and negatively impact every other part of your home life.

Call Howell Services to have your sewer lines inspected, repaired, or replaced by experienced plumbing specialists.