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There are many things to look for when it comes to a sewer line. You should try to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Drains may begin to drain slower than normal. Your sewer may begin to back up into your basement. You may have your main drain cleaned multiple times and it continues to happen.
It could be as simple as a clogged drain.
But there may be more going on with your sewer line.
We at Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offer sewer line repair in Barrie for homes and businesses. We can help identify the problem with your line and what may be occurring inside of it, and help you with repairs if necessary.
As we mentioned before, your sewer line takes all of your waste away from your home.
When it’s functioning correctly, you most likely won’t think about it.
However, once your line becomes compromised, there can be many issues that can arise.
A sewer line can become compromised by:
There are many solutions to sewer line issues that do not require you to replace your entire line.
Finding out what is wrong with your line is always the first step.
There are many signs that can indicate you have a problem with your sewer line.
You may not think some of these things are a big deal.
Some can become major issues in no time.
Here are some things that you should have your sewer line looked at if you notice:
Having one slow drain does not always mean your sewer line is broken.
However, if multiple fixtures are affected, there could be an issue further down your sewer line.
There are many reasons that your sewer line may be constantly clogging.
Your line may be built up with material.
Roots may be intruding into your sewer line.
Or you could have a damaged area that continues to hold toilet paper and other waste.
If you just keep having your line cleaned whenever it clogs, you may run into this problem again.
Constant sewer line clogs are a sign that we may recommend using a sewer camera to inspect your line.
We want to inspect your sewer line before making any repairs.
So we can know what’s going on.
Using a sewer camera, we can view the inside of an accessible sewer line.
It may allow us to see:
This can give us an idea if we may just need to clean out your drains or if your sewer line needs work.
There are things a camera will not be able to tell us about your sewer line, but it can give us more information on what may be happening inside your line.
Tree roots can cause problems when they gain access to your sewer line.
They are always searching for water.
So if there is a crack, loose joint or any type of opening in your line, tree roots can gain access.
After they get into your sewer line, they can start to grow.
Which can cause your line to back up with waste and toilet paper.
Once the roots are removed, your sewer line may flow properly again.
But if your line still has an opening that the tree roots were able to access, you may need to have that section of your sewer line repaired as well.
As you can see from the picture above, there is a crack in this sewer line.
A crack can become bigger over time. Depending on where it is located on your sewer line, it can allow tree roots and dirt to gain access to the pipe.
It can also cause waste to build up around the crack.
If your sewer camera shows a crack, we can evaluate your sewer line and see what needs to be done.
Another form of blockage that can be more serious is a collapsed sewer line.
When a sewer line collapses, it can cause your wastewater to stop flowing properly through your line.
This can cause you to experience:
Drain cleaning will not repair a collapsed sewer line.
If your sewer line has collapsed, we will need to assess the area that is failing.
Your sewer line has connections that are made throughout the line.
At some point, one of these connections can move or become worn out.
When these pieces are not lined up correctly, waste can build up in the sewer line.
You may start to notice material building up around this area.
Tree roots can also get into these connections.
A sewer camera can help detect these issues and show us what may be going on with your sewer line.
As mentioned above, there are many homes that have sewer lines that are quite old.
This does not always mean your sewer line needs to be replaced.
Some sewer lines will last for many years.
However, if you are noticing constant sewer backups or main drain problems, it may be beneficial to see what your sewer line looks like.
Your sewer line may have some of the following:
It all depends on the sewer line itself.
There is a difference between drain cleaning and sewer line repair.
Drain cleaning is removing the obstructions that are clogging your line.
Sewer line repair is needed when there is something wrong with the sewer pipe itself.
Drain cleaning may be an option if you have a line clogged with grease and waste.
If your sewer line has broken or caved in, then cleaning the line will not repair the pipe.
Both may be necessary at times.
We may need to clean your line to better see what is going on with your sewer line.
Hydro-jetting is also a form of drain cleaning.
It helps remove buildup in your drains and sewer lines with the use of high-pressure water.
If your line is getting clogged with grease or other materials, this could be an option.
However, it will not fix your sewer line if it has broken.
If we see that your sewer line is broken, we need to take a closer look at the sewer line.
Which is why we want to find out what is happening with your sewer line.
Your house can be any age and still experience a sewer problem.
Sureflow can help with sewer and drain issues that may involve:
We can help figure out what is wrong with your sewer line if it continues to be a nuisance.
There are many things that can go wrong when you have a sewer line problem at your business.
If you cannot use your toilets, floor drains or other plumbing fixtures, it may affect your day-to-day operation.
Commercial properties may also contain larger drainage lines.
Sureflow offers plumbing and sewer services to commercial properties in Barrie.
Such as:
It will all depend on your drainage system and what is found.
There are many things that go down a restaurant’s drain and sewer line. Grease and food are just a couple of examples.
Buildup can cause restaurant sewer problems.
Or the sewer line itself may have an issue.
Cleaning the drain may only be a temporary fix if you continue to experience sewer issues. A camera can help determine what’s going on further down your sewer line.
A restaurant will want to avoid a sewer line backup while it is open. If you’re experiencing sewer problems repeatedly, don’t ignore them.
Similar to a restaurant, a commercial building can also experience sewer line issues. Many fixtures can be connected to one sewer line.
If there is an obstruction or damage in your main sewer line, it can affect multiple areas of your building.
You may notice:
If it’s the same issue time after time, you may want to have the sewer line checked.
Every sewer repair isn’t going to require you to replace your sewer line.
Maybe only one spot on your sewer line has an issue.
Or there could be more to the sewer line than you know.
Your sewer line may need replacement if it is:
Once we see what is going on with your sewer line, we’ll have a better idea of what is best for your situation.
We don’t want to tell you to do more than what your sewer line needs.
In many cases, a broken sewer line can be repaired.
There are many factors that go into how your sewer line may need to be repaired.
These can include:
Sometimes a section of pipe will need to be replaced.
It will also depend on what your issue is.
Finding out what your problem is is the first step.
If your sewer line was cleaned and everything seems to be going well, then you may have nothing else to worry about.
However, if you keep having someone come out and clear your main or sewer line, there could be something more going on.
There could be:
Cleaning your sewer line can solve the problem at hand.
But it may not fix the underlying issue.
There are some sewer issues that will require you to have someone come out as soon as possible.
Whether it’s sewage coming back up into your home or business, several drains being clogged, or sewage coming up from a basement drain, you may need emergency plumbing.
Sureflow offers 24-hour emergency plumbing in Barrie.
If your sewer line is backed up, try not to use any more fixtures if you can.
This can help prevent additional waste from backing up if your line is blocked.
The first thing we will want to know when you call us with a sewer-line issue is what’s going on.
We may ask the following questions:
Depending on what we find, we may need to clean or camera your line.
We can then evaluate what’s happening and see if it needs to be cleaned, further inspected or repaired.
If you have been having issues with your sewer line clogging or backing up, it could be something more.
Sureflow Plumbing & Drain offers sewer and drain services in Barrie for homes and businesses.
We can help find out what may be causing your problem. We can inspect what we have access to and find out if there is any buildup, tree roots or anything else that could be the cause.
If your line needs to be repaired, we can let you know what we found and what options may be available.
Give us a call today at 705-503-7996 if you’re having sewer line issues in Barrie.
If your home is experiencing constant sewer backups, multiple slow-draining fixtures or frequent main drain stoppages, you may want to have your sewer line checked.
Using a sewer camera may reveal cracks, collapsed sections or other defects that may exist.
Yes. Tree roots can grow into your sewer line through cracks, weak points and other openings.
These roots can grow larger over time and cause blockages or contribute to additional sewer line problems.
No. Drain cleaning clears obstructions from within your pipes.
If your sewer pipe is cracked or has collapsed, the damaged area will need to be evaluated and repaired.
When we can access part of your sewer line, we may use a sewer camera to see what’s going on within the line and determine what service may be needed.
Not always.
Many sewer backups can be caused by obstructions that may be cleared.
If you continue to have problems with your sewer backing up, then you may want to have it inspected to see if there is any damage within your sewer line.
It depends on where the damage is located within your sewer line.
You will only need as much of the sewer line repaired as necessary.
Sureflow offers plumbing and sewer services to residential, commercial and industrial properties in the Barrie area. Sewer line repair may be provided where necessary.
Sureflow offers 24-hour emergency plumbing service in Barrie.
