Collapsed Sewer Lines
People typically think of clogs as annoying buildup in toilets and sinks that need to be plunged. Clogs like these are annoying, but they are not as bad as a clog or collapse in the main sewer line. The water has nowhere to go if a pipe collapses or clogs. In this case, it takes the path of least resistance.
Thousands to fix
If you ignore or simply don't recognize the signs of a collapsed sewer line, it could easily cost you thousands to fix as it gets worse. To fully restore proper flow after a pipe collapses, you'll need to either repair or replace it.
To learn more in-depth facts on the subject, see our sewer repair blog.
Look for the signs
When you don't know what to do when a sewer main collapses, it can be a stressful situation. It's better to notice the signs as soon as possible, so you won't have to spend a fortune. So, your first line of defense is early plumbing repairs made possible by knowing those signs. Fortunately, a collapsed sewer line can be identified fairly easily if you know the signs, including:
Frequent backups
Multiple fixtures that are clogged
Grass that is constantly soaked
Grass starting to grow like crazy
Plumbing that seems to have a mind of its own
How your plumber knows
There are a number of ways that a professional plumber in Colorado's Denver and Boulder metro areas, like the experts at Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric, know that your home has a collapsed sewer line. To find out where the pipe has collapsed or clogged, a plumber uses a camera. The other ways that plumbers know if you have a collapsed sewer line include:
Mold or/or mildew growing on walls and ceilings
The foul odor of sewer gas
Wall and foundation cracks
Water that isn't going down at all after plunging the toilet
What causes a collapsed sewer line?
Outside the house, the drainage pipes run into the underground main sewer line. Not only is a collapsed sewer line expensive, but you won't have any drainage until the problem is resolved. This problem can be caused by anything from misaligned pipes to tree root intrusion. But, no matter what the cause may be, the experts at Applewood Plumbing, Heating & Electric in the Denver and Boulder areas can locate it and get it working again.
Identifying the underlying cause will ensure that the problem doesn't recur. Fortunately, the Applewood plumbers are ready, willing, and able to guide you through the entire process. They’ll come out quickly to assess your situation, determining the underlying cause, and then presenting you with the best option for repairs.
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