No More Leaks!
Due to the pipe’s location beneath your yard, sewer line problems can be particularly challenging to diagnose. You cannot simply determine if and where your sewage line is leaking, obstructed, or invaded by tree roots without an examination from a qualified plumber. Here are some useful signs that you need a sewer repair service immediately:
Soggy Grass
Your yard shouldn’t be soggy during the hot summers and dry winters. After a good rain, if you see damp patches in your yard days or more later, you could be dealing with more serious problems. The soil around a broken sewage pipe may get contaminated with liquids. This may oversaturate the ground, resulting in water rising to the surface. You definitely require a repair if the water is close to your septic or sewage systems.
Slow Drains
How many times have you used gel cleansers to unclog a drain only to have the issue still exist? Drain cleaners are great for clearing blockages, but if you don’t have one, you could be dealing with additional problems. Your home’s liquids may not be able to clear a broken sewage system. Solids in the system may even cause blockages in the pipes to impede flow. You save time and drain cleaner by fixing the lines, allowing the system to run freely away from your house.
Foundation Cracks
A broken sewer line may compromise your foundation, whereas wind and rain can only damage the surface of your home. The soil around and under your property might be eroded by water coming from a broken line. This might eventually make your home’s foundation far less stable. When this occurs, the walls surrounding your door and window frames will begin to show signs of stress cracks. There are other options than foundation repair; if the sewer lines aren’t fixed, you’ll have additional issues on top of foundation issues.
Do you need a sewer repair service? If you are in Alameda, CA, you can always trust Alameda's H & R Plumbing Services to help you. For inquiries and information, be sure to contact us at (510) 256-9732.