Knowing the difference between needing sewer line replacement or repairs or having a minor clog isn’t necessarily a simple matter. In some cases, the symptoms of both issues are similar. Still, certain warning signs can let you know if you have problems that can’t be resolved with a plunger or drain snake. Keep watch for the following problems as they’re clear indications that you need to call us for help.

• Recurring Clogs: It’s not uncommon for drains to get clogged from time to time. Maybe too much grease or food residue made its way down the kitchen sink drain or something got flushed that shouldn’t have. Maybe massive amounts of hair slipped down the bathtub drain over time and caused a drain blockage. If this becomes a recurring problem or all the drains in your home seem to be backing up instead of just one, you may have a serious sewer blockage or collapsed drain line.
• Troubling Odors: When sewer lines are damaged or aren’t working properly, you’ll probably notice certain unpleasant odors around your house. They may arise outside while the bathtub, washing machine, or other appliances or fixtures are draining. You may even be able to hear those fixtures or appliances draining when you’re outside. On the other hand, the smell of raw sewage could linger inside your home particularly in the bathroom. Either way, be sure to contact us for sewer line repair or replacement as soon as you notice the odors.

Yard Saturation: If a certain spot on your lawn seems to be wet all the time or the grass in that area stays greener than the rest of the yard, you most likely have a broken sewer line. Instead of running through the sewer system as it should, wastewater is actually flowing out of the pipe and into the ground. That soft, lush area of your lawn is constantly being fed by wastewater that could cause widespread contamination, so you need sewer line replacement as quickly as possible.