One aspect of a home that’s the most difficult to deal with considering the fact that it’s buried further down the ground is the main sewer line. This setup makes it hard to determine if a possible broken or damaged sewer line can be fixed by a simple yet effective sewer lining technology or a total replacement is needed. Regardless of the severity of the damage, here are some of the best indicators that your sewer line is more likely encountering a problem.
Foul Odour
A sewer line problem is not always visible; it can be smelled as well. Any odour of a sewer gas permeating a house is also a sign indicating that something is wrong with the sewer system. The ugly smell can mean a clogged sewer line because a backup usually causes foul-smelling sewer gases up the drain. If the smell comes from the outside of the house, in the yard, it’s very likely that the line has a leak where a sewer lining would be a perfect solution.
Frequent Drain Clogging
While your kitchen sink, toilet, or shower may encounter a little plug up where a simple clog can be easily fixed. But in cases where the clog happens in constant frequency that seems to be unusual and in several drain areas, it’s a telltale sign that the sewer line is obstructed. More so, if the water is slowly draining throughout the house.
Shallow Frost Line in The Yard
A leak in the sewer line can either be due to a collapse or breakage in the pipe, but the most common culprit is tree roots penetrating the piping. The leak would be very hard to identify, especially if the sewer pipe is deeply buried down the ground. Luckily, there’s one significant sign that can help tell about the leak, that’s a soggy spot or a shallow frost line showing in the yard during warmer climates.
So, when any of these signs are prevalent and a broken or damaged sewer line is highly suspected, it’s best to get a professional confirm the issue and recommend a solution. It could be that a trenchless sewer lining technique would be enough or whether a more drastic excavation repair method is required.