Sewage Backups can be a Health Hazard
Call immediately if you think you might have a mainline stoppage. Catching it sooner rather than later can stop potential damage to your yard and home.
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Houston Sewer Line Replacement
If you have multiple drains backing up or water overflow from different plumbing fixtures, you may have a sewer drainage issue. A backup can be due to a clog but this could also indicate a break in the line. If you suspect your sewer line is backing up call us right away.
Clogged Sewer Line
Symptoms
Main sewage lines have a tendency to become settled, disjointed, or broken over time. These telltale signs will help you determine if there’s trouble brewing in your sewers:
- All drains in your home are backing up or clogged
- Water is draining slower than usual in multiple drains
- You hear bubbling/gurgling water sounds
- It smells like sewage on your property
- Water is pooling in your yard and isn’t draining
Clogged Sewer Line Symptoms
Main sewage lines have a tendency to become settled, disjointed, or broken over time. These tell tale signs will help you determine if there’s trouble brewing in your sewers:
- All drains in your home are backing up or clogged
- Water is draining slower than usual in multiple drains
- You hear bubbling/gurgling water sounds
- It smells like sewage on your property
- Water is pooling in your yard and isn’t draining
Sewer Backups
Common Causes
The 3 most common culprits that often lead to sewer backups include:
1. Tree roots
Roots from your yard or neighboring yards can affect the sewer system underground. Roots can grow into the pipes or wrap around them, causing major issues.
2. A Clog
Sewage clogs can happen when you use your toilet or garbage disposal as a waste basket. Throwing too much of anything solid down the pipes (like flushable wipes in the bathroom or food in the kitchen) can clog the sewer system.
3. Broken or Collapsed Lines
In older homes with cast iron or clay piping, sewer backups can happen due to the materials breaking down and crumbling over a long period of time.
Sewer Backups | Common Causes
The 3 most common culprits that often lead to sewer backups include:
1. Tree roots
Roots from your yard or neighboring yards can affect the sewer system underground. Roots can grow into the pipes or wrap around them, causing major issues.
2. A Clog
Sewage clogs can happen when you use your toilet or garbage disposal as a waste basket. Throwing too much of anything solid down the pipes (like flushable wipes in the bathroom or food in the kitchen) can clog the sewer system.
3. Broken or Collapsed Lines
In older homes with cast iron or clay piping, sewer backups can happen due to the materials breaking down and crumbling over a long period of time.
Gone are the days of guessing what and where a sewer line problem may be. At Village Plumbing & Air we constantly invest in the most advanced tools and equipment in our industry.
One of the most valuable tools our plumbers carry is the sewer line video camera. These cameras allow for a visual inspection of sewer lines and other underground pipes. Our highly skilled plumber inserts a high-resolution video camera that is designed to travel through the pipe to see inside the entire pipe. Real-time video imaging allows the plumber to evaluate the condition of the inside of the pipe and see any existing or potential problems.
Houston Video Sewer Line Inspections
The camera records the depth and location from the surface of any defect so we can accurately diagnose and solve any sewer line concerns. Video cameras take away the guesswork so your sewer line problems can be fixed quickly and cost-effectively.
We highly recommend a sewer video camera inspection if you experience repeated drain line backups, slow drains or clogs. If you're buying a home, a video camera inspection before you purchase that home will help ensure that the sewer lines are free of problems that can result in costly repairs when you move in.