All drains in your home eventually connect to the large pipe that is your sewer drain. This drain gets tons of use each and every day, handling each gallon of waste water leaving your home. However, in most homes the sewer line is buried under the property making it difficult to know when it’s having problems. In some ways it can be quite obvious sewer repair is needed. From odor to sewage overflow, the signs and signals can be pretty pronounced.
But, some sewer damage can be more elusive. As experts in sewer system repair for Minneapolis, we thought we would provide a list of the signs to look out for as well as a rundown of the most popular types of sewer repair to get your sewer line back in tip-top shape.
Soggy Patches in the Yard
When your sewer line is leaking, it could mean that a lot of water is leaking from the sewer line and being distributed under your lawn. So, if you notice soggy patches, raised patches or pooling in your yard, this is a major sign that something is wrong. If there is a burst pipe underground, the water will collect on the ground above it. And if your home’s water is rusty or discolored, you should definitely call for sewer system repair.
Odor
The water traveling through your sewer line is not pleasant smelling. So, if you smell an unpleasant odor around your property it may mean that the source of those odors is your sewer line. A sewer inspection from Gene’s Water & Sewer will be able to tell you if your sewer is the source of the odor and recommend the proper sewer system repair.
Clogging
If your toilet or drains are clogging up easily or not draining as quickly as they used to, sewer system repair might be needed. The mainline could be clogged, and that is the kind of repair that should be left to the professionals.
Tree Roots
Tree roots are a very common cause of sewer line issues. They can grow and wedge their way into your sewer pipe through joints and cause a huge amount of damage.
When your sewer is experiencing any of these issues, proper sewer system repair is needed. And, there are a few options you can consider. At Gene’s Water & Sewer we offer a few different types of sewer system repair including traditional, semi-trenchless and trenchless. Each of these require various amounts of digging and we can determine which is right for you and your home. And once we’ve determined and you agree, we will get your sewer system repair underway!
For more information about sewer system repair in Minneapolis, call Gene’s Water & Sewer at 612-781-3737. Or, contact us for a Free Estimate.