Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in Plano, TX
Sewer lines are essential to Plano, TX, homeowners and business owners as they remove wastewater and rainwater from your building and adjacent areas. That also means that getting them repaired and, when necessary, replaced is of utmost importance, especially so for wastewater.
That’s primarily because any issues with your wastewater getting safely from your property to the treatment plant may result in significant health hazards as well as structural damage to your building, lawn and other areas.
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What Are the Main Types of Sewer Lines?
There are three main types of sewer lines that our eagle-eyed plumbers work with.
Sanitary Sewers
Sanitary sewers take wastewater from your sinks, dishwasher, washing machine, shower and toilet to wastewater plants, where contaminants are removed from it.
Storm Sewers
All of the rain that falls nearby may be directed into storm sewers. Since this water doesn’t need to be treated, it’s normally sent directly into a nearby body of water.
Combined Sewers
Combined sewers are for both wastewater and stormwater. However, they were phased out decades ago due to their inefficiency, so you likely only have this type of sewer line if you live or work in an older structure.
Types of Repairs That Total Air & Plumbing Does
We engage in several different types of sewer line repairs. For example, we regularly fix cracked, clogged and collapsed sewer lines, many of which had resulted in leaks, some minor, some significant.
Also, note that we offer trenchless sewer line repair, which tends to be completed in a much more timely and affordable manner than trenched repair. Although trenchless is sometimes not possible due to factors such as severely damaged pipes or an unusual pipe layout, it usually is.
Regardless, we may utilize cameras to inspect your sewer lines while augers, also known as plumber’s snakes, could be all that’s necessary to clear up a blockage. In some cases, pipe relining is done, which essentially creates a new pipe inside of an existing one. In other circumstances, pipe bursting occurs; this involves an old pipe being broken apart so that a new one may be put in its place.
One example of a trenched repair being necessary would be if you need your existing pipe to be removed entirely and replaced completely.
What Are Some Signs of a Damaged Sewer Line?
Since sewer lines are almost always located underground, assessing any potential issues related to them are sometimes difficult for homeowners. However, there are some signs that you should keep an eye out for. A few of these are pretty clear indicators of issues while others are not as obvious and could be indicating non-sewer problems.
- Sewage backing up where water comes out - e.g. your faucets, bathtub or toilet.
- There's a sewage odor in your yard or basement or, worse, visible wastewater in either place.
- An area of your yard now looks greener and more vibrant (due to sewage water helping it grow).
- A sinkhole has formed in your yard, or it has soggy areas. Flooding is a serious warning sign.
- The amount of water in your toilet is less than normal, or your toilet's gurgling.
- You have slow drains, or a sewage-like smell is coming from those drains. Gurgling here is another sign.
- Your building's foundation is cracking (due to wastewater eroding nearby soil).
- Your water bills are 20% or more higher than they were before.
- You've been using the same sewer lines for more than 50 years.
Potential Consequences of Ignoring These Issues
If you have a sewer-line issue but don’t get it fixed, you’re taking a risk, potentially a serious one.
Of course, health hazards are what likely initially come to mind since having sewage backing up in your house or spilling out into your yard is a dangerous situation. However, do also take into account the impact of your home’s foundation cracking, other property damage occurring and yard erosion through depressions, which could even be the result of soil being carried away through these damaged pipes.
Also, in most cases, the longer you wait to get something like this fixed, the more extensive the repairs will be.
Property-Value Benefits of Healthy Sewer Lines
On the positive side, consider the property-value benefits that healthy or new sewer lines can provide. This could be a substantial benefit if you’re looking to sell your structure in the near future.
How Can Sewer-Line Issues Be Prevented?
There are a few things that you can do to lengthen the lives of your sewer lines.
- Hair, grease, oil and starchy foods should be kept out of your drains.
- Only send human waste and toilet paper down your toilet.
- Keep trees away from sewer lines so that their roots don’t try to reach inside of them.
- Engage in regular sewer-line inspections. (This is especially important to do with older systems.)
As for inspections, also keep in mind that these can usually be done with minimal intrusion, often through the use of cameras or sensors.
Why Select Total Air & Plumbing For Your Sewer-Line Repair or Replacement?
Total Air & Plumbing has been in business in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 1957, starting with the burgeoning AC field and expanding from there into HVAC in general and plumbing. More to the point, our eagle-eyed plumbers ensure that all plumbing needs in Plano, Texas, will be met with top quality, comprehensive care and superior solutions.
Sewer Line Installation
In addition, keep in mind that if you’re in the process of constructing a new building or perhaps an added-on portion to an existing one, we can also help with the sewer-line installation process. We’ll then use our extensive plumbing knowledge to ensure that you’ll be protected for decades to come.
