Are your drains clogging all around the house? Is there a strange or unpleasant smell throughout your yard? Is your yard wetter than usual? If any of these are true for you, you might have a sewer line problem on your hands.
Don’t worry. Morris-Jenkins can make it right. If your sewer line is damaged or broken underneath your Kannapolis home, we can replace it for you in no time!
We keep our trucks fully stocked, so we can fix your sewer line right then and there—no need to schedule another appointment.
You’ll always know the price of your sewer line replacement before any work begins.
We’re here ’til midnight and available on weekends, too.
As tempting as it might be, putting off sewer line replacement will only lead to further damage. If you suspect you’re dealing with a damaged sewer line, the best time for a sewer replacement is right now! Not entirely sure you have a damaged sewer line? Here are some tell-tale signs:
Clogged Drains Everywhere
A single clogged drain is one thing. But when you find clogged drains all over the house, that’s a problem. You most likely have a mainline clog somewhere in your sewer line that’s stopping drainage throughout your home.
We can come out to clear the clog for you, but you should know that this would only be a temporary solution. Typically, clogs like this only occur when a bigger problem’s going on.
Water Damage in Your Kannapolis Home
When your sewer line gets damaged, it can leak. When your sewer line leaks, that water can come right back into your home. So look out for wet or spongy spots throughout your house, mold growth in those dark corners, and any mildewy smells. If you spot signs of water damage, call us right away for speedy sewer line replacement.
Flooding and Unpleasant Smells
If your sewer line ruptures or leaks, all of the wastewater and sewer gases it holds will flow into the yard. The soil in your yard might be wet and spongy underfoot, and you’ll most likely get hit in the face with the smell. If you find yourself in a situation like this, have no doubts! There’s something wrong underground, and you probably need professional sewer line replacement.
The Difference Between Repairing and Replacement
You may feel tempted to get a repair instead of a full-on sewer line replacement. In some cases, that’s actually just fine. Repairs are typically the better solution when damage is localized to a small portion of your sewer line. But if your sewer line is sufficiently damaged or corroded over a wide area, you’ll most likely need several repairs to solve the problem. In this case, a sewer line replacement will be much more cost-effective.
Since your sewer line is so deep underground, you have no way of seeing damage happen over time. For that reason, sewer line damage can seemingly come out of nowhere. Then, you’re stuck googling “sewer line replacement near me.” Here are some of the most common causes of sewer line damage:
Foreign Material
Whether you’re in Kannapolis or on the other side of the country, sewer lines work the same. The only stuff that should go down your sewer line are toilet paper and human waste. Blockages start when you push foreign material down your sewer line, like trash, paper towels, oil, or grease. If the clog gets bad enough, your sewer line will start to deteriorate.
Everyone loves a good tree. Trees brighten up the yard and add some natural beauty to your home. Unfortunately, your tree’s root system can get caught up in your sewer line. Mind you, roots are very strong! They can break into your pipes or wrap around them with crushing force.
Your pipe may be steel or cast iron. Both materials are galvanized to resist rusting. However, corrosion is still a problem. As minerals build up inside your pipe, the walls can break down, leading to cracks and leaks.
Once you schedule an appointment with Morris-Jenkins, one of our expert plumbers will visit your home and inspect the area. After locating the sewer line and mapping it out through your yard, we’ll clear any clogs affecting it. Then, with a special camera, we’ll identify how bad the damage is and let you know if a repair or a replacement is the better solution for you.
Finally, we’ll start digging to reach the sewer line. We may need to dig through sections of your yard or driveway to access the sewer line properly. Keep in mind that we’ll know exactly where your sewer line is, and that’ll limit how much digging we need to do. Once we repair or replace the line, we’ll return everything we dug up and lay down some grass seeds to restore the yard.
Preparing for the Future
While we’re out replacing your sewer line, we’ll check to see if you have a drain cleanout. A drain cleanout is a white cap in your yard that can be removed to access your sewer line directly. It’ll help us relieve sewer line pressure and clear clogs more easily whenever (or if ever) you need us in the future. If you don’t have a drain cleanout, we’ll install one for you!
If your Kannapolis home is experiencing issues thanks to a damaged sewer line, all you need to do is call Morris-Jenkins to get it fixed! We offer same-day service. That means you don’t have to live with your sewer line problem for long! Plus, we’re available any time, whether it’s in the evening (we’re here til midnight!) or on the weekends.
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