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 repair before any work begins.
We’re here ’til midnight and available on weekends, too.
Some of the signs you need sewer line replacement are obvious, while others are a little more subtle. Here are a few things to watch out for:
You might think, “I’ve had backed up drains before…what’s the big deal?” When most of your sinks are backing up and your shower makes gurgling sounds when you flush the toilet, it’s a sign that you have a mainline clog.
Mainline clogs are deep in your plumbing, usually where your pipes meet with the sewer line. Our plumbers can get a drain cable to unclog it, but if it starts happening a lot, it could mean you need sewer line replacement.
Those stains on your ceiling could be the result of a rainstorm or a leaky roof, but they could also come from a burst pipe. Burst or leaking pipes let water build up inside your walls, which can ruin your drywall and could even lead to mold growing in your home.
When underground pipes break or wear out, the water has to go somewhere. That somewhere will often be your lawn. It leads to pooling water or, even worse, leaking sewer gasses. And yes, the smell is just as bad as you’d imagine.
When Morris-Jenkins is on the job, we’ll do everything we can to repair a problem before we’ll suggest a replacement. But if the lines are too badly worn, corroded, or broken, sewer line replacement might be the only option.
There are many ways that sewer lines can be destroyed. The most common reasons for sewer line damage are:
When something gets flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain, it doesn’t just disappear. Things like paper towels or grease don’t break up very well. Oils and grease will clump together and harden down in your plumbing, which can put more pressure on your pipes.
Trees love water. Unfortunately, tree roots sometimes look for water in your pipes. The roots can compress and even break underground pipes in their search for something to drink.
Given enough time, steel and cast iron pipes can rust, wear out, or start to suffer from mineral buildup. Even if you have more modern PVC pipes that won’t rust, mineral buildup can still cause a problem. Once the pipes have been eaten through or totally clogged with mineral deposits, they may have to be replaced.
When a larger area of your sewer line is damaged, it’s time to schedule a sewer line replacement for your Rock Hill home. After you call us and book the appointment, an expert from our plumbing team will come out to your home and use special equipment to find the exact location of your sewer line. We’ll figure out every twist and turn of the sewer line, plus how deep in the ground it is. Sewer line replacements can mean we have to dig up parts of your yard or even your driveway, but because we do the work to find the exact location of all the piping, we can do as little digging as possible.
Before we even start digging, we will clear out whatever clog you may have your mainline so we can run a special camera through the pipes. This helps us take a close look at the problem to figure out where it is and exactly how bad it is. This is part of how we decide if a full replacement is a better option than a repair.
Once we finish digging, we’ll remove the old line and replace it with new. Then, we’ll cover everything back up. For any digging done in your yard, we’ll also make sure we sprinkle some grass seed to help get your lawn looking good as new before you know it!
If you don’t already have a drain cleanout installed (it’ll look like a white cap outside your home), we’ll install one for you while we’re replacing your drain line! These cleanouts give you direct access to your drain line to relieve sewer line pressure, and they also give plumbers a better route to clear clogs. We hope you won’t have any problems in the future, but this just adds that extra bit of security in case you ever do!
When you need your plumbing fixed fast, Morris-Jenkins will be there! Give us a call to get same-day service, even on weekends and holidays. When your plumbing is acting up, we’ll get out to you lickety-split.
You can reach out with a call, chat with us online, or send us a text. We’ll even send you a message when your plumber is on their way! While sewer line replacement can be a hassle, at Morris-Jenkins, we’re here to make things a little easier.
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