Signs Of Clogged Sewer Lines - Blue Ribbon Plumbing

Most homeowners know that sewer lines convey wastewater from their homes to treatment facilities. However, not all give any thought to how sewer lines work until there’s a nasty clog that’s backing up water out of drains. Clogged sewer lines are serious issues. Delays in fixing the problem could worsen the scenario, leading to more complications than the homeowner had expected. It’s always best to call in a plumber Myrtle Beach to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Here are some tell-tale signs that your sewer line is clogged to help you know when to phone in a plumber:

Clogged Sewer Lines

Toilets or drains that are clogged

If for some reason you find your toilet or drain failing to function properly, this may be caused by several reasons. If you find water backing up from your drain, this may be the result of a minor clog or a bigger problem with clogged sewer lines . You could try some DIY solutions using basic materials such as solvents to solve the issue. If you do notice your toilet taking more water than usual to flush or takes a lot longer to flush, it is a red flag. Although you could have such issues resolved easily, it is better to have it checked before the problem goes out of hand.

Tree roots breaking into pipes

If you have older trees near your sewer lines, chances are the roots of the trees have grown big enough to displace or even break the pipes. This could cause the sewage to leak and clog the pipes. This problem will be quite evident as areas of damp soil will be visible. Unfortunately, you will need to call in your local plumber to have this issue resolved. It’s going to be a nasty job and you wouldn’t want to take any part of it.

Pressure build-up within the pipes

Sewer pipes typically have a cleanout line installed somewhere in the yard or near the house. If there is too much pressure building up in the sewer lines, it could prevent the water from draining normally. This results in the blocked drains that you normally see. In such cases, homeowners can release the pressure by accessing the cleanout line which normally looks like a white pipe with a rubber cap. The cap can be removed to relieve the pressure and if it was just pressure build-up, everything would be normal afterward.

Get a camera inspection

If things took a turn for the worst, call your plumbing Myrtle Beach to have a camera inspection in your sewer lines. Plumbers normally use cables with a camera on the end to visually inspect the insides of sewer pipes to pinpoint the location of the clog. It’s a measure used for serious clogging issues. This service normally costs around $150. Experts say customers should exhaust other means before going out and having this service done. It’s a way to save on costs and just save the big guns for later when it is absolutely necessary.