What to Look Out for When You Need Sewer Replacement

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average American household uses 300 gallons of water every day. All the drains in your home are designed to whisk away this wastewater into one large pipe called your sewer drain. In most homes, this drain is buried deep underground, making it difficult to detect when something is wrong with your sewer system.

What to Look out for When You Need Sewer Replacement

Let’s look at some of the red flags of a sewer line problem:

Clogged drains

Since all of your drains connect to your sewer line, multiple clogged drains might indicate a serious clog further down in your sewer pipe. While this might not mean you need to completely replace the pipe, it’s an early warning sign that you should have a professional plumber take a look.

Soggy or raised patches in your yard

If your sewer line has sprung a leak, a lot of water will be soaking under your yard. If you see your lawn is wet even when it hasn’t been raining, that’s usually an indication of a sewer leak beneath your feet.

Unusually lush patches of ground

Lots of water underground will also cause the surrounding plant life to flourish. If you notice patches of grass or plants that are growing especially rapidly or vibrantly, their roots may be soaking up water leaking out of your sewer line.

Noticeable sewage odor

Needless to say, the water in your sewer line has a distinctly unpleasant smell. If you notice sewer odors coming from the drains inside your house or a sewage smell anywhere around your yard, you may have a leak in your sewer line.

A Better Solution

Any of these issues are indicative of trouble with your sewer line and you should contact a plumber as soon as you become aware of them. If there’s a large enough leak, it’s time to replace your old drain line with a new one. Contact a plumbing expert to evaluate the scope of the problem.

You may assume that a sewer line issue is confined within the boundaries of your property lines. However, in California, homeowners are responsible for maintaining the lateral pipe that connects your home to the main sewer line, which is typically located in the street. This is where costs can begin to add up, especially if you are one of the unfortunate homeowners with an insurance policy that doesn’t fully cover the cost of sewer line replacement.

Sewer replacement can seem like a huge setback. But at Mr. Rooter, we’re here to help restore your peace of mind and resolve your plumbing difficulty as soon as possible. We’ll work with you to recommend the best solution to any plumbing need.

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing is proud to provide a wide range of high-quality residential and commercial plumbing services in the San Francisco area. We specialize in all types of plumbing repair and restoration, including drain cleaning and clog remediation.

Our licensed, bonded, and insured experts arrive in uniform, and we also offer 24/7 emergency services at no additional cost. Mr. Rooter Plumbing has earned the trust of thousands of customers since 1970. San Francisco, call us at (415) 906-2456 when you need quick, courteous service.