Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent various issues that can damage sewer pipelines. Several things that may damage your pipes and require sewer line repair include:
- No maintenance or poor maintenance of sewer line pipes
- Buildup of hair, debris, grease, oil, toilet paper, and sludge
- Tree roots infiltrating sewer pipe holes or joints
- Frequent ground freezes and thaws
- Earth movement
- Wear and tear due to aging
- Poor sewer pipe design, layout, or installation
- Backup from the city’s sewer line
What Are the Signs of a Damaged Sewer Pipe?
To avoid major plumbing issues, it is crucial to be aware of sewer line replacement signs that indicate trouble with your pipes. Some early warning signs of sewer pipe problems include:
- Unusual sounds from your toilets
- Toilets having low water levels
- A bathtub that drains slowly or won't drain at all
- Sewage backup in toilets, showers, or tub
- Sewer smell coming from your yard, basement, or other areas of the property
- Lush green grass growing near the outdoor sewer pipe
- A flooded yard