Sewer Line Repair Creve Coeur, MO

Creve Coeur, MO Sewer line repairs previously meant digging up your whole yard and losing access to water for the duration of the repairs. But not anymore. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we use new, unintrusive methods like pipe bursting and pipe lining to fix your plumbing without breaking your landscaping.

We're on standby 24/7, so as soon as you notice a problem, call us at (314) 972-2233 or get in touch online. Fix it early and prevent further damage to your Creve Coeur, MO home.

On this page, we'll go over:

• 6 Signs of sewer line damage to watch out for
• Common causes of sewer line damage
• How Drain Cleaning St. Louis repairs broken sewer lines
• What you can do to prevent damage to your sewer lines
• Frequently asked sewer line repair questions

We created this page to assist you with noticing clues that point to a broken sewer line, identifying the reason, and get an idea of how repairs will go. Whatever water or sewer issues you're facing, Drain Cleaning St. Louis offers plumbing services to help.

6 Creve Coeur, MOSewer Line Damage Signs to Watch Out For:

It's not always obvious when your sewer line is damaged, which makes it all the more important to know what to look for. On their own, the clues below could be a sign of another plumbing issue, but if your Creve Coeur, MO home starts to display multiple of them, it's time to call a professional plumber to check for sewer line damage:

1. Odor/Smell - A nasty odor that never seems to go away, especially in your backyard, is the clearest indicator that your sewer line is broken. Avoid inhaling these smells, since they can have negative health effects.
2. Gurgling - If you're hearing bubbles and gurgling in multiple spots in your home, it's possible air is getting into your pipes through a crack in your sewer line.
3. Slow Drain - Slow drains across all of your home's plumbing are a sign of sewer line damage, particularly if they are still slow after cleaning.
4. Green and/or Soggy Yard - If your backyard has strange wet spots that never seem to go away, or odd patterns of greener grass, that can be a sign that your sewer line is leaking into the yard, creating puddles and fertilizing the grass.
5. Pests - The stench of leaking sewage will attract pests, such as rats, mice, and bugs. They can both live in the damp parts of the yard, and possibly crawl up the pipe into your home.
6. Major Water Bill Fluctuation - If your water bills fluctuate, particularly if they are trending upward, it could be the result of a broken sewer line, constantly draining your water throughout the month.

Common Sewer Line Damage Causes:

Now that you know the signs of potential sewer pipe damage, let's look at some of the potential causes. There are a variety of ways that sewer lines can break in Creve Coeur, MO, but the typical ones we see are:

• Wear and Tear - Over time, particularly if grease or cleaning chemicals have gone down your drains, the pipes will weaken and corrode. Ensuring that they're all regularly and properly cleaned helps extend their lifespan.
• Blockages/Clogs - Blockages in the line exacerbate other issues, as well as increasing corrosion and pressure in the line, eventually causing cracks to develop.
• Tree Roots - Trees will naturally spread their roots where they can find nutrients and moisture, and find leaking sewer lines to be an excellent source of both. They typically are not the cause of the original break, but can make it worse.

If your sewer line was put in correctly and cleaned/maintained regularly, it shouldn't need repairs often. When they are needed, though, choosing the right repair method is important to minimize the cost and impact on your day-to-day life.

How We Repair Creve Coeur, MO Sewer Lines

At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we provide you with quality inspections and repairs to help identify and correct any issues with your home's plumbing. When our expert plumbers first arrive at your home, we'll check in with you to understand the issue and then inspect your pipes to find the root cause. We check for leaks using a top-of-the-line drain camera to check out your pipes from the inside, and can confirm if the sewer line is broken.

After we've inspected your sewer line and located a leak, our technicians pick an appropriate repair method for the situation. If viable, we will avoid digging up your yard with one of the following trenchless sewer line repair methods:

• Pipe Bursting - A process in which a new pipe is pulled through your old one, breaking the broken sewer line down and replacing it with a newer line in the process. By using the existing line as a guide, this replacement method doesn't require trenches to be dug in your yard.
• Pipe Lining - Pipe lining also takes advantage of the pipes your sewer line already has in place. However, instead of outright replacing the old sewer line, with a pipe lining method, you reinforce it with a smaller tube. This tube is measured to fit snuggly in the old line, will be affixed with epoxy, and allows your sewer flow to continue past the break.
• Sectional Pipe Point Repair - Sectional pipe point repair functions in a similar way to pipe lining, since it also is based around pulling a section of sealant or liner through the damaged sewer pipe. The main difference is that instead of relining a long portion of the older, damaged pipe, point repairs only cover a smaller section with the leak.

The techniques above lets us fix your property, quicker without shutting down your water for as long. Sewer line repairs no longer need to be a full-day or multi-day endeavor that disrupts your life and destroys your lawn. Now, you can get it done sooner and for less than ever before.

While some sewer lines will need more conventional replacement or repair methods, we always check to see if a trenchless option is practical. And no matter which technique we use, we retest your plumbing system after we're done, to make sure your new pipe is working correctly now.

Preventing Damage to Your Creve Coeur, MO Sewer Lines

For any sewer line, taking care of it will help extend its lifespan and reduce the need for repairs. There are some simple steps you can take to protect your sewer line from wear and prevent the need for future repairs:

• Don't Discard Solids Down the Drain - And also don't send down oils and greases. Your entire plumbing system can suffer from blocks, increased wear, and corrosion, and they can hit your sewer line especially hard, because anything discarded into your drains eventually goes through it. Put solids in the trash or compost.
• Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners - Some chemical cleaners can be effective, but damaging to your pipes in the process. Others don't even clean the pipes, and just harden, creating new blocks. If you have a blockage, you can try pouring warm salt water down the drain, and if that doesn't get of the clog, call a reputable Creve Coeur, MO plumber to evaluate the issue.
• Manage Tree Roots - If you're considering planting or moving a tree on your property, check where the sewer lines run early in the planning stage, so you can avoid planting the tree close by. You can also install root barriers on the outside of your pipes to stop the trees from getting in.
• Get A Backflow Preventer - Depending on your specific property and plumbing system, it might be necessary to get a backflow preventer. This stops water from flowing the wrong way, caring sewage into your home's plumbing system. A lot of homes have plumbing systems that are built to prevent backflow automatically, but older systems, those with sprinkler systems, or those using well water all may require backflow preventers.
• Repair Other Issues Promptly - A simple clog in your pipes isn't the end of the world, but it's not something you should delay. Increased pressure, friction, and corrosion are all contributors to larger problems, which you can help prevent by taking care of clogs without delay.
• Regular Maintenance/Inspections - Even if no fixes or major maintenance is required, it's a good idea to have your plumbing inspected every one to two years, or more often for older plumbing systems. A quick inspection can catch smaller issues before they snowball into larger ones, saving you money and time in the long run.

Creve Coeur, MO Sewer Line Repair FAQs

Creve Coeur, MO homeowners who are concerned about sewer line damage have questions - and we have answers. Check out our responses to some of the most common questions on sewer line repair:

Get Your Sewer Line Repaired Today - Call Drain Cleaning St. Louis

If you think your sewer line has a break, or you need an expert to evaluate your home's plumbing, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is proud to be your partner. We feature:

• Experienced Plumbing Specialists - We have over a decade of experience plumbing in Creve Coeur, MO, and our team is experts in all things plumbing.
• Emergency Plumbing Response - If a pipe is gushing water or there's sewage coming out of your sink, we're there to help right away.
• 24/7 Availability - Because issues can arise at any time, we're ready to fix them right away.
• Wide Range of Services Available - We don't just repair sewer lines - we can help with all of your plumbing needs.

We also offer these services in Creve Coeur, MO:

• Toilet Repair & Replacement
• Drain Repair
• Clogged Drain
• Drain Cleaning Contractors
• Unclog Drain
• Drain Cleaning Services
• Drain Cleaning

Don't let broken pipes damage your health or home. For Creve Coeur, MO sewer line repairs, call Drain Cleaning St. Louis today at (314) 972-2233 or reach out online. Our sewer line repair services are always available, any time of day or night.