Sewer Line Repair St. Ann, MO

St. Ann, MO Sewer line repairs in the past meant massive trenches being dug in the middle of your lawn and having your water shut off for hours or days. But with new repair methods, that's a thing of the past. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we utilize modern, discrete techniques such as pipe bursting and pipe lining to fix your sewer line as fast as possible with as little interruption to your life as possible.

You can reach us 24/7, so as soon as you notice a problem, call us at (314) 972-2233 or contact us online. Don't wait – call now to protect your St. Ann, MO home.

On this page, we'll overview:

• 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

This guide exists to help you with noticing clues that point to a broken sewer line, finding the cause, and get an idea of how repairs will go. No matter what plumbing challenges you're up against, Drain Cleaning St. Louis offers plumbing services to help.

6 St. Ann, MOSewer Line Damage Signs to Watch Out For:

It's not always obvious when your sewer line is damaged, which makes them tricky to identify. Any one of the below signs on its own may be from something else, but if you're noticing several of them, especially at the same time, your St. Ann, MO home likely needs sewer line repairs:

1. Odor/Smell - A persistent sewage smell, particularly in your backyard, is the most obvious sign of a broken sewer line. Don't inhale too deep: It can have negative health effects.
2. Gurgling - When there's a break in your St. Ann, MO house's sewer line, air can get into the pipes and bubbles will spread, causing pervasive gurgling noises.
3. Slow Drain - When your home's drains don't flow well, even after cleaning them out, it could be that the root cause is a deeper sewer line break.
4. Green and/or Soggy Yard - Leaking water and sewage can create wet spots that fertilize the lawn, creating puddles and extra green patches of grass.
5. Pests - Insects and rodents are attracted to broken sewer lines. These pests can thrive in the leakage, and may try to get into your home through the break in the sewage line.
6. Major Water Bill Fluctuation - Strange fluctuations in your water bill, particularly if it increased suddenly, can be a sign that your sewer line is broken, creating a flow of water that runs all month long.

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. Sewer line breaks in St. Ann, MO have several causes, but the most common are:

• Wear and Tear - Inevitably, your pipes will wear down and develop cracks, even just from general use. Putting substances like oils or cleaners down the drain can cause the damage to occur faster. Ensuring that they're all regularly and properly cleaned helps extend their lifespan.
• Blockages/Clogs - Even though you can't see them, clogs in the line can cause major issues. Heightened levels of pressure and erosion lead to the formation of cracks and leaks.
• 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 St. Ann, MO Sewer Lines

At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we handle all kinds of plumbing repairs as well as cleanings. When our expert plumbers first arrive at your home, we'll first talk with you to get an understanding of the problem and then inspect your pipes to find the root cause. We examine your pipes using a top-of-the-line drain camera to check out your pipes from the inside, and can confirm if there is a leak in your sewer line.

After we've identified a broken sewer line, our technicians will help you identify the best repair option for your home. If possible, we will avoid digging up your yard with one of the following trenchless sewer line repair methods:

• Pipe Bursting - If we use pipe bursting, a new pipe will be pulled through your old one, breaking the broken sewer line down and replacing it with a newer line in the process. This allows the process to be performed with minimal holes dug in your yard.
• Pipe Lining - Pipe lining also takes advantage of the pipes your sewer line already has in place. With this method, you also pull a new pipe along the existing sewer line, but instead of breaking apart the old one, the new line just fits inside. The new pipe will be precisely fitted with the existing one, will be glued in place with epoxy, and allows your sewer flow to continue past the break.
• Sectional Pipe Point Repair - Sectional pipe point repair works a lot like pipe lining, since it also uses the technique of pulling a new, smaller piece of pipe through the existing pipe. The main difference is that pipe lining involves extensive relining, covering a large portion of the existing pipe, while point repairs are more focused on smaller problem sections from a pipe that is otherwise in good condition.

Each of these methods helps us repair your sewer line, quicker without wrecking your day-to-day. Sewer line repairs no longer need to be a full-day or multi-day endeavor that disrupts your life and tears up your yard. Today, it can be done quicker and cheaper than ever before.

There are times where we can't use one of the above methods, but, we always check to see if a trenchless option is realistic. And however we conduct your repairs, we double-check everything by testing your new pipes at the end of the process, to verify that the new lining or pipe is fixing the problem we set out to solve.

Preventing Damage to Your St. Ann, MO Sewer Lines

Regardless of whether it's brand new or recently repaired, proper care is important for your sewer line. We've written out some advice you can use to minimize wear and tear and prevent future damage to your sewer line:

• Don't Discard Solids Down the Drain - Likewise for oils and greases. These are common sources of clogs, friction, and other damage to your whole home's plumbing system, and your sewer pipes are almost guaranteed to be affected, because everything 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 with increased corrosion. Others just worsen the clog. If there's a clog in one of your drains, you can try pouring warm salt water down the drain, and if that doesn't remove the blockage, call a reputable St. Ann, MO plumber to handle the blockage.
• Manage Tree Roots - If you're thinking about planting or moving a tree on your property, check where the sewer lines run prior to picking the tree's new spot. You can also install root barriers on the outside of your pipes to block them from invading the pipe.
• 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 going backwards through the sewage line into your home's plumbing system. It's possible your home will already have a natural backflow prevention built into the plumbing system's design, but older systems, those with pools, or those using well water all use backflow preventers to protect the rest of the system.
• Repair Other Issues Promptly - Clogs in one of your pipes lead to friction, which can increase wear and tear throughout the system. Fixing smaller issues promptly stops them from contributing to larger damage.
• Regular Maintenance/Inspections - To protect your home's pipes, you can have a plumbing inspection every one to two years, or more often for older plumbing systems. A quick inspection helps you get ahead of issues before they happen, protecting your home and wallet in the long run.

St. Ann, MO Sewer Line Repair FAQs

St. Ann, MO homeowners in need of sewer line repairs have lots of questions. 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. When you work with us, you're getting:

• Experienced Plumbing Specialists - We have over a decade of experience plumbing in St. Ann, MO, and our team knows how to handle any plumbing issues.
• Emergency Plumbing Response - For major pipe bursts or sewer line breaks, we act fast to fix your home's plumbing problems.
• 24/7 Availability - If your pipe bursts in the middle of the night, no problem. We're ready to help any time of day.
• 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 St. Ann, MO:

• Toilet Repair & Replacement
• Drain Repair
• Clogged Drain
• Drain Cleaning

Fix your sewer line damage before it causes further damage. For St. Ann, MO sewer line repairs, call Drain Cleaning St. Louis now at (314) 972-2233 or reach out online. We're there when you need us, no matter what time it is.