Sewer Line Repair Ellisville, MO

Ellisville, MO Sewer line repairs used to mean digging up your whole yard and losing access to water for the duration of the repairs. But that's a thing of the past. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we the latest, unobtrusive practices like pipe bursting and pipe lining to minimize your water's downtime and the impact on your lawn.

Our technicians are available 24/7, so as soon as you notice a problem, call us at (314) 972-2233 or contact us online. We're ready today to help your Ellisville, MO home.

On this page, we'll look at:

• 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 assist you with noticing clues that point to a broken sewer line, identifying the root issue, and understand repair methods that may apply to your home. Whatever water or sewer issues you're facing, Drain Cleaning St. Louis offers plumbing services to help.

6 Ellisville, MOSewer Line Damage Signs to Watch Out For:

Sewer line damage isn't always as immediately visible as other plumbing issues, which makes potentially hard to notice. Any one of the below signs on its own may be from something else, but the more that add up, the more likely it is that your Ellisville, MO sewer line needs repairs:

1. Odor/Smell - A persistent sewage smell, particularly in your backyard, is the most obvious sign of a broken sewer line. Avoid inhaling these smells, since they can have negative health effects.
2. Gurgling - When there's a break in your Ellisville, MO house's sewer line, air can get into the pipes and bubbles will spread, causing pervasive gurgling noises.
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 - Sewage acts as a fertilizer for grass, so leaks can cause patches to grow faster and greener. These spots will also probably have puddles that seem to come back over and over.
5. Pests - Leaking sewer lines drawn in pests like insects and rodents. They'll turn your yard into a breeding ground, and may try to get into your home through the break in the sewage line.
6. Major Water Bill Fluctuation - Unexpected spikes in water bills can be the result of a broken sewer pipe, 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 Ellisville, MO, 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 - Blockages in the line exacerbate other issues, as well as increasing corrosion and pressure in the line, eventually causing cracks to develop.
• Tree Roots - Sewage leaking from a break provides sustenance to plants like trees, which will grow roots in the area to capitalize on the available nutrients. It's unlikely that they will cause a leak in the first place, but can aggravate the issue.

With proper installation and maintenance, sewer line repairs should not be frequently required. That said, when they are needed, they're often needed urgently. It's important for your plumber to use a method that is fast, effective, and minimizes disruptions to your life.

How We Repair Ellisville, MO Sewer Lines

At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we cover all your home's plumbing and sewer line repair needs. When we first set foot at your house, we'll first talk with you to get an understanding of the problem and then take a deep look into your home's plumbing system to find the cause of the problem. We examine your pipes using a top-of-the-line drain camera to see all throughout your pipes, and can confirm if the sewer line is broken.

After we've found a break in a sewer line, our technicians will help you identify the best repair option for your home. If practical, we will avoid any excessive impact on your landscaping 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 old one and automatically setting the new one in its place. If pipe bursting is realistic, this minimizes damage to your hard, since holes only need to be dug to feed the new pipe down to the existing one, rather than full trenches to lay it down.
• Pipe Lining - Similar to pipe bursting, this also works with the existing pipes to minimize disruptions. 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. This tube is measured to fit snuggly in the old line, is secured with epoxy, and avoids the burst pipe without needing a full replacement.
• Sectional Pipe Point Repair - Sectional pipe point repair works a lot like 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 pipe lining involves extensive relining, covering a large portion of the existing pipe, while point repairs only cover a smaller section with the leak.

The techniques above lets us repair your sewer line, faster without wrecking your day-to-day. Sewer line repairs don't have to be a major hassle that disrupts your routine and destroys your lawn. Now, it can be done quicker and cheaper than ever before.

Not every break or crack will work with these techniques, we always check to see if a trenchless option is available. And however we conduct your repairs, we reconnect and test your pipes again afterwards, to verify that everything is functioning properly now.

Preventing Damage to Your Ellisville, MO Sewer Lines

For any sewer line, taking care of it will help extend its lifespan and reduce the need for repairs. Below are some tips 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, as all the things you send down the drain eventually goes through it. Put solids in the trash or compost.
• Avoid Chemical Drain Cleaners - There's a range of problems with chemical cleaners. Some are effective, but damaging to your pipes as they clean. 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 work, call a reputable Ellisville, MO plumber to take care of the problem.
• Manage Tree Roots - If you're considering planting or moving a tree on your property, check where the sewer lines run before deciding on its new location. You can also install root barriers around your pipes to protect them from tree roots.
• Get A Backflow Preventer - Depending on your specific property and plumbing system, it might be necessary to get a backflow preventer. This device 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 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 - Most houses benefit from having their pipes inspected every one to two years, or more often for older plumbing systems. A quick inspection can identify problems that may not have been visible to the naked eye, protecting your home and wallet in the long run.

Ellisville, MO Sewer Line Repair FAQs

Ellisville, MO homeowners in need of sewer line repairs have lots of questions. We've listed out our answers to the most popular sewer line repair questions:

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

If you suspect there's a leak in your sewer line, or you're not sure and need to set up an inspection, Drain Cleaning St. Louis is proud to be your partner. We offer:

• Experienced Plumbing Specialists - We have over a decade of experience plumbing in Ellisville, MO, and our team is ready for any plumbing problem, even the unexpected.
• 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 - Whatever is going on with your home's pipes, we can help with all of your plumbing needs.

We also offer these services in Ellisville, 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 Ellisville, 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.