Sewer Line Repair Ladue, MO

Ladue, MO Sewer line repairs in the past meant digging up your whole yard and hours of waiting before your water could be turned back on. But not anymore. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we utilize modern, discrete techniques like pipe bursting and pipe lining to minimize your water's downtime and the impact on your lawn.

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. We're ready today to help your Ladue, MO home.

On this page, we'll discuss:

• 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 identifying a sewer line break, identifying the cause, 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 Ladue, MOSewer Line Damage Signs to Watch Out For:

Some plumbing issues, like a leaking faucet, are easy to notice. Sewer line damage, however, is not, which makes it all the more important to know what to look for. Any one of the below signs on its own may be from something else, but if your Ladue, 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 - If your backyard always seems to have a gross, sewage smell, that's the best clue that your sewer line could be 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 - 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 - 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. These pests can thrive in the leakage, and will explore the area, and potentially go up the sewage pipe into your house.
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 Ladue, MO have several causes, but the usual suspects 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 - If the line becomes clogged, that can increase pressure and erosion, leading to cracks and bursts.
• 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.

If your sewer line was put in correctly and cleaned/maintained regularly, it shouldn't need repairs often. However, breaks do still occur, even when you're careful. When that happens, your plumber will need to use the right method to quickly and properly fix the issue, and avoid high costs or inconveniences in your life.

How We Repair Ladue, MO Sewer Lines

At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we handle all kinds of plumbing repairs as well as cleanings. After arriving at your property, we'll consult with you to learn more about the situation and then conduct an inspection to identify the problem. We check for leaks using a top-of-the-line drain camera to check out your pipes from the inside, and can confirm if there is a clog, crack, or any other issue with your sewer line.

After we've inspected your sewer line and located a leak, 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 - Pipe bursting features a new pipe, which is pulled through your old one, breaking the former sewer line apart and replacing it with a new one, right in the same place. By using the existing line as a guide, this replacement method doesn't require trenches to be dug in your yard.
• Pipe Lining - This method works well for less severe breaks, and works a lot like pipe bursting. Pipe lining uses a smaller pipe that is placed inside of the existing sewer line, covering any cracks. The liner pipe is measured to fit perfectly inside the damaged line, is secured with epoxy, and allows your sewer flow to continue past the break.
• Sectional Pipe Point Repair - Sectional pipe point repair is closely related to pipe lining, because it also involves pulling a section of sealant or liner through the existing 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.

Using pipe bursting, pipe lining, and sectional repair methods lets us fix your property, faster without shutting down your water for as long. Sewer line repairs aren't still a week-long project that pauses your life and wrecks your landscape. Now, you can get it done sooner and for less than ever before.

There are still times where larger-scale repairs will be necessary, but, we always check to see if a trenchless option is appropriate. And however we conduct your repairs, we retest your plumbing system after we're done, to ensure the new lining or pipe is fixing the problem we set out to solve.

Preventing Damage to Your Ladue, MO Sewer Lines

Regardless of whether it's brand new or recently repaired, proper care is important for your sewer line. 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. They can pile up and create blockages, which damage the pipes all through your house, and they can hit your sewer line especially hard, 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, leading to more damage over time. 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 get of the clog, call a reputable Ladue, MO plumber to clear out the problem.
• Manage Tree Roots - Any time you're 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 stop the trees from getting in.
• Get A Backflow Preventer - If you've ever had issues with basement flooding, particularly from a sewer line, your home might need 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 benefit greatly from 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 helps you get ahead of issues before they happen, saving you money and time in the long run.

Ladue, MO Sewer Line Repair FAQs

Ladue, 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 your sewer line is damaged, or you're wanting to set up a preventative 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 Ladue, 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 - Because issues can arise at any time, we're ready to fix them right away.
• 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 Ladue, MO:

• 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 Ladue, 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.