Wildwood, MO Sewer line repairs previously meant tearing up your landscaping and having your water shut off for hours or days. But no longer. At Drain Cleaning St. Louis, we the latest, unobtrusive practices 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.

Our phone line is active 24/7, so as soon as you notice a problem, call us at (314) 972-2233 or reach out online. We're ready today to help your Wildwood, MO home.

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On this page, you'll learn skills to assist you with recognizing when your sewer line is broken, locating the reason, and get an idea of how repairs will go. Regardless of the type, size, and location of the problem, Drain Cleaning St. Louis offers plumbing services to help.

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

Sewer line damage isn't always as immediately visible as other plumbing issues, which makes learning the different signs essential. On their own, the clues below could be a sign of another plumbing issue, but the more that add up, the more likely it is that your Wildwood, MO sewer line needs repairs:

  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. Don't inhale too deep: It can have negative health effects.
  2. Gurgling - When there's a break in your Wildwood, MO house's sewer line, air can get into the pipes and bubbles will spread, causing pervasive gurgling noises.
  3. Slow Drain - If you're having trouble with multiple drains around your home not performing well, that is often a sign of a broken sewer line. This is especially the case if treating the individual drains doesn't seem to help.
  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 - The stench of leaking sewage will attract pests, such as rats, mice, and bugs. These pests can thrive in the leakage, and possibly crawl up the pipe into your home.
  6. Major Water Bill Fluctuation - Unexpected spikes in water bills can be the result of a broken sewer pipe, which silently draws from your water supply, day after day.

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 Wildwood, MO, but the usual suspects are:

  • Wear and Tear - Regardless of how well you care for your pipes, in time, they'll wear out and need repairs. 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 - 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.

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.

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How We Repair Wildwood, 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 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 the sewer line is broken.

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 - 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. 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 - We can also avoid digging up your lawn with pipe lining. Pipe lining uses a smaller pipe that is placed inside of the existing sewer line, covering any cracks. The new pipe will be precisely fitted with the existing one, is attached with epoxy, and circumvents the leaks and keeps your sewage flowing.
  • Sectional Pipe Point Repair - Sectional pipe point repair works a lot like pipe lining, as it also uses the technique of pulling a new, smaller piece of pipe through the existing pipe. The main difference is that while pipe lining tends to cover a large section of the existing pipe, point repairs are specifically targeted at cracks and damaged areas.

The techniques above helps us restore your home's plumbing, quicker while letting you stick to your routine. Sewer line repairs aren't still a week-long project that disrupts your life and tears up your yard. Now, We can make it faster and more affordable 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 realistic. And no matter which technique we use, we retest your plumbing system after we're done, to be certain your house's plumbing is fixing the problem we set out to solve.

Preventing Damage to Your Wildwood, MO Sewer Lines

Regardless of whether it's brand new or recently repaired, proper care is important for your sewer line. Below are some tips to If you're wondering what you can do to protect your home's sewer line, we've got some tips:

  • 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 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 in the process. Others just worsen the clog. If you have a blockage, you can try pouring warm salt water down the drain, and if that doesn't work, call a reputable Wildwood, MO plumber to clean out the clog.
  • Manage Tree Roots - When planning on 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 around your pipes to protect them from tree roots.
  • 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 going backwards through the sewage line 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 pools, or those using well water all may require backflow preventers.
  • 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 can catch smaller issues before they snowball into larger ones, saving you money and time in the long run.
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Wildwood, MO Sewer Line Repair FAQs

Wildwood, MO homeowners who are concerned about sewer line damage have questions - and we have answers. Below, we've written an overview of answers to some of the most popular questions:

Who is responsible for a broken sewer line?

It depends a bit on local regulations, but typically if you own the property, you're responsible for sewer line repairs. This also applies for parts that go off of your property, until the pipe reaches the sewer main, it's probably the homeowner's responsibility to repair.

Does homeowners' insurance cover sewer line repairs?

While it varies from policy to policy, there is a general rule of thumb: If the damage resulted from a specific event (for example, a storm), insurance will likely cover it. If it happened over time because of poor maintenance, you're probably going to have to pay out of pocket.

Is a broken sewer pipe an emergency?

A broken sewer line is an emergency if it is leaking sewage into your yard or backflowing into your home's plumbing system. This is because of the potential adverse effects it can have on your health and well-being.

How long can a broken sewer line go undetected?

Smaller cracks and leaks can take weeks, months or even years to find out about, though they often get worse over time. Paying attention to the key signs of damage and ensuring you have your plumbing inspected regularly is critical to finding leaks that were otherwise unnoticable.

What is the cheapest way to repair a sewer line?

If available, a trenchless repair method (like pipe lining or pipe bursting) is the most affordable method to repair or replace a sewer line. Consult with a professional Wildwood, MO plumber to your sewer damage can be fixed through one of these methods.

Are sewer and water pipes the same?

No, they are not — they may look the same, but their function is different; water pipes take clean water into your home, while sewer pipes carry out wastewater. Sewer lines are often made of sturdier material to handle the contaminants, and rely on gravity (as opposed to water pressure).



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 has got your back. We offer:

  • Experienced Plumbing Specialists - We have over a decade of experience plumbing in Wildwood, MO, and our team is experts in all things plumbing.
  • Emergency Plumbing Response - We respond to plumbing emergencies as soon as possible to stop them from throwing off your life.
  • 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.

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Fix your sewer line damage before it causes further damage. For Wildwood, MO sewer line repairs, call Drain Cleaning St. Louis now at (314) 972-2233 or reach out online. We're ready for your call, no matter when it comes in.

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