Sewer Line Repair Goes High Tech

Repairs are an expected part of being a property owner. Fixing a stopped up toilet or replacing an aging oven are inconvenient, but not catastrophic, events. However, some disasters can make a home or business uninhabitable and lead to extreme damage to the property. A broken or blocked sewer line can be the biggest and most expensive headaches of any owner, making it is very important to know how to maintain these lines and what to if they break.

A backed up sewer line can flood a home with sewage, leading to water damage and an unhealthy exposure to microorganisms. It is impossible to block all sources of damage. Acts of nature, such as excessive rainfall and frozen ground, are unavoidable. However, the two most common causes of sewer line damage are root invasion and blockage. Property owners can manage these by following some simple steps.

The most important of these is to keep oils, paints and paper products other than toilet paper from going down the drain. These build up and regularly cause blockages that damage the pipes and cause sewage to back up in the home. Extensive build up may require professional sewer cleaning. It is also important to flush the pipes with root killers containing copper sulfate. These do not damage the tree, but keep the roots from invading and damaging the pipes.

The most diligent owner can still fall victim to sewer line issues. The impact that a damaged line can cause demands a repair company that can diagnose and fix the problem as quickly and with as little damage to the property as possible. Traditional repairs require digging trenches in order to locate the source of the problem. This is a guessing game that tears up landscaping, takes longer and costs more. There are more modern ways to locate the issue and repair it. These include high tech equipment that results in less time, less damage, and lower costs.

In order to diagnose the problem, sewer line technicians use video equipment to view the inside of the pipe and determine the source. If a section of the line has been damaged and requires repair, new trenchless methods are available. A small hole can be dug over the damaged area This allows the plumbers to replace or reline a section of pipe using techniques that quickly fix the problem without the hassle and cost of larger repairs.

Owning a home or business requires two types of knowledge. The first is how to maintain the property. The second is knowing who to turn to when repairs are necessary. The last thing a property owner needs is an ineffective and expensive plumber adding insult to injury. It is time and cost effective to hire a professional company with modern techniques and equipment to handle a sewer line repair.