While normal drain use can lead to clogs, frequently slow drains indicate a larger issue in the sewer line. A professional sewer camera inspection can identify the cause and location of severe blockage.
Roots – Tree roots find their way into sewer drain pipes through small cracks or seams. They grow towards the moisture and nutrients found in the line and can cause severe breaks resulting in costly damage.
Heavy Scale Buildup – Improperly maintained drains and heavy use lines can become damaged from hard scale buildup in the line. Scale can slowly close off flow and cause backups as well as break the pipe.
Breaks and Deterioration – Aging lines will eventually deteriorate leading to backups from collapsed and missing sections. Roots can also cause broken lines, as well as general wear and tear or shifting of the earth.
At the first signs of backups or when you experience frequent clogs, call the team at Elk Grove Plumbing, Heating & Air. We can provide an expert diagnosis and offer the best repair or replacement option.
Sewer Line Repair
The first step in any sewer line repair or replacement in Sacramento and surrounding areas is an in-depth sewer camera inspection. In many cases, a thorough professional snaking or hydro jetting service can repair pipes full of roots. Using specialty cutter heads and high pressure streams of water, our team can remove roots from the line, as well as dissolve years of grease buildup.
For blockages and roots, hydro jetting is the most effective and cost effective method of sewer line repair.
Sewer Line Replacement
When the sewer drain has missing sections, is heavily deteriorated, or broken, and it is beyond repair, replacement is the next step.
When the sewer drain has missing sections, is heavily deteriorated, or broken, and it is beyond repair, replacement is the next step.
