The sewer lines running to your home are a critical part of your plumbing system. Not only can they affect the comfort level of your family, but they can also affect your family's health and the health of your community. According to Upkeep, roughly 23,000 to 75,000 sanitary sewers overflow each year. There are a lot of problems that affect sewer lines, and understanding these issues can help you avoid them. Let's look at a few different types of services that sewer contractors can help you with.

Drain Clearing

Drain clearing is an essential type of service that sewer contractors can help you with. A slow-moving drain or a clogged drain may be a sign that you just have problems within your home's plumbing system, or it could be there's a bigger problem with the sewer line itself. If you attempt to clear the drain inside your home, you won't make much progress because the problem is outside of your house. You'll notice that you might clear one drain only to have a backup in another location in the home. This is a sign that you need to call in professional sewer line experts.

Cracked Sewer Line Repair

Another serious sewer issue is cracked sewer lines. You can often tell this problem is developing if you see thick green grass growing in your yard in patches. This happens because waste water is rich in nutrients so the grass growing in these areas will be thicker and greener. Although the grass looks healthier, this isn't a healthy situation at all. This means that wastewater filled with contaminants is seeping into your property. If you suspect that you have a cracked sewer line, you'll need to contact sewer contractors quickly.

Offset Sewer Line Pipes

When sewer lines are first set, they are set aligned with certain parameters. But, over time, the ground can shift where these pipes are installed. If the pipes shift too much it could affect the joints which connect two sections together. This could cause a variety of problems. It stops the smooth flow of wastewater, causes blockages, slows drains, and can cause sewage spills which are dangerous. This type of repair needs to be done by a sewage professional.

These are just a few services that a sewer contractor can provide for you. If you're looking for sewage services in your area, please contact us today at Top Gun Plumbing.