Creve Coeur, MO, Sewer Repair. Broken sewer lines are generally considered a plumbing emergency. If left unchecked, wastewater leaks and backups can result in health problems, destruction of property, and more issues that often are expensive and time consuming to take care of. At Signature Plumbing, we're dedicated to providing fast, emergency responses to sewer damage.

On this page, we'll take you through the bases, hazards, and repair process for broken sewer lines in Creve Coeur, MO. Continue to learn more about:

  • Indicators that your home could use sewer repair services
  • Common reasons behind damage to sewer lines in Creve Coeur
  • Why you need to treat sewer problems as plumbing emergencies

Our plumbers are prepared to help with all of your MO home's plumbing needs. Call us at (636) 742-2533 or fill out our contact form online to set up a repair.

Sewer Repair Article Summary

Sewer repairs Are fairly unique, and the damage can give off many symptoms. On this page, we look at typical indicators that your sewer is damaged, some of the typical causes of sewer line damage, how we perform repairs, and consequences of not getting it repaired fast..

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4 Signs That Your Sewer Line is Broken in Creve Coeur

Broken sewers can show different signs, even for the same cause, for homes in Creve Coeur, MO. But you can watch out for key indicators that you have a problem. Frequent signs will fit into one of the below categories – if you've seen one or (especially) several of these, let us know so we can perform an inspection and/or sewer repair:

  1. Drains Backing Up, particularly in the basement. When water is backing up multiple drains in your house, this is a clear indicator that something further down the chain is the root cause (often your sewer line). You see this the most often in your basement because it's the last stop before water exits your home into the sewer.
  2. Nasty Scents around your drains or in your landscaping. A moldy or fecal smell is a sign that you need sewer repair services. Drains are common locations for this as a result of sewage backflows, and in your lawn if there is a leak in the line running underground.
  3. Wet Spots That Stick Around in your lawn, and especially vibrant areas of grass. As with point 2, when your sewer line under your yard is cracked, wastewater flows out into it. The wet spots will often be localized around the broken part of the pipe. And grass will often look a richer shade of green as it absorbs nutrients from the wastewater.
  4. Gurgling Noises after you flush or send water down your drains. Gurgling noises indicates that there is air somewhere in your pipes. A small amount is typical, but and repeatedfrequent gurgling might be a sign that a crack somewhere in your home's plumbing allowing air to enter the pipes. If this is widespread, the break might be in your sewer line.

Repeat and Widespread Drain Issues

You might have read the list above and thought to yourself, "Is there a way I can tell if the cause is a broken sewer or an appliance problem?" We're glad you asked – at face value, most of the symptoms are similar. The main differentiator is where and how often the problems appear in your house.

If these issues happen in your basement, it's more likely that your sewer is the culprit. Because wastewater typically flows down and out of your home by or through the basement, if there's a problem with the sewer line, it will be more noticeable there. However, main sewer line issues frequently give off widespread symptoms, so if you're seeing similar signs (odor, gurgling, etc.) across multiple areas in your house, there's an increased likelihood that you are in need of a sewer repair.

Similarly, if you've tried to fix individual appliances and the problems are still present, there's a good chance the real problem is in your sewer. Cleaning or fixing an individual appliance only helps if there isn't something else further down the line that's the true cause.

Reasons Behind Sewer Line Problems

When working on the water and/or sewer line repairs, sometimes there's a quick and easy solution. If you're lucky, the fix could be as straightforward as cleaning your sewer. But if the problems keep coming back, you could be up against the following:

  • Corrosion
  • Clogs or Blocks
  • Cross Bores
  • Tree Roots
  • Ground Shifting

Beyond the reasons we listed here, there are many potential origins behind Creve Coeur, MO, sewage problems. Working with an experienced high-quality plumber helps you properly diagnose the problem and schedule a sewer repair quickly.

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How Do Sewer Line Repairs Work?

We offer several sewer repair options in Creve Coeur, MO, and using the right one for the problem will save you time and money. Fortunately, a knowledgeable professional plumber will look for the least intrusive option to fix the problem.

Identifying the problem via pipe inspections
With the use of a drain camera, we will perform a quick, yet thorough, pipe inspection. Our cameras let us evaluate your plumbing from the inside out, and identify sewer repair needs.

Minimally invasive repair methods
If the damage is localized, we can use pipe bursting, pipe lining, or sectional point repair techniques for your sewer repair. If we use one of these techniques, we will run our repairs through existing sewer pipes, so that we don't need to excavate the whole line.

Sewer line excavation
If you need widespread repairs, it may be necessary to excavate your sewer line. Excavation normally means digging a trench down to the sewer line, then addressing the problem directly.

Sewer Cleanout Installation
We can help get ahead of future issues by installing a sewer cleanout. This is a pipe that extends down to your sewer line and allows plumbers another way to reach it more easily, minimizing the need for future excavations.

Plumbing Emergencies
In some cases, the damage is awful and you need a fix now. If you're facing a plumbing emergency, call us to get a plumber out to your right away to fix the break.

On a logistical note, when you're planning for repairs, you can check with your local government for support. For example, St. Louis City and St. Louis County both may offer assistance programs that can help you out if your home is in the area.

Dangers of Damaged Sewer Lines in Creve Coeur

When your sewer line is leaking it can have far-reaching negative impacts. When you take too long to fix your sewer line, you're risking the following:

Health Hazards
It's probably not a surprise that sewage carries several harmful waste products. Organisms, viruses, and parasites are all likely present in your sewer. These can include Hepatitis A, Salmonella, dysentery, and E. coli. Being around sewage can expose you to all of these, whether you walk into a sewage puddle, some gets into a cut, or even if you just inhale the fumes.

Property Damage
Extensive pipe damage can lead to extensive property damage. Cracks to pipes in your walls and under your floors can cause wet rot, which will eat away at the structure of your house. And even more dangerous, when it comes into contact with electricity, it can cause short circuits and permanent damage. And if it gets on your furniture, you can expect stains, swelling, and ruined finishes.

Environmental Harm
As the waste spreads, the pollution creates harm for the environment. In rivers, it can harm fish populations, while on land, animals are are exposed to the same bacteria, viruses, and parasites as we listed above. To make matters worse, some of the algae that feed on waste give off toxins, compounding the damage.

Pest Attraction
Numerous pests are attracted to the nutrients in waste. This can be especially bad if you have a crack in your sewer line under your yard: Pests can enter the line through damage in the pipe, then crawl up into your home. In Missouri, typical pest infestations include ants, mice, and termites.

Sewer overflow is dangerous. And the longer you put it off, the worse it gets. Getting sewer repair services early stops the harm and starts to fix it.

Do You Need Sewer Repair Services ASAP in Creve Coeur? Call Signature Plumbing

Signature Plumbing has been serving Creve Coeur, MO, for over a decade. If your home has a plumbing problem, we're prepared to find a fix for you. At Signature Plumbing, you're getting:

  • Quick response times if there's an emergency
  • An open cost plan without hidden fees
  • Plumbing technicians who know what does and doesn't work for MO homes
  • A organization dedicated to providing top-notch, stress-free service to Creve Coeur customers.

If you already know what the problem is, or if you aren't sure what the issue is and are trying to figure out what's going on, we''re here to help. Call us at (636) 742-2533 or set up an appointment online today.

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