Maplewood, MO, Sewer Repair. Plumbing issues are just the beginning if your sewer is broken. If the spill isn't quickly addressed, leaks and backups can cause health problems, physical damage to your property, and additional issues which often are expensive and time consuming to repair. At Signature Plumbing, our goal is to providing you with sewer repair services fast.

In this article, we'll take you through the bases, dangers, and repair process for damaged sewers in Maplewood, MO. Keep reading to learn more about:

  • Indicators that your home could use sewer repair services
  • Common reasons behind damage to sewer lines in Maplewood
  • Problems you'll encounter if you don't repair your sewer right away

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

Sewer Repair Page Summary

A sewer repair Are fairly unique, and the problem may show several different symptoms. Below, we look at typical signs that repairs are needed, some of the typical reasons behind sewer line damage, different repair methods, and the risks of letting it go without fixes.

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4 Signs That Your Sewer Line is Broken in Maplewood

Broken sewers can have different effects on different homes in Maplewood, MO. But that doesn't mean it's completely random. There are some signs you can watch out for. Frequent symptoms include each of the ones on the following list – if you've seen one or (especially) more symptoms, contact us so we can perform an inspection and/or sewer repair:

  1. Drains Backing Up, especially in the basement. When water is backing up multiple drains in your home, this almost always means that deep in your plumbing is the culprit (in many cases, your sewer line). The basement is typically the most affected area, because all the wastewater flows down through there before going into the sewer.
  2. Nasty Odors eminating from your drains or at spots in your lawn. A spoiled or fecal smell is a sign that you need sewer repair services. Drains are common locations for this because of wastewater backflows, and in your yard if there is a leak in the pipe running underneath.
  3. Wet Spots That Don't Go Away in your yard, and especially green patches of grass. As with point 2, when your sewer line under your yard is cracked, sewage flows up into it. The wet spots are typically located around the damaged section of the line. And the grass will become greener as it absorbs nutrients from the sewage.
  4. Frequent Gurgles after you flush or send water down your drains. Gurgling noises are the sound of air getting stuck in the pipes and trying to escape. A small amount is to be expected, but extensive and high-frequency gurgling might be a sign that a damaged line somewhere in your home's plumbing is letting in extra air. If the gurgles come from multiple locations, the break is more likely to be in your sewer line.

Repeat and Widespread Drain Issues

You might have read the list above and thought to yourself, "How can I tell if that's because of a sewer issue or an appliance problem?" It's a good question to ask – at first glance, most of the symptoms are similar. But the key differentiator is the location of and frequency that issues appear in your plumbing.

If these issues happen in your basement, it's more likely that your sewer is behind them. Because sewage normally 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 symptomatic there. However, main sewer line issues frequently give off widespread symptoms, so if you're noticing the same sign (odor, gurgling, etc.) is occurring in multiple appliances, there's an increased likelihood that you will need a sewer repair.

Relatedly, if the issues keep coming back, it's more likely to be a sewer problem. Cleaning or repairing an individual appliance only helps if the real problem in your sewer line.

Reasons Behind Sewer Line Problems

When working on the water and/or sewer line repairs, sometimes the issue is smaller. If you're lucky, the fix could be as straightforward as cleaning your sewer. But if you're having constant, major issues, you might be up against the following:

  • Corrosion
  • Blockages
  • Cross Bores
  • Tree Roots
  • Ground Movement

Beyond these common ones, there are many possible origins behind Maplewood, MO, sewage problems. Hiring an experienced professional plumber helps you properly diagnose the cause and set up a sewer repair without delay.

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How Do Sewer Line Repairs Work?

There are many ways to conduct a sewer repair in Maplewood, MO, and picking the right one is important to save you time and money. Fortunately, a knowledgeable professional plumber will be able to guide you through what options are best for your home.

Assessing the situation with pipe inspections
With the use of a drain camera, we will perform a speedy, yet in-depth, pipe inspection. Our cameras let us examine your home's plumbing from the inside out, and locate the origins of the problem.

Low-impact repair methods
If the damage is localized, we can use pipe bursting, pipe lining, or sectional point repair techniques for sewer repair. When performing one of these services, we run our repairs through existing sewer pipes, avoiding digging up your whole yard.

Sewer line excavation
If you need widespread repairs, we might need to excavate your sewer line. This typically 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. A sewer cleanout is a pipe that extends down to your sewer line and allows plumbers another way to reach it more easily, minimizing their disruption.

Plumbing Emergencies
If you're particularly unlucky, the damage is awful and you need some to help immediately. If you're facing a plumbing emergency, call us to get someone out to your home ASAP to repair the problem.

On a less technical side, when you're planning for repairs, you can check if there are programs in your area to assist. For example, St. Louis City and St. Louis County each may offer assistance programs that can provide aid if your home is in the area.

Dangers of Damaged Sewer Lines in Maplewood

When your sewer line is leaking the problems don't stop at the pipes. If you let a damaged sewer line go without repairs, you're facing these risks:

Health Hazards
It's probably not a surprise that sewage is full of harmful waste products. Organisms, viruses, and parasites are all likely present in your sewer lines. These can include Hepatitis A, Salmonella, dysentery, and E. coli. Backflow risks exposing you to all of these, whether you walk into a sewage puddle, get it into a cut, or even if you just breathe in the fumes.

Property Damage
The damage doesn't stop at your sewer line. Damage behind your walls and beneath your floors can result in wet rot, which will eat away at the structure of your house. If it reaches an electric appliance or system, it can cause short circuits and permanent damage. Should it leak onto your furniture, it will probably be stained and ruined.

Environmental Harm
As the wastewater spreads, the pollution has a negative impact on the environment. In water, it can harm fish populations, while on land, mammals are in danger of contamination and health issues from the sewage. To make matters worse, some of the algae that grow in wastewater give off harmful chemicals, compounding the damage.

Pest Attraction
Numerous pests are brought in by the nutrients in wastewater. Leaking sewers under your lawn can be particularly bad for this: Pests can enter the line through cracks in the pipe, then crawl up into your home. In Missouri, common pest infestations include bed bugs, rats, and termites.

Sewer overflow is dangerous. And the longer it goes on, the worse it gets. Scheduling a sewer repair ASAP stops the damage and starts to fix it.

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

Signature Plumbing has been serving Maplewood, MO, for over a decade. Whatever sewer or other plumbing problems you're facing, we're prepared to find a fix for you. When you work with Signature Plumbing, you're getting:

  • Quick response times if there's an emergency
  • A clear pricing plan with no hidden charges
  • Plumbers that have experience with MO homes and know the unique plumbing problems they face
  • A company dedicated to providing excellent, worry-free service to Maplewood customers.

If you already know what the problem is, or if you just need an inspection to see where the issue is, we're ready for your call. Talk to a technician at (636) 742-2533 or tell us about your plumbing issue online today.

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