If you have ever had a sewer line back up than you know the problems and headache it can cause a homeowner. When sewer lines keep backing up , these problems can snowball from one smaller issue to a full-brown crisis.

If you frequently experience sewer line back ups, here’s a look a what might be the problem and what can be done to fix the problem or stop the back ups from getting worse.

The 4 Reasons Sewer lines keep backing up

There are four major reasons that sewer lines back up and continue to back up if the problems are not resolved. Finding the problem’s and getting them fixed can be difficult and only should be attempted by a professional plumber. trying to fix a major plumbing issue like a sewer line back up without the help of a trained professional might result in making the problem worse. The 4 main reasons for sewer lie back up are:

1. Clogs, clogs, and more clogs-Clogs are one of the simplest reasons for sewer line line back ups. People think they  can just put anything down the drain, in reality many things that make it  down the drain shouldn’t  be there even things that they say are Ok like flushable wipes. Things like hair, grease, oil and even small toys if you have children end up down the drain and can lead to a sewer line back up. The good news is that this is one of the easiest problems to fix. Start by watching what goes down the drain in the first place. Second, to really try and keep from getting clogs you can have drain catches installed throughout your home to help catch debris before it goes down the drain. Drain cleaning can also help remove things like grease and hair if a small clog starts.
2. Sewer line damage-After you have cleared out any clogs and set up things to avoid having clogs in the future and you still have a sewer line back up it may be time to have your sewer line inspected. You may have some sewer line damage. Sewer line back up is a symptom of some sort of damage to the sewer line itself. Due to time and environmental factors and materials sewer lines over time break down and can become cracked or broken. Sewer line erode and rust causing holes that may let dirt and debris to get in. Cracked and broken sewer pipes can cause blockage from the pipes falling on into themselves. Finding a broken sewer line or cracked sewer pipe can be difficult, a licensed professional plumber trained with the latest technology can use a camera can locate the broken sewer line without digging up your whole yard.
3. Tree Roots-Another way that sewer lines can get backed up is something most people don’t ever think of when they think about plumbing issues and that’s tree roots. If you have trees and landscaping near your sewer lines and anyone that has a nice front yard usually does tree roots infestation is a possibility. Tree roots that are near sewer lines can cause misalignment where build up of matter can lead to a sewer line blockage. When a misalignment or breakage happens from tree roots the pipes will leak into the ground and the tree roots will grow toward where they are getting the nutrients from making the tree roots infestation worse. As the tree roots grow they can prevent wastewater from passing through the sewer line causing a sewer line back up. Tree roots need to be removed from sewer lines by professionals because they can grow back if not handled properly leading to more sewer line back ups.
4. Broken, sagging or collapsed sewer line-Time and the elements can contribute to sewer lines that break or collapse. Corrosion and shifting soil or even heavy construction can lead to broken sewer line pipes. You’ll need to find exactly where the broken line is and usually they are underground. Using camera technology a professional plumber like Streamline Plumbing can locate the broken sewer line pipe without tearing up your entire yard. Back ups of sewer lines will continue until a broken or damaged sewer line is fixed or replaced.

How to Fix Sewer lines that keep backing up

The only way to stop sewer line back ups and home disruptions because of plumbing issues is to have the broken or damaged sewer line repaired. First you must find out what the exact problem is with the sewer line. The best way to have this happen is to hire a professional plumber and have them locate where the issue is in the sewer line and what exactly is wrong with the line. Professional plumbers like Streamline Plumbing offer sewer line camera inspections. During these inspections the professionals can see:

• What’s going on in the sewer line 
• The condition of the sewer line, including areas that might be on there way to be being an issue from corrosion or other damage
• Exactly where in the sewer line the problem may exist

Once you and your plumbing professional have established this information you can work out the best solution for your sewer line issues. This can include:

• Traditional sewer line repair or replacement: If you need to have a section of your sewer line replaced because of collapse or a broken pipe traditional sewer line repair may be the option. This involves some excavation of your property to get to the broken area.
• Trenchless sewer line repair or replacement: If your sewer line is not completely  broken you may be able to use this form of repair. This is a less invasive way to have pipes repaired or replaced.

The best way to find out what is causing your sewer line back up and have it taken care of is to call the professionals at Streamline Plumbing if your in the Orange County area.

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Streamline Plumbing will diagnose and repair any sewer line with any sewer line problem. Streamline Plumbing has over 25 years in Orange County. We pride ourselves on keeping up with continuing education and train our staff on the latest technology. Our expert plumbers are the team you can trust for all your plumbing needs. Check out the reviews online. 

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