Kansas City Sewer Line Replacement

Your sewer line is the pipe that runs from your home to either the septic tank or the city sewer main. It is the single pipe through which all of your plumbing waste passes, which makes it pretty important for the health of the system. Sewer lines, like practically all new plumbing pipes manufactured in the last 20 years, are designed to last quite a while.

However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they will. There are still issues that you need to be aware of regarding your sewer line, issues that are going to need professional services to remedy. Lutz Plumbing, Inc. installs, repairs, maintains, and replaces sewer lines throughout Kansas City.

If you need sewer line services of any kind, call today for an appointment at 913-888-9500.

Obviously, any time you’re having new construction done, you’re going to need a sewer line installed. That is, as long as you want the building to have indoor plumbing. Far more common for us, however, are repair and maintenance services conducted on existing sewer lines.

All sorts of misfortune can befall a sewer line over the course of decades:

• Tree roots can grow into the line seeking fresh sources of water
• Holes in the pipe form and restrict the flow of water through
• Corrosion can open holes in the pipe just like any other plumbing appliance

There are a couple of different ways to identify these issues.

First, keep an eye out for pools of disgusting water that may form in your front or back yard. When a sewer line springs a leak, the sewage will be forced up through the ground and start pooling. This is obviously a huge biohazard, so you want to call for repairs as soon as possible.

You should also watch for things like frequent plumbing clogs or backups, as they could be a sign that the sewer line is obstructed in some way. The longer you wait to call for repair services, the worse the blockage is likely to get and the more damage it will cause. So, make sure that you call for professional sewer line services as soon as you notice this.

Repair Vs. Replacement

After a certain point it may no longer be cost-effective to continue repairing sewer lines. Here are some signs that may indicate sewer line replacement is the best solution for you:

• Old Pipes - If your home was built 50+ years ago and is now having recurring issues it may be time for replacement.
  
  
• Long-Term Issues - If sewage issues have been present for many months, there will often be enough damage to warrant sewer line replacement.
  
  
• Persistent Clogs - If clogs keep happening even though you haven’t been flushing the wrong things down the drain, this may be a sign of bigger problems in your sewer lines.
  
  
• Big Trees - Roots are a leading cause of pipe damage and typically require replacing and rerouting your plumbing. If you're having sewage issues and also have many large trees near your home, you may need you lines replaced.

Call us at Lutz Plumbing at 913-888-9500 to solve your sewer line related questions.