Persistent Sewer Problems It Maybe Time For A Sewer Repair

Persistent sewer problems? It maybe time for a sewer repair. Every now and then you may have sewer clogs from build up in the lines or accidentally flushing something down the toilet that was not supposed to go down the drain. But, if you are having constant problems with your drain line clogging, it may be time to call an Orlando plumbing company to diagnose the problem and make a sewer repair or replacement. So when should you be concerned with a potential sewer problem? Well, if you are backing up on a consistent basis once a year or less, then it is a good idea to have a plumber camera or video inspect the sewer line. This is done by using a high-tech camera that can see any issues that you may have, such as ( roots in the line, separated pipe, broken pipe, bellies in the line, or even … Continued

Orlando Sewer Problem, Maybe Time To Repair Or Replace

There is nothing more stressful then a sewer line that is constantly causing problems clogging. Many times our customers stress when the problem is not actually that bad. For example it your shower, tub or kitchen are draining slow chances are its only clogged in that particular branch. Not a big deal usually it is caused by hair, grease or soap scum build up. If you are hearing bubbling in toilets and tubs/showers and toilets are draining slow chances are you have a bigger sewer problem and should call a Orlando plumber to take a look. So what are some of the issues we run into most of the time a mainline clog is just foreign objects in the line that need to be snaked out. There are however other scenarios such as a broken drain line allowing roots to enter the pipe. Also if your house is older (70’s … Continued

Plumbing Questions : Landscaping And Sewer Repairs

Plumbing is a very essential part of your home. It carries water into your home and also carries waste water away from your home. We have seen many issues lately with drains because of poorly placed landscaping. Before you or your landscaper plant trees, think about your plumbing and the cost of major sewer repairs. Last week, for example, in an older community in Orlando, a customer had a tree that was next to the sewer. Over the years it grew around the sewer with 24″ diameter roots and crushed it. It took two guys two days just to get their drain line partially fixed. They had to use chainsaws to get through the roots. This is just one case of poorly planted landscaping and it does not just effect sewer lines. This past weekend another customer had a broken irrigation main. This was due to poorly placed landscaping  the … Continued

Sewer Line Repair Or Replacement: What Are The Causes?

When you have a constant sewer line problem there is a cause and a reason why it is constantly backing up. There are many reasons for your Lake Mary sewer line to fail. One of the main reasons for your sewer line to give you issues is if it has a belly. What is a belly you ask and how does a belly cause constant back ups and how can you diagnose if you have a belly in your sewer line? A sewer line is suppose to come out of your home and pitch at a 1/8 of inch per foot. How a belly is formed is the pipe will pitch at its proper fall and then come back up again causing the sewer line to hold water. When not in use your drain line should be dry. So how does this cause constant back ups? With water being held in … Continued

Apopka Sewer Line Connection How Does A Poor Connection Cause A Clogged Drain

There are many ways that your drains can get clogged in Apopka, Florida. The obvious ones are baby wipes, roots, and feminine products. But did you know that faulty sewer connections are one of the main reasons for plumbing back ups. Our Apopka plumbers have seen a wide range of crazy sewer line connections such as duct tape, plastic wrapped around the pipe and mixed concrete dumped around the sewer line connection. Many times it is because the homeowner found a handyman to make the repair and they just rigged the job or sometimes it is an unlicensed plumber that does not have much experience. So what does this mean to the Apopka consumer? Well if the plumber makes a faulty sewer connection the sewer line will eventually get breached by roots and cause a back-up causing you to call a plumber and have them perform a drain cleaning service call and more than likely running a video camera … Continued

Sewer Line Replacement / Replacing Terra Cotta Pipe

Have you had a main drain line back up in your Sanford FL  home and your plumber performed drain cleaning and pulled roots out and video inspected your drain line and found you have terra cotta pipe. Terra cotta pipe has been around for thousands of years and is in many older homes in the U.S.A. The pipe itself is very durable and the problems with terra cotta are the joints or the connections which are the weakest point on the pipe allowing the roots to penetrate into the plumbing system and breaking the line causing your drain to clog. Another problem with terra cotta pipe is that it is very short in length which means you have many connections. The more connections the more flex you have in the line so as the ground settles you get bellies in the sewer line causing tissue to build up and cause your drain to back up. If you have … Continued

What Are The Problems With Terra Cotta Sewer Mains

Have you had a main drain line back up in your Deltona or Central FL home and your plumber performed drain cleaning and pulled roots out and camera your drain line and found you have terra cotta pipe. Terra cotta pipe has been around for thousands of years and is in many older homes in the U.S.A. The pipe itself is very durable and the problems with terra cotta are the joints or the connections which are the weakest point on the pipe allowing the roots to penetrate into the plumbing system and breaking the line causing your drain to clog.    Another problem with terra cotta pipe is that it is very short in length which means you have many connections. The more connections the more flex you have in the line so as the ground settles you get bellies in the sewer line causing tissue to build up and cause your drain to back up. If you have … Continued

How To Find A Broken Sewer And Make A Sewer Repair

Have you ever had a drain line clog and have to call an Orlando plumber to perform a drain cleaning service. Have you ever wondered why it was backing up? Most of the time if you watch what you put down the drain line then most of the time it is because you may need to do a sewer line repair. How do you know where to fix? Well you start by hiring a local Orlando plumbing company to perform a video sewer inspection after the camera inspection. The plumber should be able to show you where the issue is in the sewer line. You will see exactly where the problem is, whether it is roots or a belly in the line or a broken line. After they see the bad spot in the drain line they would then locate it with a special locating tool, then the plumber would dig up the sewer line and make … Continued

Top Three Reasons for a Sewer Replacement

There are many reasons that you may need  a sewer replacement in Lake Mary and the Central Florida area. The following list are reasons that you may have to replace your sewer: Roots: Trees are the main reason that cause you to replace your sewer line. Some root intrusion can be repaired by a qualified Lake Mary plumber. Most of the sewer replacements are caused by planting trees in the wrong spots like right on top of your sewer main. Most of the time it would have to be rerouted or replaced in this situation. Poor-workmanship: This is another big cause to replace your sewer system. The only way to find this out is to run a sewer camera and video inspect the sewer main. If the plumber that installed it previously dug and layed the pipe without the proper pitch it could have bellies in the line which causes constant drain clogs. … Continued