Unless you’re in the mood to dig a trench in your yard – all the way to the street – so you can keep an eye on your Clogged or Cracked Sewer line, it’s hard to tell if something is amiss. And yet, not as difficult as you might think.
You see, when something goes wrong with your sewer, it has its ways of letting you know. All that’s required of you is knowing what to look for.
Here, then, are several warning signs that your sewer drain might require professional attention.
Clogged Drain or Toilet
If you have a toilet or drain that’s prone to backing up and there’s little to nothing you can do about it, that’s a clear sign of a clogged sewer. Your sewer isn’t just a straight line from your yard to the street. It has several branches running off it, so a clog in one leads to clogs inside.
Slow Moving Drain
If a toilet, tub, or sink is draining unusually slow and again your DIY efforts aren’t working, it’s fair to assume there’s a sewer blockage.
Unusually Healthy-Looking Patches on Your Lawn
If just one area of your lawn is unusually green and lush compared to rest of it, the sewer line just beneath that area has likely cracked or separated. In this case, the raw sewage escaping the piping is serving as an all-natural fertilizer.
Sagging Sidewalks
When a crack in your sewer isn’t repaired promptly and liquid keeps rising to the surface, any paved area like a walkway can begin to crack or sag.
Cracks in Your Foundation
Sewer lines often are placed under concrete slabs and under or near your home’s foundation. Once again, early detection is key to preventing cracks to form, thus resulting in more costly repairs.
If you’re shaking your head right now and thinking: “I should have known!”, don’t let the moment pass without contacting Norhio Plumbing. We are your local sewer and drain cleaning specialists, and that includes drain repair and replacement. We’re here to solve whatever problem you might be facing so why not contact us sooner than later – for your own sake.
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