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Dr. Rooter Plumbing & Drain Cleaning provides sewer line repair and replacement in Sioux Falls, SD for both residential and commercial customers. Your sewer line is the pipe connecting your property to a public sewer system. It’s a critical component of your water and waste treatment system. All drains lead to the sewer line, so whatever you wash down the drain or flush down the toilet also flows down the sewer line.
We highly recommend seeking out sewer line repairs at the first sign of trouble. Requesting repairs early promotes the future health of your sewer line and reduces the likelihood that you’ll need to get it replaced in the short term. If you need immediate service, we’re available 24/7 with emergency plumbing service, ready to fix your sewer line quickly and effectively. We also offer free estimates for sewer line services when you call us at 605-667-4113!
How To Tell When Your Sewer Line Needs Repairs
- The smell of sewage in your yard
- Very slow drains throughout your home
- Sewage backing up to your drains
- Standing water in your yard
- Lush, vibrant grass near your sewer line
- Gurgling sounds in your pipes or toilet
- The appearance of pests like flies, rodents, and moths
- High water bills
What A Sewer Line Replacement Entails
In Sioux Falls, sewer line replacement should happen about once every 50 to 100 years. The frequency will depend on the quality of the original material and the wear and tear on your system. Many homes in Sioux Falls were built in the 1970s, which means they are coming up on that 50-year mark.
Sewer line replacement is also often preferable if you’ve encountered repeated issues with your sewer pipe. It can be frustrating to deal with constant leaks and repairs. The burden is not only emotional but also financial. Repairs add up and become costly, while replacement is hopefully a one-time expense that reduces your costs related to your sewer line.
There are two primary types of sewer line replacement: trenchless and excavation. Trenchless sewer line repair and replacement methods reduce the effect on your yard by taking advantage of new technologies that don’t require the digging of large trenches. These techniques can only be used on pipes that haven’t degraded too drastically and are best for replacing sections of your sewer line.
Sometimes excavation methods are still necessary. Usually, this type of sewer line replacement in Sioux Falls is only recommended if your sewer line is in very poor condition or needs to be completely removed to be replaced.
Common Causes Of Sewer Line Problems
Tree Root Intrusion
Certain types of trees have invasive roots which can find the weak points in your sewer line and grow into those cracks. To avoid this problem, plant trees with shallow or smaller root systems that are less likely to pierce your underground pipes.
Blockages From Waste
This is one of the most common reasons you might need sewer line services. If you regularly flush items like wipes down the toilet or wash leftover cooking grease down the sink, you will find that a build-up occurs in your sewer line. This can be exacerbated by other issues like tree root intrusion, as the roots will catch on paper products. Obstructions can cause leaks and may result in sewage backing up into your home.
Movement Caused By Construction
Has anything changed in your yard lately? Have vehicles or heavy equipment driven over the space where your sewer line sits? If the ground is disturbed or settles in a new way, your sewer line could be affected.
Call us immediately at 605-667-4113 if you have had any of the issues listed above! We will diagnose your problem, and then provide useful solutions to fix the root cause of whatever is happening to your sewer line.
