Even the strongest sewer line won't remain intact forever. Roots invade, drastic dramatic temperature shifts crack seams, and average wear and tear compromises the constitution of older lines. Chances are your property will stay standing longer than the fortitude of your sewer line, which means at some point you will have to hire a contracter.

Iron was previously the gold standard in plumbing pipes, including the lateral line, which drains from your property into the city sewer main. When this pipe breaks, frequently the best action is to replace the iron with new ABS pipe that will not face the same risk in the future.

Another contemporary sewer line replacement approach is known as trenchless plumbing. This approach makes it possible to fix the sewer line without digging a trench. One kind of trenchless sewer line repair is known as the "bursting method": Laborers will insert a new pipe through the existing, broken pipe. This further bursts the broken pipe to make way for the new one.

A second trenchless sewer pipeline repair method is the "lining method." Using this technique, plumbers will place a flexible tube through the broken sewer line and inflate it. This lining will then cover up any leaks in the existing pipe. Additionally, the lining can easily be removed and fixed (or replaced) when necessary.

Even with trenchless sewer line repair, it is possible for invasive roots to repeat their attack. In addition to repairing the ruptures in the line, property owners may consider impeding root growth toward the line for any nearby trees.

The price of sewer line repair dramatically varies depending on the company doing the work and how much work has to be done. Some sewer pipelines run beneath garages, driveways, or landscaping. Especially under such conditions, trenchless replacement can be a worthwhile option. When choosing a plumber, receive estimates from at least two different contracters. Make sure all of the estimates include all of the same items. Contractors often charge significantly different prices for the same labor. Also be sure you get in writing the agreed-upon state of your property once the work is finished. Put another way, if a contracter does have to dig through your lawn or make a mess, it should be clear whose responsibility it is -- yours or theirs -- to clean it up.

Any time you receive an estimate for a sewer fix, get an idea of whether it's likely more repairs will have to be have to be performed in the very near future. Especially underneath older houses (or newer houses connecting to an older sewer pipe), it might be worth funding an entire replacement project instead of little repairs, so that you won't have to face a similar problem 6 months down the road. A lot of plumbing businesses such as sewer repair services bellevue wa provide a warranty on sewer line replacement, some of them for as long as you own the property.