Your sewers are an integral part of your home’s plumbing system. Over time, a sewer line can develop leaks and other issues. Some common causes of sewer line leaks include moving soil, a break, or collapse. A tree root can penetrate your piping, damaging it.

A leaking sewer line is a recipe for disaster. It can contaminate the soil and groundwater. You are responsible for maintaining your sewer line. If you ignore sewer line problems, you won’t only end up with an expensive repair, but you may also end up the wrong side of the law.

Don’t know how to tell if a sewer line is broken or leaking? You have come to the right place, Holman Plumbing. Here are some signs that sewer line companies commonly use to determine if a sewer line is leaking and needs repair.

Sewage Blockages and Backup 

Do you frequently have sewage backups? You could have an issue with your main sewer line. All your home’s drains rely on your main sewer line to drain properly and if the main line has an issue, it can cause problems all over your home. If more than one drain in your home gets blocked up frequently, then there is definitely a problem with your main sewer line.

Sewage contains toxic waste and disease-causing pathogens. Not only is sewage backup messy, but it can cause severe damage to your home. Direct contact with sewage or surfaces contaminated by sewage can result in serious illnesses.

Slow Drains 

A slow drain is a common plumbing problem. Most clogs are minor. More often than not, you can dislodge a clog with a snake or plunger. Use a cleaning solution to fix a stubborn clog.

If nothing works, you may have a deeper blockage somewhere in your main sewer line. This is a serious problem. Before things take a turn for the worse, reach out to a sewer line maintenance company in Sonoma County for help.

Lush patches of Grass in Your Lawn 

Sewage sludge provides a valuable source of important nutrients for plant growth. If you notice an extra green and lush patch of grass in your lawn, you might have a leaking sewer line. Have a professional inspect your sewer line as soon as possible.

Odors 

Sewer lines are airtight. No odors escape a properly functioning sewer line. Odors from your main sewer line could indicate a leak or break in the piping.

Foundation Cracks 

You may be surprised to know that a damaged sewer line can cause extensive damage to your home’s foundation. If a sewer line leak goes untreated for an extended period, it can lead to a settled foundation, sinkholes, or cracks in the foundation.

Does your sewer line keep backing up? Holman Plumbing can help. We will eliminate the root cause of your plumbing nightmare. To make an appointment, call us at (707) 495-5002.