Wondering if your sewer pipe is broken? Read this quick article to learn 5 symptoms of a broken sewer pipe.
1. Consistent sewage backups
If you’re constantly having sewage backups, this could be a sign that your sewer pipe is broken. Backups are abnormal, and if it isn’t from a clog in your local drain, then there’s a chance your main sewer pipe could be broken. Call NuBilt at 303-368-4688 for an inspection in the Denver Metro Area.
2. Sewer gas odor
If you’re smelling a rotten egg or sewage smell, especially around your drains, then your main sewer line may be broken. Sewer lines should be air tight and ventilated in a way that shouldn’t reach your home. If you smell sewage, call a professional immediately, as your main sewer pipe could be broken.
3. Slow drainage
Slow drains may be a sign of a broken sewer line, especially if you try to use a drain cleaner and it didn’t work. DO NOT keep trying to use drain cleaner, as the chemicals eat away at the pipe and make the problem worse. Your main sewer line may be broken or have root intrusion. Call a professional for help.
4. Yard abnormalities
If you see abnormalities in your lawn, such as a patch of extra green, an indentation, or a sinkhole; this may be a sign of a broken sewer line. Broken sewer lines release sewage underground which may fertilize an area of the lawn, leaving it vibrantly green. This saturation may take form in the shape of a patch, or if the fissure is bigger, may stretch. Extra saturation can lead to more serious abnormalities, like indentation or a sinkhole.
5. Pests
Rodents and insects can be a sign of a break in your sewage line. Rodents live in sewers, and can fit through pipes ¾’’ thick. Cockroaches can fit through breaks in the pipe the width of a dime. If you are experiencing these pests along with sewer backups, there is a good chance your main sewer line has a break. Call a professional restoration company for an inspection, as some pests carry diseases that can be harmful to your health.
NuBilt Construction & Restoration serves the Denver Metro Area, and is available 24/7 for emergency sewage cleanup. Call us today with questions or to schedule an inspection at 303-368-4688.
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