The main sewer line to your home isn’t going to last forever. So what are some signs you should look for so that you get it taken care of before the problem gets worse? Here are seven important telltale signs to look out for.
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Raw Sewage Is Backing Up Into Your Home
One of the first signs that your sewer line is no longer working properly is that raw sewage is starting to enter your home. It’s also the grossest sign that something is wrong. When this happens, you should immediately call a plumber to take a look at your pipes to perform a sewer line replacement. Raw sewage backing up into your home can put your health at risk.
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Drains Are Moving Slowly
Your drains start to gather buildup of hair, soap scum, food particles, and other debris. This is normal and it can be easy to clear them. But if all of the drains in your home are starting to drain more slowly, then you could have a more serious problem on your hands. It could be a sign of a broken sewer pipe that isn’t allowing your drains to clear properly.
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Sewer Gases In Your Home
If the inside of your home is starting to smell like a sewer, then your sewer line is most definitely not working properly. You could be subjecting yourself to dangerous fumes that can damage your health. If you smell sewer stink, you should immediately get out of your house and call a plumbing company to take care of the problem.
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Wet Patches On Your Lawn
A broken sewer line can lead to more moisture under your lawn than normal. Wet patches will start popping up over your yard, creating a soggy mess that can make your lawn look unsightly. Left for long enough, the ground will weaken and create sinkholes that can damage your property value as well.
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Cracked Foundation
Inspect the foundation of your home to see if there are any large cracks forming. Small ones are harmless, but large ones could signal that soil is being washed away and affecting the foundation of your home. You should definitely take care of the sewer line first before calling a foundation company to make repairs.
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Pest Infestations
The first thing you’ll notice is the plethora of mosquitoes that start entering your home due to the stagnant water sitting in your yard. Other insects will start to enter your home through the broken sewer line, as well as a wide range of rodents.
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Mould And Mildew Growing In Your Home
If water isn’t leaving your home properly, then it has to go somewhere. That means evaporation, and it’s going to reveal itself on the walls and ceilings of your home in the form of mould and mildew. Both mould and mildew can lead to breathing issues that can lead to serious problems if left untreated.
If you’ve noticed any of these signs over the past few weeks, then it could be time to contact a plumbing agency to take care of your main sewer line. This isn’t an issue you should wait on, so call as soon as possible.
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