If you have to fix your sewer line every few months, then there could be a more significant underlying issue with it. When repair is no longer feasible, it is time to consider a sewer line replacement.

Replacing a sewer line is expensive. The cost ranges from $50 to $250 per foot. However, it costs less to do the replacement if you detect the damage earlier and fix it before it spreads to the entire system.

With this in mind, here are five signs showing it’s time to replace your sewer line. 

Frequently Clogged Drains and Low Water Pressure

If your toilet or sink is repeatedly getting blocked, there could be a much bigger problem with your sewer line. If the issue is limited to one sink or toilet, then the problem is likely situated in that particular drain. But a continuous problem means it is time to contact our plumbers to have your pipes checked and where possible, replaced.

Also, whenever there is low pressure at home when you run your shower or turn on a faucet, you probably have a water line issue. This means your main water line is clogged or leaking, resulting in the low water pressure. 

Continuous Lush or Soggy Grass Patches

Is there is a patch on your lawn where the grass is greener than other places? Or where the spot is soaked regularly with moisture? Your sewer line is likely leaking underneath.

The sewage acts as fertilizer that supplies nutrients to plants growing above the damaged part of the pipe. Fix the sewer line immediately to avoid the spread of diseases through contaminated wastewater. 

Septic Waste in the Yard

Whenever your sewer line leaks, the septic wastes can seep onto the surface and flood on your lawn. Such flooding also arises when a sewer line is blocked, or there is a backflow issue. Often the broken pipe is found directly under the pool of sewerage. 

Persistent Unusual Odors

The natural gas smell or undesirable odor in or around your home could be because you have a broken sewer system. The plumbers install sewerage systems in a way that the pipes hold the gas within it. An offensive smell is only possible if there is a leak.

Some rodents, insects, and birds are also attracted to the odors, and if you see an increase in their activities near your sewer, even after pest control measures, you need the sewer inspected to locate the area of damage. 

Unusually High Water Bills 

You haven’t changed your routine of using water, but your water bill is getting higher. This could be due to a crack or a break in one of the underground pipes.

The underground leaks are much harder to detect, and you are most likely going to discover them from your water bills. Therefore keep track of how much water you use in flushing the toilets, showering, or cleaning. 

What’s more, the high consumption could be as a result of your sump pump constantly running to remove flooded water due to a broken line. Get a professional inspection to detect the source of the problem and restore normal water consumption in the home.

Do You Need Sewer Line Replacement Services?

You can never be sure of the magnitude of the problem with your sewerage system unless you have a professional look at it. An undesirable odor in your yard appears negligible, but it can signify a bigger sewerage problem.

Our able and certified plumbers are here to diagnose and do your sewer line replacement. Contact us now and book an appointment.