Sewer Line Repair

What happened to my sewer lines?” is one of the most common questions homeowners ask in the wake of plumbing issues. The answer changes depending on each homeowner’s situation, including details like the age of their home and how frequently they service their plumbing. Sewer line damage can occur for various reasons, including the following:

Invading Roots

Trees growing too close to sewer lines can send their roots right through a pipe, interrupting the flow of wastewater and causing backups. Other plants can sometimes wriggle into a cracked pipe and take root, creating a slow but sure blockage.

Damaged Pipes

From clay to iron, older homes often have sewer lines that fall apart over time. Especially in older plumbing systems, a broken pipe often has extreme corrosion or cracks due to the unstable materials used to build them. Our modern plumbers at Mullen Plumbing use high-quality PVC to prevent these issues.

Shifting Grounds

Over time, yards can shift from heavy rains, natural movements in the ground, or similar reasons, moving pipes and dislocating or breaking them. This problem can also result from construction in your yard, during which heavy machinery may crush the ground above your pipes or break through the soil and damage them.

Constant Blockages or Clogs

In most cases of a pipe bursting, our team discovers that the homeowner experienced frequent clogs or blockages in the past. We might recommend a full sewer line replacement in these situations to prevent recurring problems. We will only do this in the absence of all other viable options.