People use a surprising amount of water for cleaning, cooking, and various other tasks. Once that water has done its job, it needs to go somewhere. The two options are a local septic system or the municipal sewage treatment plant. Wastewater is drained away from the building using a large pipe that connects the home or business to the primary sewage handling system. Septic systems are a popular choice in rural areas because most of these places have no access to a large treatment system.
When the pipes that connect to the sewage system fail, it is time to think about Sewer Repair Ellicott City in Maryland. Modern sewer repair has several options that can avoid heavy destruction to the lawn, drive, or parking area. For instance, when a sewer line is degrading and beginning to leak, the contractor may be able to insert a sleeve into the system. This may also be known as a ‘trenchless’ repair. Another option is using the video snake to determine exactly where the fault is located and then removing only the soil required to access the problem.
Sewer Repair in Ellicott City Maryland will vary with the exact problem. The various issues that a sewer can experience include blockages, roots, flat lines and broken clean-outs. Clogs are an obvious concern because of the function of the pipe, but sometimes the clog is actually a symptom. Consider the case where roots have grown into the pipe. This can happen when the pipe cracks or if a connection isn’t fully sealed. Roots can cause a lot of damages and are seldom seen until the situation has gotten out of hand.
The flat pipe is often the result of poor grading during installation or shifting of the soil. A flattened pipe reduces the flow of sewage through the system and often holds water or sewage inside the pipe. The clean-out is a small piece of pipe with a removable cap. This system is used to access the sewer line for cleaning and clog elimination. While these access points are designed for ease of use, they often get damaged by mowers or vehicles. Damage like this can result in pipe clogs and the need for repair.
