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That is precisely why most municipal wastewater management divisions recommend that all homes have their sewer pipes inspected. Whether your home is a new purchase, a turn of the century home, or a home that is having minor sewer problems, having your sewer pipe inspected is a simple process that will give you piece of mind and can potentially save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. |
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Roots Infiltrations Roots make their way into a home's sewer pipes seeking water and nutrients. These root infiltrations begin by working their way in between pipe joints until they are able to grow inside the pipe. As roots continue to grow, the infiltrated joint expands and can cause the pipe to separate at the joint. This situation can create two different problems: 1) Root balls may develop and cause sewage to collect in the sewer pipe. This can cause ongoing backup. 2)over the course of time raw sewage may leak from the joint separation or separations and can cause the ground underneath them to erode and shift. A shift of the ground can cause pipes to crack, and joints to separate and offset. As the pipes shift, they lose their required grade toward the main sewer line of the city. |
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Pipe Separation Pipe separation can be caused by poor pipe connections, shifts in the ground, and roots. It is also common to see pipe separation problems after extreme weather changes such as long droughts, heavy precipitation, or a succession of the two. |
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Fractured Pipe Pipes can crack and form holes when the ground shifts and causes the pipe to move. It can also be caused by roots forcing their way into pipes to find water and nutrients. |
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Obstructions/Blockage An obstruction or blockage could be the result of any number of things. Any items preventing flow can cause the collection of sewage and could result in a backup into your home. Just some of the culprits are: toys, construction debris (screws, brick, tools, etc) and grease build-up (shown in photo). |
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