Experts At Repairing Sewer Lines
Sewer line issues can be quite insidious, leading to property damage and sanitation scares if they’re not remedied quickly. Luckily, Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical performs sewer line repair in Knoxville, TN, to get your sewer line clogs cleared and ruptures fixed. Get in touch with our team by giving us a call or filling out our online contact form for more information and to schedule an appointment.
How To Tell You Need Sewer Line Repair
You may be unaware of the signs letting you know your sewer line is in need of repair by a plumbing professional. Especially if you’re experiencing more than one of the following symptoms, you should contact us at Pioneer as soon as possible.
Bad Smells
Sewer line clogs can lead to foul odors emanating from your plumbing fixtures, especially from your drains. Our team can investigate and find out if something wrong with your sewer line may be the cause.
Strange Sounds
Gurgling noises coming from your sinks indicate either a clog or a broken sewer line. Both instances require the attention of a plumber.
More Than One Clog
When you’re experiencing multiple clogs throughout the plumbing fixtures in your home, your problem may run deeper and require sewer line repair to remedy.
Unexpected Soggy Patches in Grass
If you haven’t had rain lately and aren’t running your sprinkler but are encountering wet patches in your yard, your sewer line may have burst. This requires a prompt repair response.
Sewage Backup
Sewage backing up into your home is exceptionally unpleasant. From the smell to the sanitation concerns, you’ll want to get that investigated right away. Contact Pioneer’s plumbers to diagnose the problem causing the backup and provide you with a repair plan.
What Causes Sewer Line Problems
You may be unsure what leads to needing sewer line repair in Knoxville, TN.
- Aging Pipes: If your pipes are especially old, they’re more likely to experience corrosion or other types of degradation. This puts them at a higher risk of breaking or clogging.
- Buildup of Hair: Hair going down your drain can not only cause blockages in your home’s pipes, but also in your main sewer line when it combines with other debris.
- Excessive or Damaging Flushed Items: Whether it’s something meant to go down your toilet, such as toilet paper, but just too much of it or something you’re not supposed to flush at all like feminine products or paper towels, these products can build up in your sewer system causing a sewer line clog.
- Intrusion of Tree Roots: Since tree roots are drawn to moisture underground, they tend to find their way to sewer lines, causing small ruptures and making their way into your sewer line. This can lead to an intense blockage that requires rooter service.
- Accumulation of Grease: Pouring grease down your kitchen sink can lead to a sewer line obstruction when it hardens after cooling down.
- Buildup of Food Waste: Improperly putting your starchy or fibrous foods down the drain, especially if you don’t have a garbage disposal, can lead to a sewer line clog.
- Excess Soap Scum: Soap can build up inside the walls of your pipes over time, requiring sewer line repair services.
How We Repair Sewer Lines in Knoxville
Camera Inspection Comes First
Before we get to digging or recommending anything, we need to get eyes on the sewer pipe. We do a sewer camera inspection to find the exact spot that’s giving you issues. And you’ll see the footage too, so you know exactly what to expect and what you’re paying for.
Spot Repairs
If the damage is contained to just one section (single cracked joint, short stretch or broken pipe, etc.) we can dig at that spot and replace just that piece. As you can guess, this is often the most affordable and easiest fix, but it really depends on the pipe, length, depth, and site access.
Trenchless Pipe Lining
For any small leaks and root damage/entry points along the line, we can install a liner (cured-in-place pipe), which goes inside your existing pipe and cures into a new seamless pipe wall. You don’t need to dig a trench in your yard, either. Want to know more? Learn more about trenchless sewer line repair in Knoxville.
Clearing Roots Before They Do More Damage
If roots are slowing down your line but the pipe’s still in relatively decent shape, rooter service or hydro jetting can be great options for cutting them out & buying you some time. We’ll tell you upfront if they’re good ideas or if it’s just a delay to the inevitable.
When Replacement Makes More Sense
If the pipe straight up collapsed, or is failing all along the length of the line, repairing it piece by piece won’t cut it; it’ll cost more over time than just outright replacing it. In that case, we’ll walk you through sewer line replacement in Knoxville.
What Affects the Cost of Sewer Line Repair?
- The type of damage: A single cracked joint costs a whole lot less to fix than a line of fully root-damaged pipe.
- How deep and long the line is: Deeper pipes & longer runs from the house to the street take more time and equipment to repair.
- The pipe material: Clay, cast iron & Orangeburg pipes each come with its own downsides and challenges, and some can’t be lined.
- What’s on top of it: Driveways, your hardscaping, lawn, mature trees, steep yards; these make digging much harder, which is exactly where trenchless shines.
- The repair method: Spot repairs, pipe lining & full-on excavation all carry different costs, which we’ll clue you in on before you commit to any work.
Schedule Your Repair
When you need sewer line repair in Knoxville, TN, reach out to Pioneer Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical. Our team of reputable plumbers will use either traditional or trenchless methods to get your sewer line back in working order as quickly as possible. Call us directly or fill out your information in our online contact form to get started.
Sewer Line Repair FAQs for Knoxville Homeowners
Who’s responsible for sewer line repair in Knoxville, me or KUB?
KUB maintains the public sewer main. The private lateral that runs from your house to the main is the property owner’s responsibility. If there’s sewage backing up into your home/overflows onto the ground, KUB asks you to get in touch with them ASAP at 865-524-2911 first so they can get eyes on the main. If the main’s clear, the problem’s likely on your side, but we can do a camera inspection and confirm everything for you.
How long does sewer line repair take?
Trenchless and spot repair jobs usually take a few hours. Any larger excavations (especially if trenchless isn’t an option) can take longer.
Will homeowners insurance cover my sewer line repair?
It really depends on your policy. A lot of standard homeowner policies don’t cover damage courtesy of age, wear, or tree roots. Some policies do offer it as an add-on. Check with your insurance agent, and we’ll provide you with pictures and camera footage from our video inspection if you choose to file a claim.