There are many tell-tale signs that your sewage line might need to be repaired. Ignore these clues at your own peril, or contact Armor Air to prevent a much larger problem.

High Water and Sewer Bills

If you’ve noticed your water and sewer bills going up, you could be dealing with a broken sewer main. 

Sewer Gas Odor

Are you smelling a strong sewage stench inside your home? Strong odors indicate a possible crack in the sewer line. 

Clogged Pipes

If the water in your sink is draining slowly, and you’ve cleared the drain pipe, it could be a sign of a blockage in your sewer line. Usually, one clogged sink isn’t a worrisome sign, but multiple clogged sinks are. Gurgling sounds coming from your toilet are also an indication of clogged pipes.

Flooding Around Your Home

Wastewater in the soil around your home or on the street is likely a sign that your sewer line is broken or clogged. Call one of our expert plumbers right away if this happens.

You may be wondering how your sewer line could be damaged, and if there’s anything you can do to prevent it. 

Lack of Maintenance 

Proper maintenance is really the only thing that comes to mind. Making sure that your main sewer line is cleaned out regularly prevents a buildup of organic materials like hair, grease, and dirt, or corrosive chemicals like cleaning agents and drain clearing products that can corrode the inside of your sewer line over time, and cause holes or cracks. A lack of maintenance is a very common cause of sewer line damage. It’s a good idea to have your sewer lines cleaned every 18-22 months. 

Tree Root Intrusion

Another thing that can damage a sewer line is a tree root. Your sewer line runs underground and can come in contact with the roots of trees on your property. Tree roots can cause a break, a leak, or a clog in your sewer line, and result in thousands of dollars in residual damage.

Frequent Freezing and Thawing

If you’re located in a unique climate like Indianapolis, where we experience the extremes of both winter and Summer, your sewer line will feel it, too. Frequent freezing and thawing can do damage to pipes through expanding and contracting of the material. 

Earthquakes

Another one of Mother Nature’s cruel inventions is the earthquake. Even the smallest tremor can shift the soil around a sewer line and make a major impact on its functionality. If an earthquake has been reported in your area recently, you should have your sewer lines looked at. 

Old Age

Finally, average wear and tear and old age can cause damage to your sewer line, which points back to the maintenance argument that was made earlier. The life of a sewer line can be greatly increased with regular maintenance. Our drain cleaning services are only $79!

It might not be top of mind, but a broken sewer pipe can leap to the top of your priority list pretty quickly when wastewater starts pouring into your living space. Don’t let it come to that! If your toilets and sinks seem backed up, they’re making weird gurgling noises, or a wretched stench is floating around your house, it’s time to give a professional plumber a call to investigate the problem. 

Armor Air’s trusted plumbing experts can zero in on your sewer line issues, give an honest assessment, and provide a fair estimate for repair services. Contact us today for your Indianapolis sewer line repair needs.