Homeowners should get regular sewer line cleaning to reduce the likelihood of clogs by minimizing buildup on the inside of their pipes. While this maintenance is helpful as a habitual practice, sometimes sudden plumbing issues require an urgent appointment. Here are four indications that it’s time to put a sewer line cleaning on your schedule.

Signs You Should Schedule a Sewer Line Cleaning

1. Soggy or Extra Lush Lawn

If your sewer line is backed up due to build-up, it may leak sewage onto the yard. You may spot this issue if the area near the drain field is wet and spongy or if the grass is really green. This can be a reaction to the extra nutrients and water leaking out. Sewer line cleaning can help remove the blockage and promote proper drainage to prevent this soggy mess from happening again. 

2. Gurgling

When pipes experience gas buildup, they may gurgle. Sewer line cleaning will pass the p-trap that is causing these sounds and remove gunk from the sides of the pipes so water and sewage can freely pass through the system preventing gas issues. 

3. Slow Draining

If your tub is filling up with water while you shower or your dishwater takes longer than usual to go down the kitchen sink, it may be an indication that sewer line cleaning is necessary to open up the pipes so water can normally drain again. 

4. Sewer or Water Backup

If the sewage or grey water from your home cannot pass through the pipes, they may come up at the lowest point in the home. This often means seeing the backup in the basement drains or a lower level shower or tub. 

 

 

Homeowners in need of sewer service should contact Baity Plumbing Co. in Thomasville, NC. Their team uses their more than 40 years of experience to handle plumbing issues, install new pipes, address water treatments, and handle remodeling services for commercial and residential properties. To schedule a service, call (336) 475-0921 or visit their website to see a list of their residential plumbing services, including sewer line cleaning.