Drain cleaning and sewer line repair in Lebanon
Some of the sewer lines in the older parts of Lebanon have been in the ground for generations. They are tougher than people expect, and they can also carry decades of buildup. We clear the line and tell you what condition it is in.
Rock changes the repair
When a sewer line needs to be dug up, Lebanon's shallow limestone can make the work slower. The line may sit in or just above rock, and the trench has to be planned to avoid hitting it more than necessary. We look at the situation and tell you what it is likely to involve.
Signs of a main line problem
- Several drains slow at once
- Water in the lowest tub or floor drain
- Gurgling in toilets when the washer runs
- A sewage smell outdoors
Older house, older line
- Clay and cast iron are common in houses built before the 1960s
- Both can last a long time and both can develop trouble at joints
- A repair does not always mean a whole new line
- Seeing inside the line, with a camera from us or a specialist, helps decide how far to go
Digging in Wilson County
Bedrock close to the surface means a trench to reach a buried sewer can be slow. Rock can be broken up, but it adds time, and sometimes the best plan is to dig only where the pipe is actually damaged. We look at the line before we quote the excavation so you are not surprised.
More drain questions
What do you do if the cleanout is buried?
We locate it and dig it out, and when we can, we raise it to grade so you can find it next time.
Our approach
Locate the blockage
We find out where it is.
Clear it
We clear the line.
Report
We tell you what we saw and what we recommend.
Drain questions
Do I have to replace the whole line?
Not usually. Many lines can be cleared and kept. If a section is broken, we replace only that section.
Can roots be a problem here?
Yes, anywhere there are trees near older lines.
Where a sewer smell comes from
A smell is not always a clogged drain. The usual suspects are a dry trap, a vent problem, a leaking drain joint and a damaged sewer line. A dry trap is the simplest. A floor drain or a seldom-used sink loses its water seal, and gas comes up. Running water fixes it. A vent problem lets gas escape at the wrong place, or lets drains pull air through traps. A drain joint that leaks under a floor or in a wall can smell without showing any water.
Outdoors, a smell in the yard can point to a break in the sewer line. We check the easy things first, then the vent, then the lines. If you smell sewage, and a trap is not the cause, it is worth finding the source, since sewer gas is not something to live with.
Quick checks you can do
- Run water in any drain that has not been used recently
- Check under sinks for dampness around the drain
- Walk the yard near the house and the cleanout
- Note when the smell is strongest, such as after rain or after a shower
What helps a drain in a house with hard water
- Mineral scale can build up inside older pipe and narrow it, so a line that is slowly slowing down may be scaling
- Soap scum forms more in hard water, so tubs and sinks may clog with it faster
- A softener cuts down on both, and gentle cleaning with hot water helps between visits
More plumbing in Lebanon
- Leak Detection & RepairCrawlspace, basement and slab leaks found and repaired in Lebanon homes.
- Water HeatersWater heater replacement and repair in Lebanon, where hard water wears tanks out early.
- Remodel & New Build PlumbingRemodels and new home plumbing in Lebanon, from older houses to new subdivisions.
- Fixtures & InstallsFaucets, toilets, vanities and disposals installed in Lebanon homes.
- Repiping & Supply LinesReplacing corroded supply lines in older Lebanon homes.
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