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ATLANTA SEWER LINE REPAIR PLUMBER
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In single-family homes, only two types of
drainage systems exist: sewer systems and septic systems.
No matter how a home is built, whether it be over a crawlspace,
over a basement, or on a concrete slab, waste water and
sewage has to escape one way or another. With septic systems
becoming more and more obsolete, sewer systems can be
found all across the world, in virtually every type of
building. Sewer systems contain the city and county main,
along with branch, or service, lines which extend to houses
and businesses. Houses, along with multi-family apartment
complexes, use fairly standard sewer construction in order
to facilitate the disposal of sewage and waste water.
All drains from the home tie together before they leave
the structure, eventually converging into a 4" main
line. This main sewer line travels underground, ranging
from 18" deep at the home all the way up to 25' or
more at the tap.
Atlanta sewer lines can be constructed of several different types
of materials and fittings. PVC, or poly-vinyl chloride,
is the most commonly used material today. This plastic
pipe offers incredible strength, ease of installation,
and low production costs. Therefore, everyone saves money.
Reaching and exceeding 60 years, it also has a long life
span. PVC was not always the standard choice for sewer
line construction, however. Years ago, terracotta, a type
of clay, was commonly used for sewer piping. While popular,
it was inherently weak and was susceptible to crushing,
cracking, and root penetration. Cast iron sewer lines
were used shortly after terracotta, and while it offered
a heavy increase in strength, cast iron was time-consuming
to connect, while also being weak against rust problems.
Root problems also became an issue, as the decaying cast
iron allowed for easy access for trees needing water.
Due to these trials, PVC has now become the commonplace
material for sewer lines, and thus had an excellent track
record.
Atlanta sewer line problems can happen for a number of reasons.
Roots, separations, breaks, and rusting are all common
issues. When it comes time for your line to be repaired
or replaced, the exact location of the problem must first
be found and then marked. We do this by using the latest
technology in drain cameras and locating electronics.
Once the trouble spot is located, the necessary repair
can be made. A simple repair can include digging up the
spot, removing the damaged section of sewer line and replacing
it with a new section of PVC pipe and adapters. More extensive
problems may lead to the necessity of a sewer line replacement,
in which your entire line from house to street is removed
and replaced. This type of work is obviously a little
more expensive, but it ensures that you will have no future
problems with you sewer system outside of the home. We
repair and replace anywhere from 5-10 sewer lines each
week, so there is nothing we have not seen. Our sewer
line technicians are incredibly experienced, professional,
and efficient. We perform any and all sewer line work
with minimal damage to your yard and landscaping. We also
bring your outdated sewer line up to the new code standards
that are in place.
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