HM Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘sewer pipe repair’

How You Can Prevent Damage to Your Sewer Line

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about your sewer line that often. Who would want to? Unfortunately, problems with a broken or clogged sewer line will force you to think about it, often in an unpleasant way.

There’s two pieces of good news. First, we offer sewer line repair Atlanta as well as services to clean and replace them, so whenever you do run into a major sewer line problem, we’re here to help. Second, you can take steps to avoid major sewer line clogs and damages. Below is our advice for taking good care of your sewer line so it will keep doing its job unnoticed.

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Sewer Line Replacement Made Easy by Trenchless Technology

Monday, August 28th, 2023
Split drainage pipe caused by ingress of tree roots

“Sewer line replacement” are three words that no homeowner wants to hear. But eventually, the lines that connect your Atlanta home’s plumbing to the municipal sewer line will need to be replaced someday. 

Sewer pipes were usually made from clay, cast iron, galvanized steel, and concrete. Over time, these materials can wear down and rupture or leak. Sewer pipes can also break due to various reasons such as shifting soil, the ground settling, increased traffic on the ground above, or the infiltration of tree roots.

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Know the Signs of Damaged Sewer Pipes

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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The last thing any homeowner wants to hear is that they have issues with the pipes and plumbing, especially when it’s a sewer line that’s involved. Homes that were constructed before the 1980s are definitely more vulnerable to sewer pipe issues. That’s because their pipes were usually constructed using cast iron. 

Unfortunately, no home is exempt from the possibility of sewer line issues, even more recently built homes. Because sewer line issues have the potential to be a health hazard, knowing the signs of a damaged or backed-up sewer pipe is essential. Let’s go over some signs so that you’ll know when to call us for sewer pipe repair if you ever suspect an issue.

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