Our Rescue Plumbing Process for Sewer Lines
Repairing sewers involves multiple steps such as; an initial sewer camera inspection, location diagnosis, and excavation.
After excavating down to the sewer lines to expose the sewer line damage, we cut out the old section of the sewer pipe and replace it with new sewer lines.
Installing a Clean Out
When we do sewer line repairs, if you do not already have a clean out access present, we will install piping with a new clean out access for future unclogging needs.
Did you know that Illinois Plumbing Code requires exterior sewer line clean out access 5 feet outside of the structure’s foundation wall?
Sewer Line Replacement
If the entire sewer line needs to be replaced, we will trench from the house out to the main sewer line in your yard.
We always recommend replacing the entire sewer line in your yard when it is visibly damaged or has been infiltrated by tree roots. Tree roots tend to be the #1 reason to replace a damaged sewer line.
Sewer Line Replacement Costs
The cost to pay to replace a sewer line vs. a full sewer line replacement cost varies depending on the extent of the damage. Cast iron pipes and clay pipes are older pipe technology often used in sewer pipes.
Today, PVC pipes are the new sewer pipe system standard.
Cast iron and clay pipes can be costly to repair, but PVC pipes are strong and provide a cost-effective solution to replace broken sewer pipes.![broken sewer line pipe in need of repair]()
Sewer Line Replacement Insurance
Some homeowners insurance policies have riders for sewer line replacement and sewage backups with coverage for costs up to $10,000+ in many cases.
This amount of insurance should be in the typical range most homeowners pay to complete their sewer line repair. The cost will vary but insurance is one way to save money from unexpected costs.
How to Replace Sewer Line System
Replacing sewer lines always costs more than you think.
You can complete a sewer line repair with minimal digging, depending on the city rules for digging up underground pipes. Repairs usually mean digging a trench from the house to the sewer main line.
If a Rescue Plumbing plumber does your sewer repair, your property will look like there was never a problem. We will help you every step of the way to help you make an informed decision.
Sewer Pipe Repair 101
Sewer pipes take sewage out of your house and typically run from your toilet to your house’s foundation to a city sewer main line (also called a sewer main).
The entire pipe may run your entire yard or lawn from your house to your property line.
Toilets connect with plumbing and sewer pipes that lead to the sewer line.
Inside your house, old pipe, tree roots, and toilet paper backups are the main causes requiring a sewer repair. Outside your hours, tree roots and older pipes with cracks tend to be the culprits for sewer line damage.
To prevent further damage we recommend calling a Rescue Plumbing plumber where we’ll quickly diagnose and solve your problem.
If Your Sewer Line Needs Replacement
The age-old tale if you smell rotten eggs you have a sewage pipe problem on your property is true.
Sewage has sulfur if you smell something you may have a pipe bursting due to cold weather or sewer line damage. A toilet leak could also be the cause and a Rescue Plumbing plumber can fix that or fix your sewer pipes with new pipe at a reasonable cost.
Sewer Trap Replacement
A sewer trap keeps local wildlife and any sewage gases from entering your house via the sewage pipes. Many homes were built with sewer traps. These homes usually will will have a basement front entrance and stairs leading up to the city sidewalk. Rescue Plumbing has replaced countless sewer traps. Sewer traps were used frequently 70 or more years ago. The problem with a sewer trap is that when you have a back up you use a drain cleaning machine that can break through the sewer trap because it is so old and if the sewer trap breaks it will need replacement.
Can I Prevent Sewer Line Damage?
Your sewer system has an aging sewage line and eventually, all plumping pipe need replacement. Pipe drain cleaning can help prevent sewer line damage by removing tree roots that will cause the sewer line to break which will lead to replacement over time. Not all sewer line problems require us to dig, but if we do dig, we’ll put everything back in perfect shape.
Call Rescue Plumbing For Your Sewer Pipe Repairs
If you need a sewer repair, do not hesitate to give us a call at (773) 799-8848. Here at Rescue Plumbing, we have sewer cameras ready and a plumber on stand-by to begin repairing your sewer line today.
