Question 1

What is the typical life span of a sewer line?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors to consider when calculating the typical life span of a sewer line. What material your pipes are made of, age, and proximity to trees, are a handful of variables to consider. Sewer lines older than 40 years old, will more most likely need replacing. If you are concerned about your pipes, we recommend regular inspections to ensure the integrity of your sewer pipelines. Inspections are a great way to avoid and prevent costly sewer line repairs.

Question 2

If the sewer line is damaged, who’s responsible for fixing it?

Accepted Answer

Sewer laterals are the responsibility of the homeowner. Sewer laterals are the underground pipes that connect your home to the main sewer. Homeowners are responsible for their sewer laterals, while problems to the public sewer main line are managed by the city or municipality.

Question 3

Does homeowner’s insurance cover sewer line damage and repair?

Accepted Answer

Every insurance policy is unique and can change from homeowner to homeowner. Most insurance policies will not cover sewer line repaired incurred due to natural causes, however, some insurance will cover a percentage related to drain and sewer damage. It's important to check your policy and talk to your agent if you are not sure.

Question 4

What is the most common cause of sewer repair?

Accepted Answer

It may come as a surprise, but the most common cause for sewer repair services are tree roots. Tree root systems need vital nutrients for supplementation and are very efficient at finding water. The problem is, they often find their source of supplementation in your sewer lines. Sewer lines can provide trees with the proper nutrients they need to grow and prosper, at the expense of the homeowner of course.

Question 5

What causes a sewer to backup?

Accepted Answer

The most common type of sewer backup is from clogged pipes. The blockage may be caused by a number of items including broken pipelines, fat or oil that has been poured down drains; food particles like grease and rice; pieces of paper towels or wadded tissues which have not been disposed of properly. In the end, sewer backups all correlate back to some form of pipe way obstruction.

Question 6

My sewer line is damaged, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

The best course of action for a homeowner is to contact their insurance provider to see if the damage is covered by insurance. The second is to call Rescue Plumbing right away. We can send out a licensed plumber to assess the problem. If there are any damages or issues that need attention, they will let you know what needs doing and how much it would cost before proceeding.

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