15 Dollar Drain and Sewer
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair In San Jose, California and Surrounding Areas
We do more than unclog drains. We offer a full range of sewer services, including main sewer line repair, sewer line replacement, no-dig (trenchless) pipe restoration, and sewer line cleaning. It is critical to get the proper help to repair or replace the sewer lines as soon as possible to avoid damage. Our plumbing professionals are trained to address the following sewer plumbing problems:
Broken Pipes: Pipes are cracked, punctured or collapsed by shifting soil, frozen ground, settling, etc.
Sewer Blockages: Grease buildup or foreign objects restrict or prohibit proper water flow and/or cleaning of the sewer line.
Corrosion: Pipes have deteriorated and/or broken, causing blockages in the line and restricting water flow
We service Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale along with Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.
A sewer leak on your drain line, or main sewer line, can be hard to detect and can also damage your property. Standing or ponding water from leaking sewer lines are also a health hazard and frequently go undiagnosed. Leaking drain pipes can also undermine your drain system and cause separations. Our plumbers often perform a dye test to pinpoint the source because the source of leaking water can be hard to detect. Commonly, pipes or water service lines are replaced, only to discover they were not the source of a leak. Surprisingly enough, sewer water is not always dirty or discolored and often gets mistaken for a water supply line leak. Your home’s main sewer line is buried beneath the yard, making it more difficult to identify a possible broken sewer line. Here are a few indicators that your sewer line could be broken:
1) EASILY CLOGGED DRAINS
Every now and then, your toilet, kitchen sink or shower can experience a drain that gets a little plugged up, in these instances a clog can be a quick fix. However, when a clog starts occurring with unusual frequency, especially in multiple drains, or if water is draining slowly throughout your home, this could be a sign of an obstructed sewer line.
2) SOGGY SPOTS IN THE YARD
A leaking sewer line can be caused by a break or collapse. However, according to Angie’s List, a leak is often caused by a tree root that has penetrated the piping. Some of these leaks are harder to detect than others, especially in areas where the sewer line is buried very deep underground. While a leak in the sewer line is all but invisible, it could show itself in warmer climates where it isn’t necessary to bury lines very deep because of a shallow frost line.
3) UNSAVORY ODORS
You might not always be able to see a sewer line problem, but there’s a good chance you will smell it. According to SFGate contributor Chris Deziel, any scent of sewer gas that is strong enough to permeate a house is a telltale sign of a plumbing problem. This could be a sign of a sewer line clog, as backups will often push smelly sewer gases up drains. However, if the odor is especially potent in the yard, the more likely scenario is that the sewer line is leaking.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A BROKEN SEWER LINE
If you experience any of the above, and you’ve ruled out the possibility of a clogged drain, or a broken plumbing vent, then it’s time to get help from a plumbing professional.
When you need trenchless pipe repair in San Jose and surrounding areas
The sewer solutions specialists at $15 SEWER AND DRAIN can easily assess the situation and perform a sewer line repair, with minimal digging and trenching, while limiting the mess and unsavory odors.