For no apparent reason has your home taken on an odd smell? Do you find the drains are gurgling or backing up with greater frequency? Perhaps you have concerns over what is now a minor plumbing matter becoming an expensive one.
Any of these and you could be looking at a sewer line problem. An early diagnosis will go a long way to spare you some headaches and expense. We of High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric have been in the service of Denver metro homeowners for years, going back to 2012. Our team is on hand round the clock, (720) 615-9621.
The job of your sewer line is to quietly remove wastewater from the premises. It is not something that will put itself right once it goes wrong. But as a rule there are warning signs before it becomes an emergency; being aware of them is how you protect your home.
Why Denver Homes Have Their Share of Sewer Line Trouble
Pipes age. In Colorado the soil and the freeze-thaw cycles take their toll on what is underground. Add to that tree roots in search of water and the old clay or cast iron you will find in some of the more established parts of town. The trouble with a buried line is you may not be any the wiser until it makes itself known inside the house.
Common Warning Signs
You will see them if you know where to look. A sewer line issue may be small at first but the indicators do not take long to mount:
- Drains running slow in more than one place
- Water elsewhere in the house causes the toilet or tub to gurgle
- The telltale stench of sewage in the yard or indoors
- Backups of water or sewage in the shower or floor drain
- Patches of lawn over the sewer line that are unduly green or soggy
- Toilets with no explanation for their slow draining or bubbling
- Settling or cracks in the foundation by the pipe
One slow drain can be a clog, plain and simple. But when the entire house is acting up, the source is likely in the main line.
What is Behind the Problems
Some failures are out of one’s hands day to day. You might be very particular about what is put down the drain and still run into:
- Tree roots that have made their way into the pipe
- Debris such as grease and wipes
- Corroded pipes reaching the end of their useful life
- A section of old clay or cast iron giving way
- Misalignment from the soil moving
Not to Wait On
An occasional odor or a sluggish drain is easy to put off. Yet they are not apt to improve. Before long you have a backup marring your floors and walls, and possibly a health hazard if sewage makes its way into your living area. An early call means a straightforward repair; wait and the bill and the work will be of a different order.
Calling on High 5
We are here to give you straight answers. When you ring us at High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric you are talking to a person, not a call center. This is our way of doing things:
- We are fully licensed and insured in Colorado (#189849)
- Over 6,000 Google reviews and an A+ from the BBB
- Technicians who are background checked and will show your home the respect it is due
- No hidden fees, just an upfront price before we begin
- Financing for those unexpected repairs
- A guarantee of 100 per cent satisfaction
- Club Membership for discounts and priority on scheduling and tune-ups
Our reach extends from the plains to the foothills and all of Denver in between, 24/7.
Do not let a small matter get away from you. If you have seen the signs, contact us at (720) 615-9621 for some honest guidance on what your Denver home needs.