Sewer Cleaning, Repair & Replacementt
The main drain pipe which exits the house is referred to as the sewer. When this pipe is clogged the entire house system cannot drain. Usually this is evident when the lowest fixture in the house backs up, either in the basement or on the first floor.
The most common cause of sewer stoppages here in Georgia are tree roots. Older homes typically have terra-cotta or cement pipe for their sewer. The joints on these old pipes tend to leak and allow roots to enter. Also ground “settling” can occur and cause cracks in the pipe.
The remedy on these sewer stoppages is to run a machine powered snake with root cutting head to open the line. This works in most cases but normally will not remove all the roots and eventually they will grow back. The most severe case is when “snaking” will not penetrate through the roots. In this situation it is necessary to dig up the sewer pipe and either replace a section or replace the entire pipe from house to street. We would use PVC pipe for this as it is water-tight.
Zurn Can Diagnose the Problem
If you have a sewer stoppage and “snaking” has given relief, you may want our technician to follow up with a camera inspection of your pipe. This will show the condition of the pipe and whether or not replacing a section of sewer is necessary.
 In Progress Sewer Line Replacement |
 Completed Sewer Line Replacement |
