Finding the Best Sewer Replacement Contractors

When you begin thinking about different items in your home that will need repair, the sewer doesn't usually come to mind. Many of us don't think about our sewer systems until something actually goes wrong, such as a bad smell, wet spots on the lawn, or the gurgling noises the toilet makes. Before you have your whole lawn dug up to replace the sewer system, there are beginning tricks you can do that will help keep some of these costs down.

Remember, your sewer lines will not last forever. The older they are, the more likely you will have problems. If you own an older home, one that was built prior to 1980 and have never upgraded your pipes, they are probably made out of clay, steel or another material that can begin to break down. These older pipes can easily be broken from tree roots seeking out the moisture in the pipes, or by a gunky buildup of grease and other byproducts of everyday living in your home. Over the years, this greasy, nasty stuff will slowly clog your pipes and will need to be cleaned out. Running a sewer snake through the pipe does not necessarily help the situation. It can actually do more damage to your pipes.

So how do you know whether your line needs to be repaired or fully replaced? A good way to tell if the sewer system needs to be replaced is by checking the yard for wet sinkholes or the smell of sewage. Costs can easily accumulate if there are trees that need to cut down and ground up to get to the sewer line, if your sewer line runs close to the gas line and that needs to be taken care of as well, and if the city's sewer line does not go directly to your home, the cost of tearing up the road may also be added on. All in all, replacing your sewer lines can easily cost between $5000 and $10,000! Before you go all out and spend the money, a good idea is to run a camera down through the whole line and see where the problem lies. Paying $300 is alot better than paying $10,000 for a full sewer replacement if you don't need one.

How do you find someone to replace your sewer? Do not call the first plumber you see in the phone book, but make an effort and get estimates from three or four different plumbers. Save yourself some money by following these simple tasks ahead of time. Checking the credentials and the local Better Business Bureau about each plumber you call for an estimate will give you a heads up if there are any problems you should know about. The lowest price may not always be the smartest move. Choose the plumbing contractor that has the most experience and gives the best estimate.

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