How to Know If You Need Drain Repair

Simply put, you may not immediate correlate slow or inefficient drainage to the need for a full-scale repair. However, ignoring a potential drainage problem can come back to bite you.

None of the aforementioned plumbing problems are normal in a well-maintained plumbing system that works as it should. Hiring a drain inspection and repair company to determine the need for a repair will not only result in a more efficient plumbing system in your home but may also save you from more costly issues from widespread water damage down the road. If you are unsure of whether you need this kind of plumbing fix, consider some common problems that may represent a need for a full drain repair.

Slow-Moving Drainage

If the drainage in your home is noticeably slow, then drain cleaning may not suffice to resolve the issue. This is especially true if you have had a cleaning recently and the issue has not improved. The need for drain repair might seem more obvious in situations where water is not draining at all; however, slow-moving drains also indicate an issue that may be beyond cleaning.

Part of the reason that slow drainage is an indicator for a future repair need is that it indicates possible build-up in the pipe. This material may collect along the pipe walls before settling along the center, causing a clog or outright break. If the water is draining extra slow in your home, schedule service to assess the need for repair. Being proactive will prevent the need for a more costly repair down the road if the break causes extensive water damage around the problem area.

Rotten Water Smell

A rotten smell wafting up from a drain can be an indicator of a more serious issue. In some instances, breaks along the sewer pipe or on one of the valves can cause a foul smell to make its way through the drain.

Many people do not take this issue as seriously as the presence of actual sewage because they do not realize the impending safety issue. However, a rotten water smell is a good reason to call a drain inspection and repair company for a consultation to determine if drain repair is necessary.

Discolored Water

Discolored water is another indicator that drain repair may be a necessity; however, when discolored water and rotten smell are combined, the issue becomes more emergent.

Discolored and rotten-smelling water may indicate an issue with your home’s backflow. The failure of the system is generally located deeper in the complex layout of pipes that create the plumbing infrastructure of your home. The worse the problem gets within the system, the more complicated a repair will be. A drain repair technician can give you a more specific assessment, but discolored water should be addressed as soon as you notice it.

Water Stains

If there are water stains in your home’s basement, you may have an issue with sewage drainage. If the presence of these stains also coincides with an increase in pests, such as mice or rats, in this same area, then you are on the cusp of a major problem and need to schedule a repair as soon as possible.

Wastewater in The Yard

If you have noticed pools of wastewater (you will know by the smell) in your yard, then chances are high that you have a leak in one of your plumbing lines, likely sewer or septic. This kind of leak allows the water to surface and pool in the yard, releasing potent sewage odors. If you notice pools of water in the yard with no obvious source, schedule plumbing service immediately.

Avoid the need for a more expensive drain repair than necessary by scheduling routine plumbing service. A thorough inspection by a drain inspection and repair company increases the likelihood that a technician will identify problems before drain-related issues cause extensive damage.