The Tell-Tale Signs of Repair Needs

A leaking tap or a broken or leaking faucet can be detected immediately and fixed quickly with the help of professionals like CHB Excavating. What is challenging is detecting sewer line damage. It does not immediately show, but does create a ruckus with the plumbing lines and the home atmosphere. However, emergency sewer line repair is not what home owners often like to undertake, for the simple reason that digging it up is not simple and an inexperienced plumber may do more harm than good to the sewer line. What’s more, it is costly as well. However, before the neglect costs you heavily; both money wise and damage wise, it is advisable to choose emergency sewer line repair with experienced professionals such as CHB Excavating.

However, when sewer line damage is not visible, how do you determine that you need sewer line repair?

Here are the tell-tale signs your sewer line needs repair.

•     A gurgling sound in the sink, toilet or bathtub is an indication of a clogged sewer line, which needs repair.

•     When water passes very slowly in the drain or fails to pass at all, it signifies a clogged drain, which obstructs the flow of water.

•     A foul smell in the basement is a sign of a broken sewer line. So, when the basement stinks of sewage, you should probably assume that the line is broken and sewage is collected below.

•     Standing water is a sign of sewer line damage. If water is standing where the sewer line is, it indicates a problem which requires repair. 

So, if you observe any of these tell-tale signs, call a professional from CHB Excavating to repair your sewer line and get rid of the many issues associated with it.

You can contact these professionals at:
www.chbexcavating.com  

Sewer Line Replacement & Insuring Your Home

Sewer line damage is one of the many problems most home owners face. Whether you like it or not, the responsibility for the leakage, damage or breakage of the sewer line running from your home to the public utility connection is totally yours. The home owner is responsible for fixing minor or major damages in this line. In fact, the home owner himself is responsible for replacement, whenever required. Well; the sad news is that the cost of sewer line replacement runs into a good thousands of dollars, mostly ranging from $2,600 to $10,000 depending on the problem. This unsolicited, out-of-the-pocket expense often disrupts a family’s budget significantly. Additionally, this is an expense that cannot wait. If you try to wait, the problem will get worse and end up costing you more.

So, how does a home owner save their bank account from sewer line replacement Lowell?

The answer is your Home Owner’s Insurance Policy.
 
Insure Your Home 

The home owner’s insurance policy is your shield against many damages to the house, including water damage due to a leaky roof, damage due to fire and more. Similarly, even sewer line replacement costs are included in the home owner’s policy, depending on the cause of the damage.

Damage caused due to negligence or lack of maintenance is most likely not covered in the policy. Damage caused due to age and wear and tear of the pipe is also not included. The insurer argues on the basis that the pipe could be saved with proper maintenance or timely replacement.

However, damage caused due to an accident or due to unforeseen circumstances like breakage due to freezing, faulty workmanship during installation and such others is covered by most insurance policies. In fact, even the water damage in the basement or any other part of the home is also covered under the insurance policy.

So, don’t worry about the costs. Before the damage grows bigger, get your sewer line replaced with qualified professionals from CHB Excavating Inc.. Contact them at www.chbexcavating.com.

Prevent Sewer Backups Before Things Get Worse

Sewer lines are installed for proper flow of sewage and water. However, sometimes due to certain reasons there can be a sewer backup which can be terrible to experience. Most of the time the problem arises because of waterlogging or flooding but sometimes the problem is caused by negligence or lack of maintenance. It is very important to take care of your sewer lines so that you don’t end up waking in the morning to raw sewage, which will lead to toxic black mold growth that can be hazardous to health.

Sewer backups are very troublesome and need to be dealt with by experts. But if you are already in trouble, follow the tips below to stay safe for the time being until help arrives:

1. Discontinue the usage of water immediately inside and outside the house.

2. Call for emergency services or a reputed sewer restoration company without delay.

3. Try to avoid the use of toilets and sinks and in case of emergency, ask for your neighbors’ help.

4. Apart from all these, try to keep the sewer pipe clean and always know your sewer line location so that you don’t cause damage to it unknowingly.

It is always advised to take precaution rather than find a solution. You can also contact CHB Excavating for fast services in sewer backups in Fitchburg.