Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Oshawa
Professional Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Services in Oshawa
Signs You Need Sewer Line Repair
The telltale signs of sewer damage seldom manifest themselves as the result of one spectacular incident. Rather, they accumulate quietly over time and then become apparent all at once when your basement floods and your lawn remains soaked and doesn’t dry out. Spotting these warning signs will save you the much larger expense of cleaning up after a complete breakdown. Typical warning signs our customers in Oshawa see before contacting us are:
Slow or gurgling drains all around the house: If your entire plumbing system backs up at the same time, it is safe to say that the blockage is somewhere in the main line rather than in an individual drain.
Foul smell of sewage inside or outside your home: Odours close to the foundation of your house or basement floor drain indicate gas leakage through a pipe fissure.
Unaccountable damp areas or sunken spots in your lawn: Damp soil in your lawn that occurs in dry periods is a sign of a water leak in the underground pipe.
Damaged foundation or movement of your basement floor: The moisture from a leaking pipe weakens the soil in which your home’s foundation is anchored.
Unusual greenness of certain areas in your lawn: The fertilizer effect of sewage water will show itself in the unusually lush grass growth in certain areas.
Common Causes of Sewer Line Damage
All sewers experience certain issues sooner or later, but Oshawa sewers have a couple more that are unique to this area. Getting an idea of what is actually causing problems to your pipes will help you choose between a quick fix and long-term replacement of the problem section. The most common sewer problems we face while working in Oshawa include the following:
Root invasion: Established trees with roots growing near Oshawa’s existing homes search for water through every crack and joint of old clay pipes.
Old clay and cast iron pipes: There are many Oshawa houses with original sewer pipes which were installed even before the 1970s and have reached their natural expiration date by now.
Ground shifting due to freezing: During Canadian winter months, the ground freezes and thaws repeatedly, making the ground shift slightly.
Pipes getting corroded and worn out: Cast iron pipes get rusted from the inside over time and eventually get so thin that they become blocked.
Incorrect flushing and accumulation of grease: Not all wastes break up and flush away easily like toilet paper does. Some of them just stick to the inner surface of the pipes and form a clog.
Bellied or sunken sections of pipes: Settling soil can make some parts of the pipe go lower, creating a depression where the pipe contents accumulate instead of flushing through.
Our Sewer Line Repair & Replacement Services
Following the camera inspection that accurately determines exactly what is going on underground, we will explain your available solutions in terms easy to understand, including what the solution entails, how long it will take, and what it will cost. Our sewer line services include:
Sewer camera inspection: A high-definition video scope gives us the exact layout of the pipe and the exact cause of the issue before digging begins.
Trenchless pipe lining: An epoxy coating is placed within the existing sewer pipe that seals off cracks and prevents root intrusions without any excavation required.
Trenchless pipe bursting: When the pipe is too compromised to repair with lining, our service uses the existing trench to replace the pipe.
Traditional open trenching and replacement: Sometimes the only solution is to dig up the area and replace the compromised portion of pipe.
Root removal and pipe descaling: This process clears out any existing root intrusion and mineral buildup in order to determine whether the pipe needs replacement.
Emergency sewer backups: We are always available for these unexpected issues 24/7.
Why Homeowners in Oshawa Trust Us
Work on your pipes takes place under your house and out of your sight. In other words, you must trust us to do a good job because there is no way for you to see it for yourself. This trust is built up by delivering consistent and honest service every time. These are some things that Oshawa residents can depend on from us:
Experienced team: We know where the original clay pipes are and which soil conditions lead to a high level of root intrusion.
Written estimates provided up front: There are no hidden costs associated with the job and no costs tacked onto the bill midway through.
Professional technicians: Each fix that we make will be compliant with Ontario plumbing standards.
Trenchless solutions: Our first choice is the least invasive solution that will solve your problem and save you additional repairs.
Service whenever you need it: If there’s a backup in your sewer pipe late at night, we’ll respond just as quickly as if it were during the day.
Proof of success with camera inspection: We’ll do another run through the pipe with the scope after the repair is done so you can see it for yourself.