It is so easy to get swept up in all the fun design details of home remodeling as you imagine how everything will look once the dust settles. But you mustn’t forget about your sewer line. Failing to address sewer line problems can mean spending your hard-earned money in vain and needing to tear up all that hard work to fix the damage. Look for red flags, and have a plumber confirm that all is well before the work gets under way.
The Signs of Trouble
You shouldn’t hear any gurgling noises from nearby fixtures when water goes down the drain. You’re in trouble if you do. You hear this noise because a blockage from grease, tree roots, or other debris is trapping air in your sewer line, and the water is trying to get around it. Don’t ignore this sound before renovation. Adding more fixtures to an already-stressed sewer line can cause serious problems, such as a major sewage backup, that result in thousands of dollars in property damage.
A huge surge in sewer roaches and fruit flies in your home is another sign of trouble that you definitely need to pay attention to. You may have a crack in your sewer line that allows these bugs to make themselves at home, and they will wind up in your house, coming up through your drains. If the crack is large enough, rats can make their way through and cause a full-scale infestation. Just think how awful it would be if these rodents ruined the renovations by chewing up the drywall and damaging wires and fixtures.
When the drywall is being torn down, look for any signs of pests, such as rodent droppings, scratch marks, and bug colonies. Fixing the sewer line can stop these pests at the source and protect the remodeling work.
Ask the Plumber to Perform a Camera Inspection
The safest thing that you can do before any remodeling begins is to book a plumber to put a camera down your sewer line to check for trouble. Then, the condition of your sewer line won’t be a mystery. The camera allows them to inspect the pipe’s interior to find and fix issues before they become serious and turn your remodeling dream into a nightmare.
If the plumber finds anything wrong, they will let you know. Then, you can budget for the repairs or get some financial help so that you can resolve the problems straight away.
It may feel like a total hassle to repair the sewer line in addition to renovating. But this is the best thing that you can do to help your plumbing to support the remodeling work for years to come. When you need sewer line services in Durham, NC, contact Harmon Plumbing.