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Few things are more detrimental to a family budget than unexpected maintenance costs, and one of the worst—in more ways than one—is needing sewer line repair. Your water provider is responsible for part of the sewer line, but homeowners are responsible for the part of sewer lines and water lines that run from their public utility connection to their homes. A break or leak on the wrong side of the line can severely and unexpectedly damage your pocketbook. The average sewer line repair costs $2,600, but it’s not unusual for homeowners to spend up to $10,000 to replace a sewer line. So, how do you know whether you need replacement or a simple repair? Here are a few things to consider. First, there are a few things homeowners can do to maintain their existing sewer lines. Be cautious about what you put down the drain or flush. Severe grease buildup and foreign objects restricting sewer flow are two common, but avoidable, causes of sewer line problems. Tree roots are another common but avoidable source of sewer line damage. When planting trees, avoid planting trees near sewer lines. Some problems, however, may be out of your control. Frozen ground, settling, and soil shifting can cause a whole host of problems with your sewer line, like broken pipes or a section of pipe that sinks due to soil conditions. When a sewer line needs repaired or replaced, there are two main ways to accomplish the task. Some sewer repairs, including a full line replacement, require a backhoe to dig up the line. This can be a messy process as the professionals may need to dig up the entire line to find the damage, and they’ll definitely need to dig out enough space to actually do the work. There are also trenchless repair methods that allow a pipe to be repaired without digging up an entire yard. In trenchless repair, an expert makes a series of small access holes along the damaged parts of the pipe. Then, a new pipe is pulled through the existing pipe, bursting the existing pipe and replacing it in the process. This modern repair method won’t work for every sewer line repair, but when possible, it’s definitely a less painful process for the homeowners.
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