Some Information on Sewer & Drain Repair & Installation:

What are Common Warning Signs of a Broken or Deteriorating Sewer Line in Need of Repair?

There may not yet be a serious problem with your Tigard, Oregon sewer line, but it's best to address the most common warning signs when they first appear. If not addressed, a sewer line replacement can be incredibly costly. Fortunately, the expert plumbers at Alchemy Plumbing know the warning signs & are ready with a fast sewer line repair solution. If you notice any of the following, you may have a deteriorating, broken, or backed-up sewer line in need of repair.

Sewer Gas Odor Around Your Tigard, Oregon Home?

Is there a strong sewer stench in or around your house? Sewer lines should be air-tight (besides a vent on the roof of your home), so strong odors of sewage are a tell-tale sign of a crack in your main sewer line.

Is the Grass Looking Extra Green or are There Lush Patches in Your Yard?

This may be a sign of an underground sewer line leak requiring repair. Sewage acts as a fertilizer for plants, so a leak will lead to extra-lush, green patches in your yard.

Indentation in Your Tigard, Oregon Home?

A cracked or broken sewer main line will continually saturate your yard, and can lead to ground soil dissipating. This can cause your lawn to indent or dip above where your sewer line runs. Call Alchemy Plumbing for a sewer line inspection today!

Notice New Foundation Cracks, Settlement, or Sinkholes?

In extreme instances, a sewer line backup can be a contributing factor to foundation issues, settlement of your home, or even sinkholes. Call a sewer line repair plumber immediately, before the issue gets worse.

Is Septic Waste Pooling in Your Tigard, Oregon Home?

Septic wastewater pooling in your yard is an obvious sign of a broken or backed-up sewer mainline. The problem could be a broken septic tank, clogged/backed-up sewer drain, or cracked sewer mainline, with the source of the problem directly under the pool of sewer water.

How long does it take to repair a sewer line?

How long it takes to repair a sewer line depends on a few factors such as the location of the pipe, the size of the pipe, and the type and extent of damage that has occurred. That being said, most sewer line repairs take one to three days to complete. However, more complex repairs can take up to a week to complete.

How much does it cost to repair a main sewer line?

In order to get a proper estimate on the cost to repair your main sewer line, you will have to have a trusted plumbing expert from Alchemy Plumbing come out to your home and assess your sewer line and provide you a price quote

How much does it cost to clear a main line?

The cost to clear a main sewer line depends on its size, location, and how clogged the pipe is. To get a quote on how much it will cost to clear your main line, call Alchemy Plumbing to have a certified plumber come out to your property and have a look at your main sewer line.