Sewer Cleaning Broomfield

In Broomfield, cleaning sewer lines should happen every 18 to 24 months as a part of regular home maintenance. But that could change depending on several factors. For example, if your plumbing system were really old, or you had a lot of specific problems (like tree roots getting into your sewer line), you might need cleanings to happen more often. The opposite could be true if your plumbing were new and everything worked properly. For good measure, I planned to consult with a local plumber to get his take on the ideal schedule for the sewer line cleaning in my particular plumbing system.

In Broomfield, the typical price for drain line cleaning is $100 to $300. This price can change depending on a few different factors. First and foremost, how bad is the clog really? A severe backup might need a backup plan—more money and more manpower spent on the problem. Then there's the drain line's accessibility. Is it stuck inside your wall, your yard, or underground? And finally, which company are you hiring? Prices can vary quite a bit from one service provider to another.

In Broomfield, the optimal approach for cleaning the primary sewer line starts with an exhaustive inspection. This first step utilizes a sewer camera to pinpoint not just blockages, but also any potentially damaging issues farther along the line. Once problem areas have been accurately located, the service to call is hydro jetting. Employing "the most powerful water jet in a plumber's toolbox," this service effectively clears out all kinds of line-clogging debris, from grease to tree roots. Though some homeowners may be tempted to undertake this job themselves, the risks involved make it wise to hire a licensed plumbing professional with experience in sewer line repairs.

How often you need to have your sewer line hydro jetted really depends on three factors: the age of your sewer system, how much you use it, and any pre-jetting issues you might have. For most Broomfield homes, hydro jetting is more of a "just in case" plumbing service rather than an "oh no, what just happened?" service. We recommend it every year and a half to two years, if only because we hate the thought of anybody having to deal with sewer line problems. If you haven't had your line cleaned by a professional in a while, or if you've had any pre-jetting signs of trouble lately, it might be past time for a good, high-pressure cleaning.

In Broomfield, clearing the central sewer line generally takes 1 to 3 hours, contingent mostly on the blockage's severity and the means employed to dislodge it. For simple clogs, a quick augering or snaking might suffice. For more resistant blockages or those requiring severe-pressure water jetting, you'd be well advised to plan on a longer clear time. If the central sewer line's clear time gives you more confidence in the system, remember that anything flowing downhill from a floor drain in your house must first pass through this pipeline.

How long sewer pipes live depends on three things: the material they're made of, the environmental conditions they endure, and the quality of the installation. Most estimates suggest that lifespan varies widely: from 50 to 60 years for clay pipes, 75 to 100 for cast iron, 100 years or more for PVC, and 80 to 100 for concrete. Piped sewer systems also have a "potential lifespan." This is how long they are expected to last under certain conditions, with certain amounts of maintenance, and before certain major repairs are necessary.

If several drains in your home are slow or stopped, don't try to fix them yourself. Call a plumber. If he can't clear the blockage, he may suspect the main line is clogged and use a special camera to explore the line. He may also use some powerful tools to clear the line. If either of these methods successfully diagnoses or clears the problem, the line is good. If the line isn't good, the camera will reveal that.

Indeed, a plumber can clear a clogged sewer line. Plumbers come equipped with the tools and expertise needed to find and eliminate blockages in sewer lines, restoring them to a condition where drainage and sewage can flow freely.

Indeed, the principal sewer line almost always contains water. This is because it constantly collects and conveys, almost effortlessly, the wastewater from the many sources inside a building—sinks, toilets, and showers—to the municipal sewer system or a septic tank. The water in the line helps maintain the effortless flow and prevents the solid waste from becoming solidly lodged anywhere along the way. However, as the water maintains the effortless flow, it also maintains the potential for a backup to occur, for a clog to develop, or for something even more unpleasant to happen if the system isn't working as it should be.

In Broomfield, property owners usually have the obligation to maintain and clear any blocked sewer drains on their property, including the lateral lines that connect to the main sewer line. Public works departments are generally responsible for maintaining and clearing the public sewer lines. When a blockage occurs, it's in everyone's interest—both yours and the local government's—to quickly determine whether the blockage is in your private sewer lines or in the public sewer system. This distinction helps in identifying which party needs to be contacted for assistance.