PLUMBING ISSUES

Sewer & Water Lines

At Champion and Nash, we understand the meaning of the word URGENT. If your sewer or water lines are backed up or malfunctioning, that’s urgent.

Live in the Houston area? Call Champion and Nash today. Our team of licensed plumbers is committed to providing fast, reliable, expert repairs and replacements.

713.997.8495

What Causes Sewer Line Problems?

Tree Roots: Tree roots naturally travel in search of water sources. Which leaves your sewer line is at risk of being ensnared by neighboring root systems.
Temperature Changes: Frozen soil and frost upheaval can lead to sewer line damage.
Old or Damaged Pipes: Cracks, corrosion, and material degradation, may require sewer line replacement.
Construction or Accidental Damage: Knowing exactly where your plumbing system lies can help avoid accidental damage.

Sewer Line Warning Signs

A leaking sewer line can cause extensive damage to your home and property. Keep an eye out for these five signs of sewer line distress:

Wastewater Backup: Water overflow from floor or bathtub drains.
Yard Alerts: Unexpected puddles, wet areas, or persistent foul smells in your outdoor space.
Lawn Discoloration: Patches of unusually lush vegetation or discolored grass.
Drain Issues: Persistent slow drainage or frequent clogs.
Odd Noises and Smells: Strange gurgling sounds or unpleasant odors emanating from drains.

4 Tips to Keep your Sewer Line Flowing Smoothly

Proper Disposal of Cooking Grease or Oil: Don’t pour cooking grease or oil down your kitchen sink or garbage disposal. Grease & oil belong in the trash.
Use Screens or Baskets in Drains Install screens or baskets in kitchen and bathroom drains to catch food particles and hair
Toilet Use Guidelines Flush ONLY waste and toilet paper down the toilet
Scheduled Drain Maintenance Periodic drain and sewer cleaning can help prevent clogs

How long does it take to repair a sewer line?

Time required for a sewer line repair can vary significantly depending on the underlying problem, external complications and repair methods or parts required. Your job could be completed in a few hours, or take a few days.

Will insurance cover sewer line repairs?

A standard homeowner insurance policy generally doesn’t cover sewer line repairs (e.g. backups or leaks into your yard). To be sure, check with your insurer before you require sewer line service or repair.

When do I need to replace my sewer line?

When simple solutions such as drain cleaning no longer restore function to your plumbing, it may be time to replace your sewer line. A leaking sewer line in your yard due to tree roots, other breaches, or chronic corrosion due to age, often requires partial or complete replacement.

Look out for these signs: slow drains, bad smells, backups, gurgling, and outside problems such as standing water, foul odors, and insects. These are signs you may need sewer line replacement.

Will you have to tear up my yard?

There are several ways to replace a sewer line when necessary, one common option is trench-less repair.

Trench-less repair uses a specialized spearhead to feed a new pipe into the ground, penetrating the existing line and breaking it into pieces underground. This process leaves the new pipe in place of the old one without the need for extensive digging. Trench-less repair isn’t always an option, and in cases where it's not feasible, a traditional full sewer line replacement involving excavation will be required.