This will depend on the state of your sewer line. Our sewer inspection in St Louis, MO will provide you with a diagnostic report and recommendation to resolve your sewer line issues.

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A number of signs can indicate a clogged drain. If water is draining slowly in your sinks and tubs, something may be clogging the pipes. 

Similarly, if you flush the toilet and water backs up into your sinks or tubs, a blockage may be preventing the sewer water from leaving the house. In some cases, you may hear excessive gurgling in your pipes. Additionally, you may notice bad odors. Rely on The Sewer Pros for all your drain cleaning services to prevent clogged drains.

This is the best method of sewer and drains cleaning. It uses a high-pressure water system to safely blast away sewage buildup, tree roots, and sludge in your pipes. 

This method doesn't just break down the clogs: it flushes them out, and prevents them from building up again. The Sewer Pros are your hydro-jetting experts!

Over-the-counter drain cleaners can work in certain situations but are potentially more harmful to you, the environment, and your sewer line than they are to the clog. If you should decide to try an over-the-counter drain cleaner, make sure you use hand and eye protection and never try to plunge a sink or toilet after pouring chemicals as they can splash causing serious injury. 

There are several things you should do to help prevent backups: do not flush paper towels, feminine products, flushable wipes, or plastic down the toilet. 

Limit the use of the garbage disposal and always run water for several minutes after use. Use screens on sink and tub drains to prevent hair and other items from falling into the drain. Do not pour grease or oil down the drain. 

If your home was built prior to the mid-1970s, you should have a qualified contractor cable your sewer line annually to clean out tree roots and keep your sewer line open and clear. 

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In most cases, the answer is no. If your sewer is currently backed up you should have it cleaned to remove the blockage. 

If your sewer backs up regularly, you may want to consider a camera inspection to determine if the problem is more severe than a standard blockage. 

A sewer inspection will show the condition of the main sewer line with a lighted video camera. The camera will allow us to see if any major issues exist like cracks, offsets in joints, pipe deflection, and sags in the line. 

What we commonly find are tree roots that have grown into the line through unsealed connections which need to be cleaned out annually to help prevent backups. 

Not necessarily. Our technician will explain the severity of the root intrusion as your line is being inspected. Roots are very common in older clay sewer lines and may just need to be cleaned annually to prevent backups. If your sewer line is a sealed line (i.e. cast Iron or PVC), then repairs may be required as roots do not typically enter these lines. 

Roots, broken pipes, obstructions, flushable wipes, and grease buildup are the most common problems. Schedule your drain cleaning service with The Sewer Pros today to prevent a backup in your home!

No, the camera will not harm the pipe. 

Cast iron is a metal pipe that has been manufactured and used in The United States since the early 1800s. 

A good quality cast iron pipe, installed under ideal conditions, has a life expectancy of about 50-100 years. As cast iron ages, it begins to corrode and deteriorate. 

This deterioration is very slow but exponential and does affect the structural integrity of the pipe eventually requiring repair or replacement. 

In some cases, the beginning signs of deterioration will be evident through small cracks or breaks in the pipe. Tree roots growing into the cast iron are also a sign that the pipe has deteriorated to the point that a repair will likely be needed. 

In more severe cases, entire sections of the pipe may be missing or the pipe may have completely collapsed. 

Cast Iron was used extensively in single family homes until the late 1960s to the mid-1970s when plastic became the material of choice.

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ABS is very similar to PVC in terms of cost and ease of installation but is considered to be slightly less durable. ABS is widely used in some areas of the country but is not nearly as prevalent as PVC. The common issues we see with improperly installed ABS relate to poorly glued connections that have separated or improperly backfilled lines that have been crushed.

Clay is one of the most ancient piping materials, with the earliest known example coming from Babylonia. Clay pipe was laid in 2-, 3- and 4-foot lengths for most residential applications. 

There is an expanded “bell” hub at one end. The regular end of a pipe fits snugly into the bell end of the next pipe, making a joint. These joints were typically packed with a mortar type material creating a seal. 

The clay piping is very strong but like glass, it will crack or break under pressure. The most common issues we find in clay are tree root intrusion and cracked or broken sections of pipe.

Cabling is the industry term for cleaning the sewer line. The use of long mechanically driven “cable” is used to clean the sewer line so it eventually became known as cabling. 

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