Fremont, Washington was once the epicenter of Seattle’s counterculture movement, but today, it’s far more gentrified and has become a more family-orientated area.
The neighborhood is also full of old houses and apartments, which are common locations for sewer line breaks and cracks.
If you’re a homeowner in Fremont, it’s vital to have a professional check on the health of your sewer system because you wouldn’t want to run into a severe problem.
Of course, if you do run into issues, Hunt’s Services is standing by 24 hours per day, seven days a week to handle your sewer line repairs. Give us a call at 253-533-7500, and we’ll send a licensed, certified technician to your home or business to deal with it immediately. From there, you no longer have to worry about the state of your sewer system because we’ll have it in prime condition.
Don’t know if your sewer issue is pressing enough to warrant a professional plumber? Look for the following symptoms because they’ll let you know if it’s time to give our plumbing services company a call.
Sewage Smell
When you smell sewage on your property, you’ll want to contact us immediately. This smell usually signifies that there is a leak in your sewer line that has gone undetected and will need a repair. The leak could be the result of a crack or a full break, but our technicians will figure it out before it has the chance to do any more damage.
Sewage Pooling
Seeing sewer water in your yard or home is an emergency, and you shouldn’t hesitate to call us, even in the middle of the night. This problem means that you have a significant break in your sewer line and we’ll have to either repair it or replace an entire section. Commonly, homeowners will notice a pool of sewage in their grass where the damage is located.
Slow Drains
When your drains are slow, you might want Hunt’s Services to have a look. As a rule, if one sewer drain is sluggish, the problem is probably isolated and easily repaired. Multiple slow drains are more serious, though, as this means there’s a problem with your main sewer pipe.
Now you know when it’s time to call Hunt’s Services, but what is causing these plumbing problems?
Well, it depends.
Old Pipes
Since Fremont was first settled in 1888 and was one of Seattle’s first neighborhoods, old, deteriorating pipes can be an issue. While there isn’t any infrastructure left from those early days, the aging houses and apartment buildings throughout Fremont tend to have older sewer lines that can wear out and crack.
Tree Roots
Tree roots commonly cause issues in Fremont, as well. These roots expand under your lawn and can eventually reach your pipes, wrapping around and, potentially, breaking them. Roots can even be a problem if you don’t have trees of your own because your neighbors’ tree roots could grow far enough to damage your sewer line.
Grease in Pipes
An entirely preventable sewer line issue occurs when you allow too much oil, fat, and debris into your pipes. This issue frequently comes about when homeowners drain grease into their sinks. Eventually, you’ll have a build-up in your sewer line that could cause a significant clog or even a crack.
