Usually, drain collapses are the result of years of poor drain maintenance, but can also be a result of damage to pipes and sewer systems, or degradation of the pipes themselves. Here are the signs of a broken sewer pipe in Muskegon, Michigan.

1. Regular blockages or sewage backups

One-off blockages might be solved by a thorough sewer system repair, but if your home suffers from regular blockages or even in sewage backups in your home, then a leakage somewhere along the sewer is the likely culprit.

Without having a survey done in your sewer and drains, it can be tough to differentiate between a blockage and damage to the pipe itself. If you’ve suffered numerous cases of blocked drains in your home, a CCTV survey will identify any damage that is impeding the function of your drains. After that, the problem can be sorted out once and for all.

2. Smell of sewage

This is probably one of the first symptoms that you’re likely to notice. Smelling a foul sewage smell around your drains or in your home could indicate damage somewhere along the sewer pipe. Again, this might disappear after having your drains unblocked, but if you have a collapsed drain the smell will return in due course.

As soon as you notice a strong sewage smell around your property, contact professional sewer and drains contractors to fix the issue as soon as possible

3. Rodent infestations

You might think yourself incredibly unlucky to have sewer and rat trouble at the same time, but the truth is they could easily be related. When a sewer is damaged – cracked or collapsed – it becomes open to intrusion from the outside. If you believe rats have infested your home through your sewer systems, a professional pest control company will be able to deal with the main infestation, while drainage contractors can repair your sewer and drains to prevent future infestations.

4. Damp or mold

When your sewer system is damaged, the flow of water through your home will be affected. This can lead to wastewater creating damp patches on your walls around where your pipes have been damaged. Damp leads to mold, which creates an unhealthy living environment for children and the elderly in particular. If mold has begun to appear in your home and is accompanied by a sewer smell, it’s possible that you have a collapsed sewer and drain on your hands

West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Service

The technicians at West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Services can resolve all your sewer system trouble. Whether you suspect that your drains are severely damaged, blocked or have no idea what the issue might be, we have the skills and equipment to identify and fix problems large and small. We work promptly and safely at all times and will work closely with you to ensure the most appropriate solution is implemented at your convenience. To find out more about our drain repair services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.