Drain Excavation / Repair & Replacement

We understand that the thought of having your well-kept yard torn apart can cause a lot of stress. That is why we reserve this service as a last resort. There are a few factors that we need to consider when determining if we need to excavate:

• Pipe Material: External drain pipes are commonly made of metal, plastic, or concrete. Over the years, corrosion can wear away at the materials or joints could begin to fail. There is no avoiding the fact that pipes need to be replaced eventually.
• Soil Conditions: Sub-par soil conditions can lead to shifting in the sewer line. This can lead to the line becoming cracked, or completely collapse. Freezing soil can also lead to damaged lines.
• Severity of Blockage: Sometimes the blockage in a pipe is so severe that it cannot be broken up or pushed through the line. This is more likely in older pipes that have corrosion built up inside.
• Tree Roots: If you have a large tree in your yard, the roots can grow into your sewer line and cause damage to the line and create blockages that are extremely difficult, if not impossible to remove.

Rest assured that if we need to excavate your yard to fix the problem, our experienced professionals will take great care with your yard and ensure the job is done right the first time.

There are a few things you can look for to tell if there is an issue with your drainage system:

• Multiple drains in your home are clogged or blocked
  • If it is just one or two drains, then the problem is most likely somewhere in your house, but if all of your drains are blocked, that is a sure sign the blockage is in the sewer line outside of your house.
• Your water drains slower than it used to or you have to flush more than once to empty your toilet
  • This can tell you that the sewer line is partially blocked and restricting water flow. This is an early sign of a problem and if you catch this early, drain excavation can usually be avoided.
• You smell sewage around your sinks or toilets
  • This unpleasant symptom tells you there is an issue with the sewage line. You may also notice this smell in your yard which will tell you that the line is cracked or broken.
• You see indentations or sinkholes in your yard
  • If there is a leak in the sewer line, the surrounding soil can sometimes dissipate, leaving an indentation in your lawn. In more extreme cases a sinkhole will form.
• Unexplained patches of extra healthy grass
  • Sewage waste can act as a fertilizer and allow the grass to grow in more around that area. If you notice one or more patches of grass that look healthier than the rest of your lawn, it is a sign that there is a leak that needs to be checked out.