Your sewer lines can clog with things from inside and outside your home. If you flush fat, oil, or grease, it can solidify in your sewer lines. If you have trees growing around your property, the roots can snake into your pipes through small cracks and then wreak havoc once inside.
A regular sewer line inspection and cleaning can eliminate many of these issues, clearing the debris before it becomes a clog, removing tree root intrusions, and showing technicians exactly what’s happening inside your sewer lines.
Optimal Sewer Line Cleaning Frequency in Virginia Beach
The optimal cleaning frequency will depend on the age and condition of your pipes, but we typically recommend cleaning your sewer lines every 18 months to two years. In some cases, however, you may need more frequent inspections and cleanings to keep your sewer lines in working order:
You Have an Older Home
Newer homes likely won’t face as many sewer line issues as older homes. Modern sewer pipes use durable materials, and they aren’t old enough to experience severe problems resulting from wear and tear. They can still clog, but those clogs may be less frequent and more dependent on waste disposal practices, so it’s okay to schedule a cleaning every couple of years.
However, if your home was built before the 1980s, those pipes will be old enough to experience regular issues and may be made from materials more prone to sediment buildup. In such cases, we recommend scheduling a sewer line inspection and cleaning every year, and every six months if you notice regular issues.
You Have Issues with Tree Root Intrusions
If there are lots of trees around your property, tree root intrusions may be more common. The roots from those trees can enter your sewer lines through small cracks as they search for water. Eventually, they will block the flow of water through your pipes and may cause structural damage.
Preventive sewer cleaning can clear those roots while removing other debris that may form a clog in the future.
So, if there are many trees growing nearby, call the experts as soon as you notice any issues, and schedule maintenance at least once a year.
You Have Recurring Sewer Clogs
Frequent sewer clogs can be caused by flushing wet wipes, fat, oil, and grease down your drains, but they can also result from soap scum, hair, tree roots, and other debris.
Some of those things are well within your control; others are just the luck of the draw. Either way, if you’re regularly calling the plumber to clear clogs, it’s worth scheduling regular cleans to remove everything and thoroughly clean your pipes.
How Are Sewer Pipes Cleaned?
At Mr. Rooter®, we clear sewer pipes using hydro jetting. It flushes sewer pipes using high-pressure water, clearing all clogs and cleaning your pipes in the process. It’s powerful and can remove even the most stubborn blockages, but it’s surprisingly gentle on your pipes and is suitable for most types and ages.
Before inserting the hose and turning on the water, our technicians will inspect your pipes using a sewer camera. It’s a flexible, waterproof camera that feeds real-time video back to the technician and shows them what’s happening inside your pipes. They can locate any blockages, check for root intrusions, and see if there are any leaks, cracks, or signs of corrosion.
We will also inspect your pipes after we have finished cleaning them. We want to make sure that we did our job correctly and there’s nothing else to address.
Call Mr. Rooter® for Professional Sewer Cleaning in Virginia Beach, VA
For professional, expert cleaning every time, turn to Mr. Rooter®. We can arrange a one off cleaning to remove any existing clogs and clear your pipes or we can discuss a sewer maintenance schedule, whereby we arrange to visit on a regular basis to keep your pipes clean.
FAQs
Can I arrange sewer cleaning in Virginia Beach, VA?
Yes. We offer expert sewer cleaning services for homes and businesses throughout Virginia Beach. We can use specialized methods such as hydro jetting to thoroughly clean your pipes after inspecting them with a sewer camera.
Does sewer cleaning work on older pipes?
Yes, it’s effective for all pipe materials, regardless of age. However, we will check the condition of your pipes before we clean them, and if they are very old, our technicians may opt for lower water pressure.
Is hydro jetting safe?
Yes, it’s very safe, effective, and even eco-friendly, as it doesn’t use any harsh chemicals and cleans your drains using nothing but high-pressure water.
