Tampa Sewer Repair
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Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age of homes in Tampa is a little over 35 years old. This relatively advanced age for residential properties means that many homes are likely to face problems with their sewer and drain lines. Given the age and typical lifespan of sewer pipes of about 40-50 years, a significant number of homes in Tampa will likely require sewer repair or replacements in the coming years. It is estimated that over 300,000 homes in the Tampa Bay area will require partial or complete sewer line replacements in the next few years.
When Do I need To Replace My Sewer Lines?
Homes built before 1960, which constitute about 30% of Tampa Bay area homes, often used clay or cast iron pipes with a typical lifespan of 50-100 years. Given their age, around 70% of these homes are likely to need attention to their sewer and drain lines in the near future.
Homes built between 1960 and 1980, making up 40% of the residential homes in the area, often used cast iron or early plastic pipes (ABS). An estimated 50% of these homes will need sewer line replacements.
More recent homes built after 1980, using modern materials like PVC, have a longer lifespan. But still, 20% of these homes may need sewer repairs within the next few years.
For homeowners in Tampa, it’s important to be proactive about these potential issues. Hire a Tampa sewer repair specialist to complete a video sewer inspections to make sure you sewer and drain lines are functioning properly.
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Many plumbing companies will save money on parts by using low quality, thin-wall PVC when completing a sewer repair or replacement. Firstly, this type of pipe material has a shorter service life. Secondly, it is much more susceptible to root intrusion.
Due to it’s poor overall strength, thin wall PVC is more prone to stress fractures. Additionally, it is very common for bellies to form in the sewer line causing chronic stoppages. This may save the plumbers money, but it will cost the homeowner in the long run.
EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com uses only high quality SCH 40 PVC piping. SCH 40 PVC can stand up to much higher stresses and is very difficult for roots to intrude. Also, our Tampa plumbers will also ensure the proper bedding and grading of your new sewer line.
Call EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com today for all your Tampa sewer repair needs. You can also submit a plumbing repair request via our website. One of our team members will quickly contact you to set up your sewer repair consultation. Check out our plumbing coupons and save on your repairs
Types of Sewer Line Failures
Tampa Sewer Repair – Clay Sewer Pipes
Many older homes, for example in the Seminole Heights area of Tampa, were originally equipped with clay sewer pipes. Clay sewer pipes are slightly porous, have many joints, and are a favorite target of tree roots. As the roots grow they penetrate the pipe and continue to grow creating a blockage. Even potentially collapsing a section of pipe. Subsequently, once the pipe has been compromised the only courses of action are to repeatedly pay a local plumber to perform a drain cleaning to clear the roots. Or more effectively, have the compromised sewer line replaced with modern materials.
Tampa Sewer Repair – Cast Iron Sewer Pipes
Cast Iron Sewer pipes have been in use for many years and can have a service life over 30 yrs. In neighborhoods like Lake Magdalene and Town and Country cast iron sewer pipes are very common. Rust and corrosion are inevitable. Any metal pipe that is continually in contact with waste water will begin to rust over time. Rust and scale build up on the inside of the pipe reduces the interior size of the pipe and inhibits the proper flow of the sewer line. Additionally, this rust creates a rough surface which slows the rate water flows through the pipe and allows for waste materials to get hung up.
Corrosion of the pipe also contributes to the failure of a cast iron sewer line. Constant waste water flow will eventually create a channel on the bottom of the pipe. This will weaken and erode the pipe structure allowing dirt and other foreign materials to enter and clog the sewer line. As a result waste water can escape eroding the soil supporting the pipe causing a “belly” to form in the line that will lead to total failure of the sewer line.
Tampa Sewer Repair – PVC Sewer Pipes
PVC main sewer lines are still susceptible to failure. For example, older homes that had the original clay or cast iron sewer lines replaced years ago, or even in newer homes with PVC installed at the time of construction. PVC sewer line repairs can be required for many reasons. Incorrect pitch (slope) of the line causing either a flow that is too fast or too slow. For example, too steep of a pitch will cause the water to flow too fast and leave behind the waste materials in the line. On the other hand, too shallow of a pitch will hold water and waste in the line allowing for build up of waste material and cause repeated stoppages.
Another cause is tree roots penetrating low quality PVC piping. Some plumbers save material costs by using cheap, thin-wall PVC. Again, this may save them money but will cost the customer in the long run. Finally, improper bedding of the ground the sewer line is installed on. When the ground the pipe is on is not properly bedded to support the pipes, the ground can erode and “bellies” can occur. Bellies in the line are low, or bowed sections of the pipe that will hold water and waste material and cause reduced flow and repeated clogs and backups.
Sewer Repair & Installation
You can count on EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com to complete your Tampa sewer repair the right way. Using only top quality materials. Performed by plumbers with years of expertise who take pride in their plumbing craftsmanship. From the moment we receive your sewer repair call until the job is done. EVERYDAYPLUMBER.com is committed to offering honest and affordable plumbing repairs. Our plumbers provide unmatched customer service, with dependable and guaranteed results.
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