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We have seen it all when it comes to drains. Here are some Common Drain Problems that Atlanta Homeowners may experience.

There are common problems that affect the drains located inside an Atlanta home, including blockages or clogs caused by a buildup of debris such as hardened grease, food particles and bathroom tissue. The drainage issues that occur inside sink or bathtub drains usually take a long time to develop.

The old pipes and connectors in a home can also degrade to create blockages that makes it difficult for water and sewage to flow freely. In most cases, there is a combination of factors that cause drainage problems inside a home, but outside a home there are more issues such as tree roots that invade sewer lines to cause blockages.

The Symptoms of Drain Problems

Inside an Atlanta home, there are several signs that indicate a drainage problem, including having toilets that overflow frequently. Additional problems include drains that empty slowly while making gurgling noises or having debris backup into the fixture. Homeowners may notice a foul odor emanating from the drains after bathtubs or sinks empty. Outside a home, a damaged sewer line might spill sewage underneath the soil, and homeowners may notice mud puddles that creates a foul odor. Unfortunately, many homeowners ignore the symptoms of drainage problems, and the problem gets worse, leading to a more expensive and time-consuming repair.

The Importance of Hiring a Licensed Plumber

Atlantis Plumbing is a full service professional plumbing company. As a licensed plumbing company, we understand and keep up on training and the plumbing codes. Why take a chance with an unlicensed company? In Georgia, a licensed plumber can apply for a license to perform certain types of work at residential properties. Anyone hiring a plumber should verify that the tradesman has the correct license for the variety of repair needed. Drain and sewer cleaning are plumbing jobs require having specialized equipment such as hydro-jetting or rooter machines. In addition, the plumber must understand how to find the damage inside drainage systems and sewer lines in order to make a repair as quickly as possible.

Get a Camera Inspection to Diagnose and Locate Problems

We employ the latest plumbing technologies such as drain and sewer camera inspections. What is wrong with the drain? To make this type of diagnosis, a plumber can use a sewer camera and computer screen to display what is shown live. The camera is inserted into a drain or drain clean out to find a clog or damage inside pipes as the plumber watches on a computer screen. With this method, a plumber is able to find a clog’s location and determine if it is composed of debris such as invading tree roots or food particles. After learning exactly where the clog is located, a plumber can determine the best process to use to dislodge the debris without causing more damage to the interior of the pipes.

What Happens When Multiple Drains have Problems?

It is possible for multiple drains in a home to have clogs that require removal in order for water and debris to flow freely through the lines. Each drain in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry room leads to a main sewage line or pipe outside a building. This main pipe can extend for hundreds of feet until it reaches the lines that are owned by a county or city. Property owners are responsible for drains or sewer lines on their own land and underneath a home. If multiple drains have clogs, then a plumber must inspect each drain with a camera and computer screen in order to remove hard debris. After the debris is dislodged from each drain, the plumber will complete a new inspection to determine if the sewer pipes are damaged and require a repair or replacement.

Types of Drain Cleaning Methods

One: Rooter Services

A rooter drain-cleaning process involves using a mechanical plumber’s auger that has a sharp brush-like device on the end. This device spins quickly in order to chop through hard debris such as frozen grease or tree roots. As the debris is chopped up, it is able to flow through the sewage pipe rather than backwash into a home’s plumbing fixtures. The rooter brush also scrubs away the debris that is lining the sides of the sewer pipes to help prevent another clog.

Two: Hydro-Jetting

Hydro-jetting is the most modern way to remove clogs from drainage systems. With this process, a plumber inserts a device that injects highly pressurized water into the drain or sewer line to push through debris to dislodge the clog. This process does not require extensive digging and seldom damages the interior surfaces of pipes.

Trenchless Sewer Repair or Old-Fashioned Sewer Line Replacement

When a sewer line requires repair, homeowners can choose an old-fashioned process that involves digging a long trench to reach the pipes in order to replace each one. Alternatively, a homeowner may have the option to select a trenchless method that involves only digging up the two ends of the sewer line. A new pipe is "pulled" through the older pipe. One of these trenchless methods is called pipe bursting. The bottom line is that we will diagnose and offer the best options that save you money and provide the best long term value. With some of the highest rated reviews in the Atlanta Metro area, you know the job will be done right with Atlantis Plumbing. Call us today for a Free Estimate.