Recurring blockages, sewage smells or a soggy patch in the yard can all point to a damaged sewer line. We diagnose the problem with a CCTV camera and repair or replace the damaged section with minimal disruption.
Sewer pipes are out of sight, so problems often show up as symptoms somewhere else on your property.
Drains that block again soon after being cleared often have a damaged pipe underneath.
Odours in the yard or near drains suggest sewage is escaping from the line.
Unusually green or wet areas of lawn can sit right above a leaking sewer pipe.
Toilets and drains gurgling when other fixtures are used.
Cockroaches and rats are drawn to broken sewer pipes.
Subsidence can mean soil is washing into a broken pipe.
We find the real problem first, then fix it properly.
A camera inspection shows us the exact location and type of damage, whether that's cracks, root intrusion, displaced joints or collapse, before any digging starts.
Damaged or collapsed sections of sewer line excavated and replaced with modern pipe to restore healthy, safe plumbing.
Tree roots cleared from the line and the damaged joints repaired so they're less likely to find their way back in.
Keep things safe and limit the load on a damaged sewer line.
The team are true professionals! Great communication and kept me updated throughout the duration of the job. Would recommend Ford Plumbing for anyone who wants a headache-free experience!
Repeat blockages, sewage smells outside, gurgling drains and unusually wet or green patches in the yard are common signs. A CCTV camera inspection is the only way to know for sure.
Tree roots entering through joints, ageing clay pipes cracking, ground movement, heavy vehicles over shallow lines and poor previous repairs are the most common causes on the Gold Coast.
As a general rule, property owners are responsible for the sewer pipes on their property, while the City of Gold Coast is responsible for the main sewer line. If our camera shows the problem is in the council's section, we'll tell you.
Usually some excavation is needed to repair a broken section, but the CCTV inspection and locating mean we can dig in the right place rather than guessing, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Light use is usually fine for a short time, but reduce water use where you can. If sewage is overflowing inside or surfacing in the yard, stop using water and book us straight away.
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