Sewer & Septic Line Repair in Odessa, TX

Warning signs

Gurgling toilets, sewage smells, water backing up into tubs or floor drains, several slow drains at once, or wet ground over the line or drain field.

Older sewer lines

Lines from the oil-boom decades are often clay or cast iron. Clay joints let roots in; cast iron rusts and cracks from the inside. A camera inspection shows the condition before anyone digs.

Septic systems

Tanks need pumping every few years, depending on size and how many people live in the house. If drains slow everywhere and the tank hasn't been pumped in a long time, that's the first thing to check.

Repairs

Broken sections can be dug up and replaced. Depending on the line, some can be repaired with trenchless methods. The plumber explains your options after the camera inspection.

Ground movement

Dry spells and heavy rain make the soil shrink and swell, which can shift and crack buried pipes over time. A line that used to be fine can start clogging after a very dry year.

Get help

If sewage is backing up, stop using water and send a request and a plumber will get in touch.

Protect your line

No grease, wipes or paper towels down the drains; keep trees away from sewer and septic lines; and never drive or park over a septic tank or drain field. A cleanout cap that's easy to find saves time and money when the plumber arrives.

Before you buy

If you're buying a home, a sewer camera inspection or septic inspection before closing can reveal problems that a standard home inspection doesn't cover.