Your home’s plumbing is robust and should last decades with little difficulty. However, some parts suffer more wear and tear than others. Specifically, the drains and sewer lines can take quite a beating with everyday use. That can lead to a need for a qualified plumber to perform sewer and drain services. Wolfer’s Home Services is the local leader in drain and sewer services in Portland, OR, and the surrounding areas. Whether you need drain cleaning or sewer line repairs, we can help.
Contact our team at Wolfer’s Home Services for expert drain and sewer services in Portland.
Drain Cleaning & Clearing
At some point, almost every home will experience slow or clogged drains. It happens because of the myriad substances that travel through them each day. Kitchen grease and food scraps are especially problematic. In order to prevent standing water or overflowing drains, it’s essential to address drain issues promptly. To do that, you must learn the early signs to watch for that indicate a need for drain cleaning.
One indication of a drain problem that you may experience is gurgling sounds. Those are caused by trapped air somewhere in your drains. Most often, it means a clog is forming and obstructing flow through a drain pipe. Sometimes, it suggests a drain vent blockage. In either case, it isn’t something you should ignore. If you do, the problem will soon worsen.
Another sign of trouble is foul-smelling drains. That indicates decaying matter forming a clog in your drain. It’s a common side effect of grease clogs or trapped food scraps. If you don’t act quickly, you may soon notice fruit flies near your drains.
- Slow flushing toilets
- Standing water around drains
- Frequently reoccurring clogs
- Unusual staining around drains
Hydro Jetting Services
When you need your home’s drains cleaned, you want it done effectively and efficiently. We offer hydro jetting services to meet that need. As the name implies, hydro jetting uses a powerful stream of water to blast away obstructions in your drains. In the process, it removes any debris or buildup from the inner walls of the pipe. That can help prevent subsequent clogs and keep your drains running well for the foreseeable future.
Sewer Line Repair Options
Your home’s sewer line is the key to its entire drainage system. Unfortunately, it’s also the most challenging part of your home’s plumbing to monitor. The average residential sewer line runs between 18 and 30 inches beneath the ground, so, it can easily sustain undetected damage. A common cause of sewer line damage is tree root incursion. It happens as nearby tree roots spread out in search of water and nutrients. If your sewer line has even a tiny defect, the roots will find it and work their way inside. Your sewer line can also suffer damage due to ground shifts. In those cases, your sewer line could break or collapse.
- Sewage backups
- Foul odors in yard or basement
- Pooling water on the lawn
- Unusually lush grass growth
We offer multiple sewer repair options to suit any need. We may recommend traditional repair methods for isolated damage. In those cases, we would dig around the affected part of the pipe and make a direct repair. Otherwise, we might recommend trenchless repair, which can restore your sewer line with no digging.
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair
Trenchless sewer line repair offers a fast and cost-effective way to restore a damaged sewer line that is also far less invasive and messy than traditional sewer line repairs. It involves inserting an epoxy-laden liner into your damaged sewer line. Then, using heat or UV light, the epoxy cures into a hard surface. In effect, the process creates a new pipe within your existing sewer line.
Video Camera Inspection Benefits
The best way to extend the lifespan of your home’s sewer line is to have it inspected regularly. We offer video camera inspection services to enable that. We can send a camera into your sewer line to see its interior condition up close. That lets us catch minor issues before they worsen and recommend preventive measures when necessary. Ideally, you should have your sewer line inspected at least once per year.
- Cracks
- Clogs
- Roots
- Buildup
- Rust
- And more
Video Camera Pipe Inspections
Our video camera inspection services are good for more than just your sewer line. We can also inspect the rest of your home’s drains with it. Frequently, a video camera inspection informs how we go about resolving a clogged drain. It lets us find the exact location and composition of a clog so we can resolve it quickly and correctly.
Preventive Maintenance & Care
If you want your home’s drains and sewer system to run well, they need regular maintenance. We recommend annual camera inspections at a minimum. We also offer hydro jetting as a preventive maintenance service. You can either schedule it annually or after a camera inspection, as indicated. Hydro jetting can prevent clog formation and minimize unnecessary wear on your drains and sewer. When needed, we also offer leak detection services to prevent unnecessary damage from broken drain lines.
- Extends drain and sewer lifespan
- Prevents plumbing emergencies
- Reduces lifetime repair needs
- Prevents property damage
Book Reliable Local Service
Since 1901, Wolfer’s Home Services has been the go-to provider of drain and sewer services in Portland. We also offer comprehensive sump pump services. Homeowners know to expect quality workmanship, prompt service, and fair prices from us. Our plumbers are well-trained and have decades of combined experience. If you’re ever unhappy about work we’ve performed, we’ll always do what it takes to make things right.
If you need quality drain and sewer services in Portland, contact our team at Wolfer’s Home Services today.
Frequently Asked Questions
With over a century of experience, we are the local drain and sewer experts! Here are some answers to frequently asked questions on the topic.
