Sewer Repair in Bakersfield, CA & Surrounding Areas

A leaking or corroded sewer pipe is not just an annoyance, it also poses a health hazard to you and your family. Almost every homeowner in Bakersfield, California has faced a sewer pipe problem at some point. It’s best to be prepared and know how to approach the problem.

When do you need sewer repair?

The Plumbing Doc offers sewer repair in Bakersfield, CA to fix a number of sewer problems. These include:

• Broken and cracked pipes
• Collapsed or Offset pipes
• Corroded Pipes
• Blocked Pipes
• Roots intruding sewer pipes
• Leaking Pipes
• Bellied Pipes
• Substandard pipes that have deteriorated at a fast pace

As a homeowner, you should be ready for any of these problems. They are quite normal. Even if you have been taking good care of your sewer pipes, sewer problems aren’t guaranteed.

What’s the next step?

If you find that your sewer pipes need repair, it’s time to call a plumber. Before you do that, know your options. You have your sewer pipes repaired through two methods:

Traditional Sewer Repair This involves digging. Your hired plumber in Bakersfield, CA will dig through your garden and driveway to locate your sewer pipes. He will then replace them manually. Such a task takes time, money and patience. You may have to wait for weeks for the plumber to finish the repair work.

Trenchless Sewer Repair With this method, our plumbers will replace your entire sewer pipes without the need to dig trenches. A sewer camera will inspect the condition of your pipes. Using this, our plumbers will either suggest Pipe Bursting or sewer line repair. In both these methods, the entire repair work will be done through one access point. No need for digging trenches and disrupting your entire life.

How to hire the right sewer repair company?

Hiring the right repair company is crucial for the peace of your mind and your pipes. You don’t want to mess that up. The best indication of a good sewer repair company is their experience. How long have they been in the business?

Ask your friends and family for reviews and suggestions. You may find a rare gem, if you ask the right people.

Read the company’s reviews online. Happy and unhappy customers, both, post reviews. Ask for permits and license. When you zero in onto a specific plumbing company, ask to see their documents. Plumbing companies are required by law to submit their documents. When they do this, they are aware of the latest changes in law and other guidelines. This will help you avoid fines in the future.

Get a quote. Before you hire a plumber, ask him for a quote. Sometimes, it’s difficult to quote an exact amount without doing a preliminary analysis. Ask for an estimate. Take into consideration the costs incurred after the sewer pipe line repair. For instance, traditional sewer repair method may seem less costly at first glance. However, plumbing companies don’t include the cost of restorative work- recreating your beautiful landscape and driveways. For a fair estimate, consider these costs also.

Sewer Repair Service for Bakersfield

As a sewer repair company in Bakersfield California, we meet all the above criteria. Call us to get a quote for your damaged sewer pipes. The Plumbing Doc’s experienced and talented technicians will offer you the best sewer repair services for your money.

Sewers can be a frightening thing, but not because of balloon-carrying clowns like the movies may suggest. A damaged sewer brings with it foul odors, leaks and even overflowing sewage.

These problems are not only a nightmare, but are dangerous to the public. Raw sewage can infect our drinking water and is a threat to both human health and animals. It can carry diseases such as dysentery, typhoid fever, gastrointestinal illness and E. Coli, just to name a few.

Don’t wait until a sewer pipe is ready to burst to look into repairs. Understanding the signs of a larger problem is key to preventing a raw sewage catastrophe.

Signs You Sewer Pipe Needs Repair

A high water bill. This is an expensive sign there is a leak in your pipe.

Low water pressure. If your shower and sinks are suddenly having trouble getting water through, this may mean your pipes have expanded and burst, and can no longer let water through.

Foul odor.  Pipes may have pockets of moisture built up as a result of a cracked pipe that produces a fungus-like smell.

Continual clogging. This may mean there is a possible break in your sewer lining, or a blockage like grease build up.

If you have noticed any of these problems, it is important to call a professional to come examine your sewer line right away, particularly if you live in a home older than 40 years. Aging pipes are a common problem in Bakersfield, California, and for many homes all over America.

Pipes installed before the 80s were often created with galvanized steel, which is prone to rusting and corroding. Another common issue is tree root infiltration. Planting trees near your property is great for curb appeal, but not so much for your sewer pipes. Tiny tree roots infiltrate the cracks of the pipe and grow until clogged completely. Shifting soil and storms can also be the cause of these problems. Whatever the cause, we can find the solution with our sewer repair system.

Long gone are the days of digging up your yard for weeks with a noisy crew. Here at The Plumbing Doc, we use a trenchless sewer repair method to fix your system in under a day. Our team will come out with sewer camera inspection equipment and examine the interior of your pipe to determine the exact problem. We can check pipes up to 1000 feet. Once examined, we then can infiltrate the best access point of the pipe and fill the inside with an Epoxy Resin. This then hardens to create a new, sturdier pipe within the existing pipe.

By doing this, there is no need to dig in your yard and restores structural integrity to your pipes. It also takes considerably less time and therefore less money for your sewer repair or sewer line replacement.

Call Us Today

If you have any sewer repair needs, or any other problem, call the Plumbing Doc for the answer. Since 2004 we have been your trusted plumbing service provider in Bakersfield California.