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Many, many homeowners in Los Angeles County think of the sewer system as the city's problem. If something goes wrong underground, then the city sends a crew… and life moves on.
That assumption holds true for the public sewer main running beneath the middle of the street, but it stops exactly at the point where the private lateral connects to that main.
Everything from that connection point to the home belongs entirely to the property owner. Every foot of pipe, every repair, every backup, and every inspection is the property owner’s responsibility.
That may sound intimidating, but there is good news.
Like your roof or HVAC system, your sewer lateral can last for decades with proper care. Routine inspections, smart habits, and timely plumbing repair service go a long way toward preventing emergencies.
Hiring a trained and uniformed plumber is quick and affordable as long as Rooter Guard is around. Call or message us today to learn about our services, prices, and availability. We also offer emergency sewer repair in Burbank, CA.
Your sewer lateral works every hour of every day, whether you notice it and give it credit or not. Because it is buried underground, it's easy to forget it even exists… but ignoring it doesn’t make problems disappear.
Over time, sewer laterals can develop:
This is why it is always advisable to schedule an annual or biennial plumbing inspection. Routine inspections uncover these issues before they turn into expensive emergencies. Finding a small problem today is much easier than digging up a failed sewer line tomorrow.
If it has been years since your sewer line was inspected, now is a great time to schedule an appointment with an experienced plumber at Rooter Guard.
While plumbing inspections are important in detecting issues in a timely fashion, it’s proactive measures that help prevent the issues in the first place.
Perhaps the most important thing to do is be mindful of what goes down the drains. Here are some things that should NOT be allowed in your sinks and drain line:
In short, anything hard, fibrous, starchy, or non-biodegradable should stay out of the plumbing system entirely. Toss them in the trash instead, or compost them if applicable.
Sewer lateral problems rarely surface dramatically and all at once. They develop gradually and give you clues and warning signs. Catching those red flags keeps a repair manageable. So, watch out for:
Noticing any of these warning signs at an LA County property? Contact Rooter Guard for quick and affordable plumbing repair service. Our team responds fast and arrives equipped to assess the lateral and recommend the right course of action.
Whether you need to schedule a convenient appointment or arrange emergency sewer repair, the team at Rooter Guard is always ready to take your call or message.
Contact Rooter Guard now to book a date for a suitable time or request a plumber come out for urgent plumbing repair service!
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