Most plumbing issues can be considered minor inconveniences, but a blocked septic system can quickly become a disaster. To make matters worse, your sewer lines might extend 20 feet or more from your house, making it extremely difficult to find the obstruction and resolve the problem. Fortunately, professional sewage services have advanced tools that allow them to find blockages anywhere in the system.

How Septic Services Clear Blocked Pipes

Finding the Blockage

Septic systems are normally buried, and there is usually no way of telling where the obstruction is based on which room in the house is having the most significant problems. To resolve these issues, sewage service professionals use high-definition cameras mounted on flexible fiber optic cables. These devices can be pushed down the sewer line, rounding corners and bends in the pipe to show the technician exactly where the issue lies.

How Blockages Are Cleared Out

Being able to see the blockage on video gives the septic professional the chance to choose the right tools for the job. Smaller, compacted obstructions can usually be cleared out using a mechanical snake, which manually clears out the blockage. If it’s especially large or too soft to break up with a snake, professionals turn to high-pressure water jets, which essentially blast away blockages without damaging the pipes.

These techniques are suitable for most blockages, but some situations may require more serious repairs. For instance, if your septic system is blocked by a tree root, the service technician may have to dig up the pipe, cut back the plant growth, and repair any damage.

If your septic system is backed up, call in the professionals at P & H Construction and Septic Service LLC in New London County, CT. Their fully certified team of technicians has been serving homes and businesses throughout the area for over 35 years, and has the tools and expertise to tackle any challenge. Visit their website now for more on their wide range of septic system services, or call (860) 848-8507 to discuss your problems and request an estimate.