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Plumbing Excavation Services in McHenry County, IL

Sometimes, hydro-jetting services or conventional electrical cabling can’t remove a sewer line clog. However, ignoring the problem can lead to more significant issues, such as basement flooding. The plumbing professionals at McHenry Plumbing offer plumbing excavation services in McHenry County, Lake County, IL, and the surrounding communities. Our skilled and licensed plumbers have the proper training, experience, and equipment to identify the location of the damage or blockage accurately, remove the section, and replace it with a new pipe. Learn more about our plumbing excavation services today, and then contact us for a project estimate.

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What Are the Signs I Need Sewer Line Excavation?

Your sewer line transports wastewater away from your home. If your sewer line breaks, it can cause that same sewage to spill into your yard or worse, into your basement. Knowing the common signs of a damaged or severely clogged sewer line and replacing it promptly can save you a considerable amount of money and frustration. Look out for the following issues inside and outside of your home:

  • Persistent Plumbing Problems
  • Lush Greenery in Your Yard
  • Unpleasant Odors
  • Pests in Your Yard
  • Pools of Water

Comprehensive Sewer Line Excavation and Replacement

Your home’s sewer line can become damaged, clogged, or completely collapsed for several reasons, including construction work, tree root invasion, or ground shifting. Sewer excavation is the easiest and most effective way to repair or replace your sewer line to ensure the plumbing works efficiently. We follow a trusted sewer line excavation and replacement process, which includes the following:

Inspection

Before the excavation even begins, we inspect the condition of your sewer to ensure the clog can't be removed using less-invasive methods. We will also take the time to uncover the cause and location of the issue.

Excavation

Our team utilizes excavation equipment to quickly unearth the damaged section of your home's sewer line.

Replacement

Once uncovered, our plumbing team quickly replaces the damaged section with a new sewer line.

Clean Up

Once the sewer line has been replaced, we'll bury it beneath the ground.

Schedule Your Sewer Line Excavation Service Today

Sewer line excavation is less costly than trenchless sewer line replacement and can be performed on any sewer system regardless of the material of the line. However, if you have a patio, deck, or landscaping covering your sewer line, they will need to be removed to access your sewer line. Sewer line replacement is a permanent solution to backed-up and slow drains. Speak with our plumbers today to determine if sewer line excavation is right for your home. We offer a lifetime warranty, so you can feel confident the project will be completed correctly the first time. Contact us to get started today.

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