When you think about having a leak in your sewer line, you would think you would know right? Unfortunately, there aren’t always alarm bells sounding off when you have a sewer leak which can lead to a lot of damage and headache for anybody! However, if you know what to look for, you will be better prepared to find leaks or at least know when you need to call on professionals to help you sold the problem. ACME Leak Detection is here to share signs that are sure to be present if you have a sewer leak in your home.
Sound of Dripping or Running Water
You should never feel like you are hearing water constantly running only to find your sinks are turned off and the toilet isn’t running. If you hear running water of any kind, this is a big signal there is something amiss. If it sounds like there is water trickling somewhere, don’t ignore it and call someone to get out there and inspect the matter before you are faced with damage to your home.
Wet Floor in House in a Sign of a Pernicious Water Leak
It is never good when you step on your floors to find they feel mushy and soggy. If there seems to moisture under your feet, this is a big sign that there is water somewhere and it is likely coming from a sewer leak. In severe cases where the leak has been left untouched for a long period of time, there is often discoloration on the interior flooring.
House Smells of Rotting Eggs or Sewage Odors
A lot of the time, when you have a sewer leak, you don’t know right away. This can cause mold and mildew to start growing. If you are smelling something dank and moldy, it could be a sewer leak somewhere. Also, sometimes, there will be a pungent odor outside if there is a leak that is allowing waste water to leak into the yard.
Cracks in Foundation Slab
When there is a lot of water that is pooling up around your foundation, it can cause issues. Sewer leaks create the perfect storm for foundation cracks. Sewer leaks create overly saturated soil that will undermine the integrity of the structure.
Soggy Lawn or Swampy Yard
While it is great that your landscaping might be growing unusually well, it can also be a sign of a problem with your sewer line. If you see that there are patches of unusually green lawn, or lawn that is soggy in some places, you may have a sewer leak. This unhealthy bacteria that is often found is raw sewage will eventually ruin your lawn and other plants.
High Water Bill is a Sign of Leaking Sewer Pipe
You should be able to only see small fluctuations in your water bill from month to month. If you notice that you are all of a sudden seeing a big spike, it could be a problem with a leak. This can literally waste hundreds, if not thousands, of water if left undetected.
Leak Detection, Slab Foundation Repair & More in Crosby, Cypress, Friendswood & Greater Houston, Texas
If you feel you may have a sewer leak, don’t hesitate to call ACME Leak Detection today!
