Plumbing Service in Hampton Roads, VA
When every drain in the house slows down at once, or sewage backs up into a tub or floor drain, the problem is in the main drain or the sewer lateral that connects your home to the city system. Pellon Morel Solutions troubleshoots sewer and main drain problems throughout Hampton Roads with camera inspection, main line clearing and clear, honest repair recommendations.
Hampton Roads is a tough environment for sewer laterals. Older cities like Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampton have clay and cast-iron laterals surrounded by mature tree roots, while the region's high water table, tidal flooding and soft soils cause pipes to settle and separate at the joints. A camera inspection is the only reliable way to see which of these you are dealing with.
Roots enter at joints in clay or cast-iron pipe and grow into a mat that catches paper and waste. Clearing helps temporarily; the roots return unless the entry point is repaired.
Sections of pipe that have settled hold standing water and solids, causing repeated slow drains. Offsets at joints snag debris and can eventually collapse.
Decades of buildup narrow cast-iron pipe, and grease from kitchens accumulates in the lower sections of the line.
Wipes, hygiene products and toys are frequent causes of sudden main line blockages.
We find the best access point and learn how the backup is behaving to decide on the right approach.
Heavy-duty cabling opens the blockage and restores flow so the home is usable again.
A sewer camera shows the pipe material, condition and exact location and depth of any roots, breaks or bellies.
Depending on what we find, the answer may be periodic maintenance, a spot repair of one section or replacement of the lateral. We give you the facts and the estimate; you make the decision.
Sewer problems are expensive to guess at. Without a camera, a homeowner can pay to have a line cleared repeatedly when a single offset joint is the actual cause, or be sold a full replacement when a short spot repair would do. Professional diagnosis puts a camera in the pipe, records what is there and bases the recommendation on evidence. Sewage exposure is also a health hazard, so backups should be handled promptly and safely.
This service is available for homes and small businesses throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia, including:
In Hampton Roads cities, homeowners are generally responsible for the lateral from the house to the connection at the public main. If our camera shows the problem is in the public portion, we will tell you so you can contact your utility.
If a main line has backed up more than once, if you are buying an older home, or if drains slow down after rain, a camera inspection gives you a clear picture before spending money on repairs.
Request a free estimate online, schedule service, or call our bilingual team. We serve all of Hampton Roads, VA.