How to Locate Main Sewer Line Safely and Precisely
To locate the main sewer line, trace the largest interior drain or main stack to the building exit, identify an exterior cleanout, and follow the line toward the municipal connection or septic tank. Confirm the route and depth with a sonde-equipped camera or private utility locator before excavation, especially near old or fragile pipe. Key […]
How to Clean Main Sewer Line: A Safe 5-Step Guide
To clean a main sewer line, identify the blockage through the main cleanout, inspect the pipe with a sewer camera, then use mechanical cabling or hydro jetting suited to the pipe’s condition. A typical professional visit takes 1-3 hours and costs about $175-$900, but a collapsed or broken pipe requires repair rather than cleaning. Key […]