The Top Causes of Cracked Pipes

Speedy Rooter Plumbing is a well-known provider of sewer line repair services in Charlottesville, Cozet, and surrounding communities. As part of our commitment to customer care, we like to educate and inform our new and established clients on subjects related to the services we provide. To that end, we offer the following facts on some common culprits behind pipeline cracking.

Cold Weather

As water turns to ice, its volume increases slightly. If water that’s contained inside a pipe freezes solid, the slight expansion in size can cause pipe cracks to develop. Freezing is generally a bigger problem for exposed water supply lines than for sewer lines that are partially protected by being buried underground. If you notice any signs of a leak, schedule sewer line repair in Cozet, VA, right away.

Corrosion

Pipe corrosion due to long-term exposure to high-strength wastewater or minerals in the soil can lead to weakening and cracking. In some cases, the problem can become so severe that it’s necessary to completely replace sewer line sections to restore the system’s structural integrity.

Tree Root Growth

Tree root incursion into a line through tiny separations between sections can promote the development of pipe cracks as the roots grow and expand. Our trenchless sewer repair services are capable of sealing pipelines so that tree roots never have a chance to get inside the pipe in the first place.

Heavy Foot Traffic

Soil loads or heavy traffic over a subsurface pipe can generate enough force to create cracks in the line. If a pipeline collapses completely before it can be reinforced with a new liner, traditional sewer line replacement is often the only viable repair option.

Make Speedy Rooter Plumbing your choice for plumbing solutions. Contact us at the first indication of sewer line issues to schedule a service visit at your location right away.