There are so many different aspects to home maintenance when you are a homeowner. By and large, when something goes wrong, it is your responsibility to fix it. Unfortunately, there is a lot that go wrong in a house. One of the big things that most homeowners dread is a problem with the sewer line. When there are sewer line issues, it can leave homeowners wondering what part of the line is their responsibility and what part of the line is the city’s responsibility. The Original $49.95 Plumber is here to talk about sewer line issues and when the city will step in to fix it.

Is the City or Homeowner Responsible for Waste Drains on Property?

If you ever have a question about what portion of the sewer line you are responsible for, you can always contact your town or city to get those answers you need. When it comes to a sewer leak or a broken line, it usually depends on where the problem is when it comes to who is responsible for fixing it. Following is how your sewer line is more than likely set up.
– Upper Lateral Sewer Line: The upper lateral sewer line will run from your home to the property line where it comes into contact with the lower lateral sewer line. The homeowner is usually the one that is responsible for this portion of the sewer line.
– Lower Lateral Sewer Line: This portion connects to both the upper lateral sewer line and the city’s sewer line. Still, if there is something that goes wrong with this portion of the line, the homeowner is the one that will be in charge of fixing it.
– Main Sewer Line: This is the main sewer line that your lower lateral line will connect into. It is a drainpipe that is usually about 12 inches long. The city is responsible for any problems with this portion of the line.

Signs of a Collapsed Sewer Line & Other Problems

There are several signs that are usually present when you have a problem with your sewer line. It is important to know what the signs are so that you can make arrangements to have it repaired as soon as possible. Here are some things that you should be looking for.
– Slow drains or toilets that won’t flush
– Foul odors on your property
– Puddles of water on your property
– Clogs you can’t get rid of

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If you are seeing signs of a sewer line problem on our property and in your home, it is time to call The Original $49.95 Plumber to do a sewer line inspection to get you the answers you need. We have the equipment needed to get an in depth look at what is going on in your sewer line so you can avoid bigger problems down the road. Call us today!