Sewer & Water Line

Warning Gurgle. If you’ve noticed that your drainage system has started to slow down or you are hearing a gurgling sound coming from your toilet bowl, now may be the time to act. Significant problems are created when sewer lines are clogged. Eventually, small roots will start spreading through your pipes. These roots, along with other debris, will begin to back up and create draining issues.

If you hear a gurgling sound coming from your toilet bowl, or your drainage system has started to slow down, contact Miami Plumber and we will send a sewer repair specialist immediately to unclog and repair your sewer system before more damage can occur.

Sewer Problems

When it comes to sewer-line damage, tree roots are usually the culprit. Thousands of feet of roots are always seeking moisture and often find it in your sewer line. Clay tile and older pipes are most receptive to invasion, but tree roots can penetrate even PVC or concrete.

There are a number of other ways a sewer line can break or clog. The ground can shift or the lines could have been improperly installed causing a misalignment. Objects can become lodged in the lines or extreme temperature changes can cause buckling or breaking.

Video Sewer Inspection

Having a video sewer inspection is a way to find where the problem lies without having to dig up your yard and avoid the expense of “exploratory” plumbing. Using a miniature camera can help confirm the structural condition of your lateral pipes and find out exactly what and where the problem is. A video inspection can also tell you if more extensive repairs are necessary, or if just a high-pressure or auger flush can solve the problem.

Trenchless Pipe Repair

Problems with your sewer used to mean a large scale excavation with major yard repairs required once the sewer line repair was completed. Trenchless pipe repair is a more landscape-friendly and faster option that requires very few access points. Trenchless sewer pipe replacement technology saves you valuable time and thousands of dollars by avoiding a massive excavation of your property.

There are two ways to approach a trenchless sewer repair. One way is to place a fiberglass lining inside the faulty pipe to seal any damage, creating a long-lasting repair. This is called pipe relining. Another way to repair a trenchless sewer is to blow apart the existing line and pull through a new, stronger high-density pipe. This method is called pipe bursting.

Your Miami Plumber sewer line professional can recommend the repair method that is best for you.

Contact your Miami Plumber sewer and drain expert by calling 305-985-5138 for help diagnosing problems in your sewer line.

Whenever you turn on your faucet, you get fresh, clean water that's delivered to you directly by one supply water line from the street, under your house, and into your home.

Normally, a water-supply line can work for years without any problems. However, if you notice a recurring wet area in your yard, a discoloration of the water, or a sudden drop in water pressure, you probably are having trouble with your water line. If this is the case, contact your Miami Plumber home plumbing professional so that we may inspect your water line and resolve the problem as soon as possible to avoid it getting any worse.

Finding a Leak in Your Water Line

At Miami Plumber, we use an electronic device to ascertain the precise location of your water line. If needed, the line is charged with nitrogen which helps locate the exactly where the water-line leak is located.

There are many reasons why you may need water line servicing. Tree roots frequently get into the pipes. Water-line failure can also be caused by general deterioration over a long period of time, freezing and thawing, acidic soil conditions, ground movement, high water pressure, and mineral build up and residue.

Repairing the Leak

Sometimes only a part of the water line needs to be replaced. In this case, the damaged sections of pipe are replaced with a high-quality copper, thick-walled pipe.

After the water line is replaced or repaired it is pressure-tested for leaks. Final job approval usually comes after a municipal inspection is performed. After all that is done, your property grounds should be restored to their original condition.

Contact your Miami Plumber home plumbing specialist by calling 305-985-5138 to make sure your water supply line is working properly.

When you need more than gravity to remove the waste water in your home

Most homeowners have no idea what a sewage ejector pump is. However, if your home's bathroom is below the level of your main sewer line, you are required to have a sewage ejector pump. This will raise the sewage to the sewer line level so it can flow from your home to the community septic tank or sewer.

Even if your bathroom is almost level with the septic tank or sewer line, gravity alone may not be enough to drain your waste water as quickly as it should, so you may still need a sewage ejector pump.

Grinder Pumps

A variation on the sewage ejector pump is the sewage grinder pump. This pump uses a grinder similar to that in a garbage disposal to turn the sewage into a more liquefied form before it is pumped out. While sewage grinder pumps reduce the possibility of future clogs, they are a bit more expensive.

Watch What You Flush

It doesn't matter if you have a grinder or ejector pump, you should never flush items that are not easily degradable, such as feminine hygiene products. These types of products can cause huge problems in any system, but the damage can be even more severe and expensive to repair with sewage grinder pumps.

Repair and Replacement

As most people are not very familiar with these systems, a sewage ejector pump should always be replaced by a plumbing specialist. It is critical that you install a pump that is the proper size to meet your home’s plumbing needs complies to all local plumbing codes. For this reason, it is worth the expense to have a professional do the work.

Contact your local Miami Plumber plumbing professional today by calling 305-985-5138 to learn more about sewage ejector pumps and sewage grinder pumps.

Household drains would probably stay unclogged if it was only clean water running down them. Unfortunately, your drains have to deal with dirt, hair, grease, soap, and all kinds of items that can clog them up. The professionals at Miami Plumbing have the tools and training to tackle all your drain-cleaning needs and get your drains cleaned and working properly.

Kitchen Drains

The constant draining of grease, soap, and food waste adds up to drains that run more slowly and clog over time.

Toilet Drains

Baby wipes, facial tissue or other products aren’t designed to disintegrate the way toilet paper is. Flushing these items is typically what causes toilets to clog. Another common issue when kids are present is a flushed toy or sock.

If your toilet is not flushing but the bathroom sink is draining properly, you most-likely have a clog in your toilet trap, but if your sink is also clogged, it could be a more serious issue such as sludgy build-up or an obstruction in your main sewer line. A plumber should be called in this case.

Sometimes all it takes is a few pushes with a plunger to get your toilet flushing again, but if the clog keeps happening call Miami Plumber now we'll take care of it!

Shower/Tub Drains

Water should be continually and completely draining when you are taking a shower and should drain completely within just a few minutes after a bath. If it’s draining slowly, making a drain cleaning appointment will solve the problem.

Bathroom Sink Drains

Hair clippings, grime, soap, and toothpaste can all cause your drain to clog. If you lose a piece of jewelry down the sink drain, don’t run any more water. Call your local Miami Plumber professional, who should be able to retrieve the lost item without much difficulty.

Floor Drains

Older bathrooms, driveways, patios, garages, basements, and laundry rooms frequently have a drain that carries away water and prevents flooding.

Main Sewer Lines

Every drain in your house leads into the main sewer line which is connected to your city septic tank or sewer line. The clogging culprit here is usually water-seeking roots that can break through the line and clog the drain.

If you are having any problems with your drains, contact your local Miami Plumber plumbing professional today by calling 305-985-5138.