Sewer & Septic Line Repair in Pocatello, ID

Signs of trouble

Several slow drains together, toilets that gurgle when the washer drains, sewage smells near the floor drain, or water rising in the basement. These point to the main line rather than a single fixture, and they tend to get worse rather than better.

Older neighborhoods

Homes built in the early days of the Gate City may still have clay or cast iron sewer pipe. Joints separate over decades of freezing and thawing, roots get in, and pipe can crack or sag. A camera inspection shows the line's condition without digging.

Inspect before you dig

A camera fed through the cleanout shows roots, sags, offsets and breaks, and how far each is from the house. That lets the plumber suggest a targeted repair, or explain why the whole line should be replaced, with evidence you can see for yourself.

Rural septic systems

If you're on septic, slow drains everywhere may mean the tank needs pumping or the outlet baffle is blocked. A plumber clears and repairs the line from the house to the tank; tank pumping and drain field work are often done by a septic contractor.

Protecting the line

Flush only toilet paper, keep grease out of sinks and plant trees well away from the sewer line. On septic, spread laundry loads through the week so the tank isn't flooded all at once.

Getting help

Say whether you're on city sewer or septic, which fixtures are affected and whether anything has backed up. Send a request and a plumber will get in touch.