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Preventable Sewer Pipe Repair

We make sewer pipe repairs every day that could have been prevented. There are some simple things you can do to keep your sewer lines working at maximum efficiently throughout the years. If you live in the Twin Cities, sewer pipe repair is inevitable, but there is some of it that can be prevented. In this blog, we're going to cover just a few of those things. Tree Roots Tree roots growing into sewer lines are a common reason for sewer repair. When a tree root grows into your lines, it not only causes a leak, but also causes a blockage. This can cause a backup into your home or lawn. If you're planting a tree, be sure to take into consideration where your sewer lines are. Don't plant a tree too close. If you are concerned about a current tree in your yard interfering with your sewer line, call us today. Flushed Objects Another common reason for sewer repairs is flushed items causing a blockage. You don't only have to worry about one large object being flus

Leaving Sewer Repair to the Experts

Are you considering fixing your sewer line yourself? We would advise against that. If you live in Minneapolis,sewer repair is best left to the experts at Gene's Water & Sewer. We have an experienced team, ready to take on your project. In this blog, we're going to cover some of the reasons you should come to us with your sewer repair needs. Dangerous Situations Repairing your own sewer lines may be more hazardous than you think. There are a lot of dangers you may not think about. You would have to be concerned with all the effort of digging to reach your sewer line in the first place. Then you would need to figure out exactly where the problem is and fix it. There is health risks associated with dealing with sewage waste. To be safe, stick with the experts. Create Further Damage When trying to complete a sewer line repair on your own, you may end up causing further damage. Without the proper tools, techniques and equipment you may be ill prepared for this type