Hey everyone! I'm a new homeowner and we've been living in our property for about two years now. The previous owner mentioned that we would need to scoop out the sewer regularly, so we've been doing that every 3-6 months. What we find in there is this sludgy sand, and honestly, it smells terrible. Is this a common issue? Do most people really have to scoop their sewers? Are there any alternatives to this scooping routine? I'm concerned there might be a bigger problem at play. I appreciate any insights!
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You should definitely get a plumber to run a camera through your sewer line to pinpoint the problem—especially from where it connects to the city's main line. This isn't normal at all, and while scooping might be manageable now, you might face much bigger problems down the line, including costly repairs under your concrete slab. Ugh!
Yeah, the camera is super helpful! Caught a similar issue at my place before it got worse.
Honestly, I've never had to scoop my sewer, whether in the city or out in the country. Sounds like your line might be compromised, like a busted pipe letting in dirt and rocks. You might want to call in a plumber to check things out, just to be safe.
Good call! I've never scooped either. If rocks are getting in, something's likely broken.
Yeah, that’s not a typical issue. Definitely get a pro to investigate!
It sounds like you've got some serious issues going on. Sand and rocks in the sewer could mean there’s a crack or hole in your sewer line, probably due to settling of the house. If everything was sloped correctly, those materials shouldn’t be sticking around in there. Did you get your sewer line inspected when you bought the house? It's definitely worth looking into!
Wow, I didn't think about the settling issue! I thought maybe there was just debris coming from somewhere. Definitely sounds like it's time for a professional.
Totally agree, get that inspection done! You don’t want to end up paying for expensive repairs later.
Ugh, I can’t imagine how expensive that would be! Definitely prioritize getting that camera inspection.