Professional Septic Field Line Services in Chattanooga, TN, by Choo Choo Rooter

Septic System Issues: Call Choo Choo Rooter

If your septic system is failing, you'll want to call the professionals to inspect and find the problem. Once the problem is located, you can then focus on the solution. Choo Choo Rooter is your best option for local Chattanooga drain field repair and replacement services. Call us at 423-355-0001 for expert septic line inspection and diagnosis.

What Causes a Septic Field Line to Fail?

Failing field lines may be caused due to a blocked pipe. Septic system pipes connect to drain fields. The processed liquid flows through the pipe into a leach line. Here, there are T-joints that will allow the liquids to flow out of the pipe and into the drain field. If there are any blockages, they are likely in this location. Often, the T-joints break or become clogged as the house settles or as the septic tank begins to settle.


Tree roots that break into the line through any plumbing piping are also reasons for the field lines to stop working. Heavy flooding or rains may also cause the drain field to become saturated, and wastewater may not be able to exit the system, which can cause the system to become sluggish. If the system hasn't been pumped in a while, this may cause the solids to clog or overflow the system into the drain field. Roots from the trees and vegetation that surround the area may also penetrate the pipes and membranes.

How Will I Know It's Time to Repair a Septic Field Line?

When the drains are sluggish or stop, it's probably time for repairs. Snaking the system may not be the solution to the issue. It's likely time to call in the pros and have the entire system inspected.

In many areas, lateral drain fields may be added, or another can be added to the existing system. Failed drain fields will leave odors and wet areas in the surrounding landscaping.

What Is the Process of Installation?

Many drain fields have more than one lateral system in place. If the laterals are used too often, they may back up and fail to go into the overflow of the underused laterals. This will require that the area be dug up with a backhoe. In many cases, the area around it must be relocated or hauled away. Gravel and sand must be trucked into the area and placed into the field. Older systems that weren't properly designed will need to be redesigned so that they will work.

How Do You Avoid Such Issues?

There are many tips that you can use to avoid such issues.

In older homes, you can install a backflow to help aid in the drainage.

You can remove any trees that could clog the lines with their roots.

Never pour grease down the drain.

Don't let soap bars go down the drain.

Never flush anything except bodily waste and toilet tissue; be mindful of how much toilet tissue is used.

Repair drain clogs immediately to ensure that the issue doesn't become worse.

Give Choo Choo Rooter a call today at 423-355-0001, and let us show you how we can help you with your plumbing issues.

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