[ktemp]

I was told by a plumber that the line is clogged, the snake will not clear it and that we should consider paying around 6-7 hundred dollars to have him pressure clear it with some big machine. Does anyone have any advice here or just go ahead as the alternatives are more money? Thank you

[homebirthmom]

We had to do that not too long ago. If you have the money, it's definitely worth it. Also, if you don't do it, and it needs doing, then you could run into further problems down the road.

[ktemp]

We had to do that not too long ago. If you have the money, it's definately worth it. Also, if you don't do it, and it needs doing, then you could run into further problems down the road.

Thank you for responding with your opinion.

[speedball1]

Let me explain a bit about my drainage problem and how I repaired it. 54 year old house. The builder used sub standard cast iron in the drainage. The 4" house main was completely ate up on the bottom of the pipe , blocked with roots and welling up in my living room floor. I was sure that the main had broke in two and I would have to jack hammer up the floor and tunnel under the foundation to transition to PVC, pick up the back bath and move the main outside the house but I had to know what was going on under the slab so a friend suggested running a camera down there. There was no distinct break in the main, however,it was completely ate up on the bottom. That's when Rooter Man of Sarasota and Gulf Coast Florida suggested relining the main. It took a day to clear the roots and pressure jet clean the main. Next day they came back and relined the main with epoxy. I now have a sewer main that will out last me, (50 year guarantee) and the best part is that I didn't have to, tear up my house and the cost was under half of what I figured to take the main outside around the house. Another big bonus was that it was done without any muss or fuss. When they were finished I kept a piece of the epoxy liner to check it out. It was white and had the same thickness of Schedule#40 PVC.
I was amazed at the equipment RooterMan had outside my place. The equipment he had cost upwards of $100,000.00. I had a yard full of Hi tech stuff that took a technician to run it. There were 3 men and 2 trucks to do the job. And it was completed in two days. In my day I was a working plumber with 50 years experience under my belt but RooterMans equipment blew me away. Lottsa difference from the old days when I went out on a sewer call with a Ridged K-60 Sewer Machine and a ladder to get to the roof vent. I just wanted to point out that there's another option besides replacing drainage that the years have ruined. If your pipes are a candidate for a reline job I strongly suggest you look into it before you decide to replace the drainage pipes. I did and saved a bundle in addition to keeping my home intact. I can't recommend relining over replacement enough and I'm speaking both as a homeowner and a plumber. Thanks RooterMan!
Hope this helps. Tom

[Milo Dolezal]

It is called Hydro-Jet Sewer Cleaning and it is mostly used if you have sludge accumulated in your sewer, like in restaurants, large condominium complexes etc.

I think your project requires a plumber who is willing to break a sweat instead of trying to create more income for himself.

Tom, nice story: but Ktemp may have a simple clog in his/her drain...

[speedball1]

Tom, nice story: but Ktemp may have a simple clog in his/her drain...

You're most likely correct Milo, but I like to offer options and alteritives. Tom