The pool installer found the sewer line on the property when excavating

You’ve been dreaming of crisp, cool water to dive into on a hot Brisbane day and seeing the first clumps of turf lifted in your backyard was so exciting! So what could turn this dream into a nightmare of sludge and horrendous smells?

Your pool installer just dug up the sewer line on your property.

No one wants to experience this trauma-inducing event; however, it’s more common than you think. There are many reasons a sewer pipe can be broken – and a lack of due diligence in determining where sewer lines are BEFORE breaking ground for a new pool installation is one of them. But don’t waste time trying to figure out who’s to blame or you’ll be up to your neck in it! You need to act FAST. Here’s what you need to know.

What NOT To Do When You Have a Burst Sewer Line

Considering DIY repairs? Please don’t! Stay as far away from the leak as possible. If the smell isn’t enough to deter you, remember that sewerage is a biohazard. The hidden danger of disease-causing pathogens that can be airborne is a real risk and not one worth taking by attempting a DIY repair.

A burst sewer line is a matter for your trusted emergency plumber in Brisbane.

Call The Emergency Plumber

The quicker you can get a burst sewer line under control, the better. An emergency plumber is ready to respond to your crappy dilemma with fully equipped trucks – and all the necessary qualifications and licenses. Only a licensed plumber is legally permitted to work on plumbing and you want to be sure that any repairs are covered by your plumber’s insurance.

Until the plumbers arrive, avoid using water within the home to reduce pressure on the damaged sewerage line. This includes toilets, showers, the washing machine, the dishwasher and anything else linked to your plumbing system. Every drop of water you use inside your house is going to flow down that house drain and potentially pour into the pool excavation via the broken sewerage pipe.

What If My Sewer Line Is Damaged After 5pm?

Don’t panic! Our emergency plumbers are on call 24/7. We’ll assess your emergency and send a plumber out as soon as possible.

Upon arrival, our highly trained plumbers work as quickly as possible, locating the whole sewerage line, assessing the obvious damage, and identifying possible underlying causes. Our trucks are equipped with advanced technology to get the issue identified and rectified as soon as possible. The aim is to repair the damage as soon as possible and have your pool installer back to work. Within a few hours, we aim to return your dreams to hues of blue, not brown.

Got a problem with your sewer line? You need the plumbers Brisbane trusts to get them out of the proverbial! Call Salmon Plumbing now on 3862 2600 – we’re on call 24/7.