Every season, changes in weather patterns and temperature bring different challenges to homeowners. While the winter carries a risk of frozen pipes, heating issues, and heavy snow, the summer’s main problems are heavy rains and stormy winds. These weather patterns can create conditions that damage or overwork your home plumbing system. Even city water systems and sewers can be overwhelmed by excess rain in the summer months. In the region of Chester and Philadelphia Counties, May through September have the highest precipitation levels of the entire year, adding up to an average total of over 20 inches. If you experience damage to your plumbing system this summer from rains or other causes, ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration can help. We provide comprehensive plumbing repair, including full sewage cleanup in Coatesville, PA, and its local communities.
Sewage Cleanup
In any case, where plumbing is compromised, taking precautions with sewage cleanup is important. Not only can raw sewage and leaking water pose a health risk, these problems also can create an environment conducive to mold growth. Molds like the infamous Stachybotrys chartarum (black mold) thrive in spaces affected by plumbing backups and other sources of sewage.
Sewage Cleanup Signs
This summer, there are several signals you can look for if you suspect a plumbing failure or sewage leak:
- Heavy rain: In the summer months, if a storm dumps an excessive amount of rain or there is a string of storms multiple days in a row, you can expect some plumbing failures in the area. While your plumbing may be just fine after heavy precipitation, it’s still a good idea to keep an eye on the weather and understand how it could have impacted your plumbing pipes.
- Indoor odors: Unexplained odors in your basement or lower floors can be a sign of sewage or plumbing leaks. Mildewy, dank smells, or the foul odors of sewage inside are almost always a sign of plumbing system damage.
- Lush grass: In areas near your home’s foundation or over an in-ground septic tan, you may see a sudden growth in healthier, greener grass. This can be a sign that wastewater is backing up and overflowing into the ground.
- Slow draining: If one sink or tub in your home begins to drain slowly while others drain at normal rates, this can be the result of a backup in your plumbing. While that backup may be local to the backflow section of sink pipes, it may also be a sign of a larger overflow in other areas of the plumbing system.
Summary
Summer can do a number on your plumbing, but in every case, damage can be reversed with the right attention. Our team of expert technicians can quickly and effectively provide sewage cleanup in Coatesville, PA, including sanitation and mold mitigation. To learn more about our services, contact ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration at (610) 524-8003 to reach our main office.