How to locate a broken drainage pipe

Read this checklist to ascertain whether you have a broken drainage pipe in your home…

Here are some tips in locating a broken drainage pipe under your house:

  • If your water bill tends to be unusually high, then it could be that you have a broken drainage pipe.
  • Look at the condition of your septic tank. If it's overflowing with water, then the drainage pipe might have burst.
  • Also check the underground waterline.
  • Check for softer soil in your garden or puddles in the ground.
  • If in your garden, a spot in your grass is greener than other areas, it could be that there's a broken pipe underground.
  • If you suspect that you have a broken drainage pipe which you cannot locate, it is best to hire a thermal camera to locate it or call in a professional plumber to solve the problem.

Note:
If you still can’t locate the broken drainage pipe, call a tradesperson for help!

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