Is a sewer smell outside dangerous?

• <div><p>Sewer gas in any location can cause eye and respiratory irritation if you’re exposed at low levels, or more severe symptoms if you’re exposed at high levels—but fortunately, the fresh air outside means it’s less likely to affect your physical health. However, sewer smells outside can still indicate significant plumbing problems that will need to be dealt with, such as a potentially damaged sewer line or roof vent pipe.</p></div>

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Q: Can I use metal detectors to find my sewer line?

• <div><p>No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.</p></div>

Q: Why does my crawl space smell like a sewer?

• <div><p>A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to clear a commercial drain blockage?

• <div><p>Most blockages can be cleared in 1-3 hours, but severe issues may take longer.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to snake a drain?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-snake-a-drain.htm">Snaking a drain</a> can take as little as a <b>few minutes</b> for small, simple clogs, <b>up to two hours</b> or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2017
It worked out well, they did a nice job. They had to use the light that goes under the ground, so it was more expensive. The price was pretty competitive, but expensive I think. There was time that he was late getting there, but he had an excuse he said. They sent somebody else that was on...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in April 2015
They were very prompt, and dropped what they were doing to assist me since it was a sewer backup. I will continue use this company again in the future.
Mason Mechanical
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Reviewed in May 2008
They were here first thing in the morning. The guys are local and I didn't have to explain anything to them. They have worked for me and the guys dad actually put in the sewer system 40 years ago.
JOE'S SEWER ROOTER SERVICE
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Reviewed in September 2013
I contacted the company at 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning and they returned my call right at 8:00 a.m. Said they would be out to check the clog that day. Did a professional job and the price was very competitive.
WEAVER'S LEVEL BEST SEPTIC
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Reviewed in March 2014
I am a Association Manager for a 36 unit Condo complex. I got a call about 10:00 pm there was a sewer back up in one of the three buildings on the complex and two of the two units on the bottom floor were having sewage backing up in their bathtubs and toilets. Called Roto Rooter and they told...
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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Reviewed in July 2011
He cleaned and fixed a residential sewer main break. The break was difficult to locate and became a multi day project. He responded quickly and very good natured late on Friday night when the problem started and showed up Sat willing and eager to help finish the problem. As the project moved...
ACE SEWER & DRAIN INC
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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

A sewage smell in your crawl space is usually from a damaged or clogged pipe leaking sewer gasses or actual sewage underneath your home, but there are some other common causes. Moisture, from poor or damaged encapsulation or a malfunctioning sump pump, can harbor mold and bacteria, causing a musty smell. Pests can also get stuck in your crawl space and die, which causes a sewage-like odor.

Sewer gas in any location can cause eye and respiratory irritation if you’re exposed at low levels, or more severe symptoms if you’re exposed at high levels—but fortunately, the fresh air outside means it’s less likely to affect your physical health. However, sewer smells outside can still indicate significant plumbing problems that will need to be dealt with, such as a potentially damaged sewer line or roof vent pipe.

Most blockages can be cleared in 1-3 hours, but severe issues may take longer.

Snaking a drain can take as little as a few minutes for small, simple clogs, up to two hours or more for tough clogs located further down the drain line. For tougher clogs, a professional drain cleaner can likely get the job done much more quickly because they have the necessary tools and expertise. However, your drain cleaning pro might not be able to give you a firm time estimate until inspecting the clog and its surrounding plumbing.

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