Your home's sewer system is one of its most important features. Modern sewage systems keep homes and commercial properties sanitary and safe for continued use. According to Forbes, the hundreds of dollars spent on a sewer line inspection could save you from paying thousands of dollars for repairs or replacing your sewage system. If your property needs a sewer line installation, here are the three steps required.

1. Determine Line Elevation and Slope

You'll need to know how deep you'll need to lay your sewage line by calculating the elevation and slope. The longer the pipe and the higher the elevation, the steeper the slope needed to ensure good drainage. The starting point is the primary drain for the structure, which is its maximum elevation. The line will end at either a septic tank or a municipal sewage line. The elevation and slope generally are determined by the height differential between the main drain and the endpoint of the sewage line.

2. Mark Utilities and Dig the Trench

You'll need to dig a trench to enable the sewer line installation, but you need to make sure you can safely dig it. Before breaking ground to lay the sewer line, you need to contact your utility service providers so they can mark where their respective utility lines are buried. Knowing where electrical, gas, and other utility lines are buried will help prevent workers from accidentally digging into them and possibly causing a potentially deadly problem. The utilities mark their lines with small flags and lawn paint to protect the utility lines, workers, and your property.

3. Install the Sewer Line

Once the trench is dug, the actual sewer line installation can be done by attaching one end to the main drain and laying the line. Workers can attach the other end to the septic tank or the municipal sewer system so your sewage has a place to go. The line might include piping that enables sewage to leach into the soil and filter naturally if you have a septic tank. A municipal sewage system won't have a leach field like a septic tank would, which makes it easier to connect the sewer line. Once the line is laid, the trench gets filled in with the dirt that workers removed to install the sewer line.

These are just a few steps of the sewer line installation process. When you need a sewer line installed, maintained, or repaired, you can call us at Smitty's Sewer Service to learn more and schedule service for your property. With our over 20 years of industry experience, we look forward to working with you!