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Originally Posted by Idaholady
I am new to TV and have had a horrendous sewer problem in the home I recently purchased. The plastic (whatever happened to concrete?) pipes in the front yard were laid incorrectly 12 years ago so they have large cracks in two places with roots invading, etc. It is so bad I have had to move out temporarily. Has anyone else ever had this problem and how was it resolved?  |
I'm very extremely sorry for your troubles. Whoa! I've been through the same thing twice. The second time I was forced to hire an Officer for Traffic Control during the excavation and repair. $60 per hour for him to sit in his car and listen to motivational discs. It was Orangeburg Pipe which is known to deteriorate over time. What a mess it was.
I'm surprised that you have had this problem. Chances are that when they backfilled the area and that they applied to much pressure with the backhoe and whacked up the pipe. It should be no more than a two-day repair IMHO. I wish you luck and hope you can put this terrible event behind you.
Get an Inspector and a Permit if Necessary. You'll be glad you did.
I haven't heard or seen evidence of anyone else having this exact problem.
The two houses in Marion County which took years to straighten out had problems with underground drainage pipes. They blamed it on a Sinkhole. IMHO I don't think that assessment was correct. The Drainage pipe was damaged and it took years for the damage to show its face. Just like in your yard. Lawyer Up and see what a professional has to say about your case.