Rainy Days, Rising Risks: How Spring Storms Can Expose Sewer Line Problems

Don’t let wet weather back up your plans.

Spring rain can feel refreshing—unless it leads to unexpected plumbing issues. In Houston, where clay soils and older pipes are common, wet weather often brings long-buried problems to the surface. If your yard smells musty, your drains start gurgling, or water backs up into the house after a storm, your sewer line might be trying to tell you something.

At Houston Plumbing Inspections & Services, we use advanced sewer camera inspections and hydrostatic testing to pinpoint plumbing problems that aren’t visible to the naked eye—especially the ones that show up when spring rains hit.

🌧️ Why Spring Rain = Sewer Trouble

When the ground becomes saturated after days of rain, several things can happen:

• Soil shifts can crack or misalign underground sewer lines.

• Tree roots, seeking moisture, invade tiny cracks and quickly expand.

• Hydrostatic pressure builds around the foundation, pushing water through weak points in your plumbing system.

• Backups become more likely when storm water overloads aging or damaged pipes.

🚩 Warning Signs to Watch For:

• Drains that gurgle or empty slowly after a rainstorm

• Water or sewage backing up into tubs, toilets, or floor drains

• Bad odors in your yard or inside the home

• Mushy or unusually green patches of grass near the sewer line

These signs mean it's time to investigate—before a small issue turns into a major repair.

🔍 How We Help:

• Sewer Camera Inspections allow us to look inside the pipe and find cracks, clogs, root intrusion, and collapsed sections—without digging.

• Hydrostatic Testing helps detect leaks under the slab that can’t be seen but may be causing foundation damage or high water bills.

A technician conducting a sewer line inspection

✅ Peace of Mind, Rain or Shine

Whether you're buying a home, selling one, or just want to avoid an unexpected (and unpleasant) backup, now is a smart time to schedule a professional plumbing inspection. Spring rains help us find the problems. We help you fix them—before they cost you.

Call Houston Plumbing Inspections & Services today to book your sewer line inspection or hydrostatic test.

📞 713-723-4215