07/06/2026
That heavy clay under most Regina properties expands when it’s wet and shrinks when it dries out — and it does this every single year. Over time, that constant movement shifts and stresses the pipes underneath it, especially older ones.
Add in our freeze-thaw winters, and it’s even worse. Ground freezes, heaves, thaws, settles — and your sewer line takes the hit each cycle. Small cracks form. Joints start to separate. And where there’s a crack, tree roots eventually find their way in, looking for moisture.
None of this happens overnight. It’s slow — which is exactly why most homeowners don’t know it’s happening until there’s a backup, a slow drain that won’t clear, or worse, water in the basement.
This is exactly why we recommend a CCTV inspection every few years — it catches problems before they become 2am emergencies.
Not sure how old your sewer line is? Send us a DM and we’ll help you figure out if it’s time for a look.
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