Cast Iron Drains in Older Shreveport Homes
Short answer: homes built before plastic drain pipe became common often have cast iron drains. Over decades they corrode from the inside, crack and catch debris. A camera inspection shows how much life is left.
Request a plumberWhere you'll find it
Drain stacks, lines under slabs and pipes in crawl spaces of older homes in Shreveport, Bossier City and the surrounding towns.
How it fails
Rust scale builds up inside, narrowing the pipe, and the bottom of horizontal lines can wear through.
Warning signs
Recurring clogs, slow drains throughout the house, sewer smells and leaks under the floor.
Camera first
A camera shows scale, cracks and holes, so you know whether to clean, repair or replace.
Descaling
Cleaning tools can remove scale and restore flow in pipes that are still sound.
Spot repairs
A cracked section can be cut out and replaced with plastic pipe.
Lining
Some lines can be lined from the inside without digging.
Full replacement
Badly corroded drains are replaced, often during a remodel or repipe.
Buying an older home
Ask for a sewer camera inspection before closing. It costs far less than a surprise drain replacement and gives you something solid to negotiate with.
Mixed systems
Many older houses have had sections replaced over the years, so cast iron, clay and plastic can all show up in the same line.
Next
See drain cleaning.
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