Sewer Odor Detection & Repair – Find and Eliminate Nasty Sewer Smells Fast

A persistent “rotten egg” or sulfur smell in your home is more than just a nuisance—it is a sign that sewer gases are escaping your plumbing system. These gases, including methane and hydrogen sulfide, can be hazardous to your health and indicate a structural failure in your pipes. Sewer23™ specializes in sewer odor detection and repair in West Bloomfield and across Metro Detroit, using advanced diagnostics to find the source without unnecessary demolition.

Common Sources of Sewer Smells

Sewer odors can originate from several points in your plumbing, many of which are hidden behind walls or under floors:

• Dry P-Traps: When a floor drain or guest shower isn’t used for a long time, the water barrier in the trap evaporates, allowing gas to flow freely into the room.
• Cracked Vent Stacks: Plumbing vents pipe gas out through your roof. If these pipes crack inside your walls, the gas leaks into your living spaces.
• Faulty Toilet Wax Rings: A degraded wax ring at the base of your toilet can allow sewer gas to seep out every time you flush.
• Damaged Sewer Lines: A break in the main line under your basement slab can release odors that permeate the entire lower level.

How We Find the Leak

We don’t guess where the smell is coming from. We use specialized technology to pinpoint the exact failure point:

1. Non-Toxic Smoke Testing

We introduce a harmless, high-visibility diagnostic smoke into your drain and vent system under light pressure. Wherever the smoke emerges—whether from a wall cavity or a floor crack—we have found your leak.

2. HD Camera Inspection

If the smoke indicates an underground issue, we use high-definition sewer cameras to visually confirm the location and severity of the pipe damage.

3. Multi-Gas Sniffers

For faint or intermittent odors, we use electronic sensors that detect trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide to track the gas back to its origin point.

The Sewer23™ Advantage

Locating a sewer gas leak requires a combination of high-tech tools and deep knowledge of home venting systems. We provide:

• Surgical Repairs: By finding the exact leak, we can often perform a localized repair rather than replacing large sections of plumbing.
• Flat-Rate Diagnostics: You’ll know exactly what the detection service costs before we start.
• Comprehensive Solutions: From replacing a wax ring to trenchless pipe repair, we handle the fix from start to finish.

ODOR DETECTION SPECIAL

$50 OFF Professional Smoke Testing & Diagnostic

FREE Visual Inspection of all basement floor drains

Breathe Easy Again

Don’t try to mask sewer smells with candles or air fresheners. Get to the root of the problem with professional detection from the experts at Sewer23™. We are available for same-day appointments throughout Oakland County.

Call Sewer23™ at (248) 993-3423 to schedule your odor inspection today.