Red Clay Expansion and Pipe Stress
Durham's heavy Piedmont red clay soil behaves like a sponge. It swells up during wet spring rains and shrinks during dry summer spells. This constant shift puts immense physical stress on your underground water and sewer lines. Older homes in neighborhoods like Trinity Park or Watts-Hillandale are especially vulnerable to pipe bellys or cracks. Keep an eye out for soggy patches in your yard or sudden drops in water pressure.
