Signs of Sewer Backups
- Several drains are clogged, drain very slowly, or are backing up
- Your drains smell bad, especially when you run water in other rooms
- Water gurgles in the sink when you flush the toilet or use the shower
- Your yard is soggy or smelly
Possible Causes for Sewer Backups
- Clogged Sewer Lines
- Tree Roots Growing in Sewer Lines
- Cracked or Collapsed Sewer Lines
- Gutters, Downspouts, and Sump Pumps routed into sewers
- Problems with City Sewers
Tips for Preventing a Sewer Backup
- Avoid putting so-called "flushable" bathroom wipes in the toilet
- Never flush disposable diapers or hygiene products down the toilet
- Use a hair catcher in showers and bathtubs
- Never hook up gutters or downspouts to sanitary sewers
- Install floating backflow drain plugs in open floor drains
- Have your sewer line cleared every 3–5 years to remove clogs and build-up
- Have your sewer line inspected every 6–10 years to check for cracks and wear
- Never pour fats, oils, celery or coffee grounds down the drain, even if you have a garbage disposal
- If you have had several sewage backups before, you may want to install either a backwater valve or an overhead sewer system
Sewer Cleaning Company is proud to offer a FREE video drain inspection (a $225 value). SCC's goal is to keep your home dry, safe from water intrusion from a storm system that may not be working properly, and free from sewer backups—giving you peace of mind that everything is up to par.