Most sewer backups start in the main drain — the pipe between your building and the municipal sewer. Over time, soil infiltration, misaligned joints, root intrusion or a collapsed section narrows the line; grease, wipes and debris finish the job.
When sewage cannot drain away, pressure builds until water backs up at the lowest fixtures. Beyond the mess, standing wastewater raises health concerns and can damage finishes quickly. Clearing the line is the first priority; a drain camera inspection afterward confirms whether repairs or preventive cleaning are needed.
Roots of a tree in front of you home seek moisture, in dry (Summer or Winter) weather these roots will make their way into a main drain lateral cracks. These roots cause damage in due time but with a proper yearly drain cleaning and prevention, you can avoid replacing your main drain. In most cases these roots start off small, entering small crack in the pipe; but in due time these shrubs or trees continues to grow along with the roots. In time this will eventually cause your main drain to open or break causing a backup.
When you have a sewer backup in your basement drains such water backing up in your shower or toilet, Plomberie 5 Étoiles team of professional plumbers will analysis your blockage and use a range of methods to solve your problem. Our drain camera inspection will give us the extra eyes needed to determine the cause of you blockage in your main drain and see exactly what is going on inside your drains. We can remove and cut off the roots with our tools as we clean you main drain from any blockage.
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My kitchen sink wasn't flushing despite the underneath pipes being clean. My basement toilet was out of order. I called them at 9:30am, the man clearly explained the fees wit…
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Many property owners incorrectly assume that the city will bear the costs of sewer backup, but this is not always the case. Unless damage is due to a city main blockage or pipe breakdown, homeowners bear the responsibility of costs related to pipe repair or home damage. It’s a good idea to check your insurance plan to ensure coverage before problems occur since many policies do not cover flood damage to your home or business.
Best Practices for Preventing Sewer Backup in Your Home
Avoid pouring materials down your drains that can lead to clogging. This includes grease, butter, and bacon grease as well as foods like coffee grounds, eggshells, and raw flour
Avoid flushing paper towels, diapers, wipes, or other paper products
Switch to plastic pipes to prevent tree or shrub roots from growing into your sewer line
Regularly clear debris from gutters and downspouts and make sure they are not connected to your sanitary sewer line
If your drain is backing up and causing damages, please contact us right away at 514-447-3700. Start by speaking to our qualified technician over the phone, we can help guide you in the process to reduce water damages before dispatching a plumber. Afterward, our professional plumbers will visit your home or business unblock your drain. Whether its sewer backup caused by tree roots entering a broken drain or clogged drain by foreign materials such as paper or grease, we at Plomberie 5 Étoiles can help you.