Sewer Back-ups
Sewer Back-ups
If your sewer backs up, you’re in for an onerous, odorous time. The smell and mess of such an issue is only surpassed by the hassle of getting everything cleaned up and repaired. Of course, unless you know what to look for, you’ll only find out once it’s too late.
A warning sign that a sever back up is coming is slow drainage. The first thing you should do, in this case, is to take a trip downstairs to your basement. Inspect the floor drain and try running some water through it. If everything seems fine, you’ll have to look elsewhere for the problem. If it doesn’t drain well, you’ve most likely found the source of the clog.
You may wonder why this happened. There could be several explanations, but one of the most common causes of this sort of problem is trees. The roots of trees interfere with sewer lines and cause a blockage. Alternatively, it could be that your exterior pipes have collapsed, though this is rarer.
Even if you’re a do-it-yourself type, you may find some difficulty with this problem. You’ll be facing unsanitary debris and potentially circumstances that can be dangerous to your health. If the pipes are collapsed, the problem becomes even more complicated that just removing a blockage.
Your best bet is to call a licensed and experienced plumbing professional. Not only will they be able to help in correctly diagnosing the problem, they’ll be properly trained in how to deal with it. Just leave the mess to an expert!