Sewer System Backups
We don’t give any thought to our sewer system until it’s backed up. When our toilet struggles to flush, or pungent odors surround our drains, we quickly go into emergency mode. Left long enough, a sewer backup can pose serious health and environmental threats. It’s always best to avoid sewer system backups and act quickly if you suspect yours is backed up.
At Art Plumbing, Air-Conditioning & Electric, we offer the Tri-county area of South Florida a full sewer system backup service.
What Causes A Sewer System Backup?
Chances are, your sewer backup is being caused by one of the following culprits.
Tree Roots
Tree roots tend to be drawn towards underground moisture. If one of your pipes even has a small leak, it could attract a tree root to grow towards it. Once the root reaches the pipe, it could crack the pipe or grow around and restrict the pipe’s flow, causing a sewage backup. No trees close to your home? Tree roots can stretch for feet, so it could be your neighbor’s tree causing the problem.
Blockages
Sewer backups can be caused by items, such as hair, grease, and other solid materials that shouldn’t be flushed down drains. Any cooking oil poured down the sink can tend to congeal and thicken, blocking your pipes. This is why it’s best to properly dispose of cooking oil. Be mindful of everything that goes down your drain. Diapers, wet wipes, paper towels, and sanitary napkins can all cause blockages.
Cracked Pipes
Old pipes are more susceptible to damage. Over time, cast iron and clay pipes deteriorate and crack, leading to sewer backups. Investing in a sewer inspection will allow your plumber to identify what kind of pipes you have and their overall condition.
Heavy Rain
When there’s been a large amount of rain, the municipal sewer system may likely reach its capacity. Capacity issues lead excess water to travel through your home’s pipes, which can lead to sink or toilet backups.
Symptoms Of A Sewer System Backup
There are several tell-tale signs that you might have a sewer backup. If you’re experiencing any of these challenges, it’s best to call your local plumber.
- Water backup from your shower, toilet, or sink
- Bad odors coming from outside or inside your home
- Gurgling toilet noises
- Water pooling around any of your drains
- Drains that are backing up
- Sinkhole developing in your lawn
- Slow drains in general
- Mold & mildew appearing
- Evidence of structural damage
How We Deal With Sewer System Backups
At Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric, we are experienced in fixing sewage backups – here’s how we get to the root of the problem.
Regular Sewer Line Inspections
Prevention is always better than cure. We recommend getting your sewer line inspected once a year. Our technician will identify any signs of damage by using a CCTV camera. This minimally invasive inspection approach gives the technician a real-time look at what’s happening in your pipe. Any clogs will then be cleared by using a plumbing snake. Investing in a regular inspection and drain clearing service will help prevent a major sewer backup.
Snaking
Snaking uses a flexible cable with a coiled end, called a snake. Once our team has decided that snaking is the best course of action, they’ll insert the snake into your drain with a twisting and turning action to dislodge debris. Snaking is especially effective for smaller clogs and backups.
Trenchless Pipe Repair
Your sewage pipes can take on damage from ground movement, tree roots, and corrosion. Thankfully, your broken drain doesn’t always need an excavation. Our trenchless pipe repair technology is a minimally invasive pipe repair solution in which pipe relining is often used. Pipe-relining is where a liner is inserted into the damaged area of piping. This liner is coated with epoxy and inflated over the damaged line. The epoxy self-cures as it takes on the shape of the pipe. Within a few hours, the epoxy hardens and a strong lining is created.
Hydro Jetting
Hydro Jetting uses high-pressure water to clear stubborn sewer clogs such as tree roots and debris. Our advanced hydro-jets blast clogs with between 1,500 – 4,000 PSI of water pressure. This minimally invasive solution leaves your drains clean, and your landscaping tidy. A hydro-jetting treatment will help to improve your overall drainage. Your drains can still contain debris, even if you aren’t experiencing a backup.
Rotary Machine Cleaning
Rotary cleaning is reserved for those extremely stubborn blockages. With this method, our team uses a specialized hose attached with spring-loaded blades. These blades rapidly rotate and remove the blockage causing the sewer backup. Even established root invasions are no match for our rotary cleaning equipment.
We’ve Got Your Sewer System Backups Covered
At Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric, we offer a full sewer system backup clearing service. Our experienced plumbing technicians will inspect and diagnose your sewer system backup quickly and effectively.
As a premier plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning service company in South Florida, we pride ourselves in offering excellent service every time.
Call us today at 1-800-475-1504 for an effective sewer system backup solution.
