There is nothing more frustrating and disgusting to deal with than a sewer backup in your home. You don’t even realize how much you rely on this part of your plumbing system multiple you have sewage backing up into your home. As horrible as this is, homeowners can put some things in place to help you avoid this issue in the future. Damorie Construction is here to talk about some of the most common causes of sewer backups and what can be done to avoid them.
Common Reasons Your Sewer is Backing Up
While it seems like a sewer backup is an emergency, it doesn’t always have to be. Once you know why they are happening, you can put some preventative measures in place to avoid them.
– Clogs: When you turn on the water and hear the drain gurgling or the toilet struggles to flush, it is a sign that you have a clogged drain. Clogged drains can happen for a number of reasons. Sometimes they are caused by oils, hair, flushable wipes, dental floss, cotton swabs, feminine hygiene products and more than have been flushed or put down drains when they shouldn’t have. Your pipes are only about 6 inches in diameter and can’t handle some of the things that are flushed down the drain. This can be avoided by putting appropriate things down the drains and toilets in your home.
– Roots: Another common issue is tree roots. They are naturally drawn to the fertile water in your sewer line. They often grow around them and crush them or push through the pipes completely. This can wreak havoc on your sewer line. It is vital that before any trees are planted on your property that there is thought put into it. You need to think about its growth and what will happen when the tree gets larger. Try and plant them away from the sewer line in the ground.
– Blockages in Main Line: The city is in charge of the main sewer line connected to your house. If there is a blockage in this line, it can cause it to back up into your house. If there is a sewer main blockage, it is going to impact all the drains in your house at once.
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If you are struggling with a sewer backup, it is important that you get to the bottom of what is causing the issue. Once that is taken care of, you can turn to Damorie Construction to help you put all the pieces back together. We will do what needs to be done to get your sewer line fixed and order restored in your home. We provide excavation work that will allow the repair to be made with as little disruption to your property as possible. We will send our most skilled and experienced team to work with you. Call us today!
