A one-way valve in your sewer line stops sewage from flowing back into your home when the main surcharges.
During heavy rain or a city main blockage, sewage can flow backward up your lateral and out of the lowest openings in your home, such as basement floor drains, showers and toilets. A backwater valve contains a flap or gate that lets wastewater leave the house but closes when flow reverses, protecting the interior.
Valves need correct placement, access and maintenance. We install them where they protect the fixtures at risk, with an accessible cover so you can inspect and clean them, and we explain how they work, including the one trade-off: when the valve is closed, water used in the house cannot drain until the flow restores.
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BeforeAfterA flap closes when the main surcharges.
Protect floors, belongings and health.
One backup can cost far more than the valve.
Installed where it protects at-risk fixtures.
Cleanable and inspectable.
Permits and inspections handled.
Every topic has its own page with signs, causes and fixes.
Pipe or methodPVC & ABSSmooth, light and corrosion-proof: the standard for new drain and sewer lines for decades.Learn more 
Pipe or methodCast IronTough and quiet, but it rusts from the inside after many decades. Common in homes built before the…Learn more 
Common problemBellies & CollapsesA sag holds water and solids. A collapse stops flow entirely. Both need repair, not just cleaning.Learn more 
Common problemStormwater ProblemsClogged yard drains, crushed downspout lines and infiltration put water where it does not belong.Learn more Tell us which fixtures are slow, gurgling or backing up and watch a cutaway of your home light up where the blockage probably is.
We ask a few questions, give you immediate tips and send the right equipment.
We look inside the pipe to find the cause, not just the symptom.
You see the findings and approve a price before work begins.
Cable, hydro jetting or repair, with the least disruption to your property.
A second camera pass confirms the line is clear and sound.
We explain what caused it and set up prevention so it does not return.
It is worth considering if you have a basement or lowest-level fixtures below the street sewer level, or if your area has had backups.
Yes. Inspect and clean it regularly, and have it checked yearly.
It stops reverse flow from the sewer main, but not clogs inside your own house line.
Some insurers offer discounts. Ask your agent.
Sewer BackupsWhen the sewer backs up into your home, you need fast help and a plan so it never…Explore 
Floor DrainsBasement, garage and laundry floor drains stay dry only when the line behind them is clear. We keep…Explore 
Sump & Ejector PumpsBasements and lower levels stay dry and drain properly with a reliable sump or sewage ejector pump.Explore 
Cleanout InstallationA cleanout is a door to your sewer line. It makes cleaning, inspection and emergencies faster and cheaper.Explore Tell us what is going on and we will call you back quickly.
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