When the sewer backs up into your home, you need fast help and a plan so it never happens again.
A sewer backup is a stressful emergency: water rising in a floor drain, a tub that will not stop gurgling, a basement bathroom overflowing. The first step is to stop using water in the home and call. We respond quickly, clear the blockage and get your drains flowing so the water can recede.
Cleanup of the affected area is a separate job, and we can point you to restoration professionals. Our job is to find out why it happened with a camera and then to prevent a repeat with repairs, scheduled cleaning or a backwater valve that stops sewage from flowing back into your home.
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BeforeAfterWe prioritize backups.
Cable and jetting equipment on the truck.
Roots, grease, a sag or a city main issue.
Install a valve that blocks reverse flow.
Help documenting the problem for insurance and utility.
Schedule cleaning or repairs.
Every topic has its own page with signs, causes and fixes.
Common problemTree RootsFine roots find a crack or an open joint, then grow into a net that catches everything flowing…Learn more 
Common problemBellies & CollapsesA sag holds water and solids. A collapse stops flow entirely. Both need repair, not just cleaning.Learn more 
Common problemWipes & FlushablesWipes labeled flushable do not break down like paper. They tangle with each other and with grease to…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 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.
Stop using water, keep people and pets out of the affected area, do not use electrical items near water, and call us.
Standard homeowners policies often exclude it unless you add a rider. Check your policy.
It depends on where the blockage is. A camera shows whether it is on your line or the city main.
Clean the line on a schedule, repair defects and consider a backwater valve.
Backwater ValvesA one-way valve in your sewer line stops sewage from flowing back into your home when the main…Explore 
Main Line CleaningWhen several drains slow at once, the main line is the suspect. We clear it from the cleanout…Explore 
Emergency ServiceBackups do not wait for business hours. Call us any time and we will be on the way.Explore 
Sewer Camera InspectionSee inside your pipes. A camera inspection finds roots, cracks, sags and breaks, and gives you video proof.Explore Tell us what is going on and we will call you back quickly.
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