Emergency Drain Back Up

A clogged sewer drain is among one of the most unpleasant plumbing issues for homeowners. It’s perhaps one of the most important issues to address to keep a home functioning properly. Overflowing sinks, bathtubs, toilets are some of the examples of drain backup.

Sewer backups can be caused by a variety of factors; if you notice sewage backup in your drains, contact PHD Plumbing, Heating and Drain right away for emergency plumbing services. We are available to dispatch a technician 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.

During an emergency drain backup situation, ensure to keep your family out of the contaminated zones. Turn off the water supply to any drains in your home. Turn off the taps in the sinks, don’t use the washing machine or dishwashing machines, and don’t flush the toilets. Do not use any plumbing fixtures, drains, or devices in the home until the obstructions in the sewer lines have been repaired. Turn off the electricity to your home if sewage or water backup occurs near electrical outlets.

Causes of sewer backups

Sewer backups can be caused by a variety of factors; here are a few of the most prevalent.

1. Sewage backs up in the pipeline when solids such as diapers, garbage, plastic, toys or other items become lodged in the drainage system.
2. Over time, the sewage system and pipelines may develop issues such as misaligned pipes, collapses, fractures, and holes and may result in sewage overflows. This can lead to a costly repair or replacement.
3. Tree roots may infiltrate pipeline connections and spread quickly throughout the system. Sewer clogs are common as a result of the roots cracking and damaging the sewage pipelines.

A plumber may initially try to clear your sewage blockage with a drain drill or cable equipment. Food, hair, soap, hygiene items, and foreign objects are all common causes of drain backlog. Traditional drain-clearing procedures may generally eliminate them. If the drain drill or cable device is unable to clear out the obstruction, our technician may use an inspection camera to assess the situation further. Tree roots may have collapsed your pipes, in which case the plumber will need to perform rooter work to break through the tree roots. The technician may then determine the scope of the tree root problem and offer a solution. This may involve hydro jetting, pipelining, or pipe bursting in extreme cases.

Call the professionals at PHD Plumbing today to see how we can help you with your plumbing situation. At PHD Plumbing, Heating and Drain, we understand emergencies can happen at any time of the day and for this reason we provide 24/7 emergency plumbing services to our community. Call us today at 705-627-5725.