Sewer backups occur for various reasons and can pose serious health risks. Several examples of frequent causes of sewer system backups are as follows:
- Collapsed pipes
- Improper installation
- Misaligned joints
- Soil settlement
- Grease or oil buildup
- Uneven ground
- Clogged drains
- Tree root infiltration
Signs Your Commercial Sewer System is Backed Up
Sewer backups in commercial locations can lead to major disruptions and health risks. Identifying early warning signs of a sewer backup is essential for taking swift action with Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Denver, helping to avoid additional issues. Early detection allows businesses to reduce the dangers linked with sewer backups while ensuring their facility operates smoothly.
Slow-Draining Fixtures
If your toilets, sinks, or floor drains are draining slowly or not at all, this problem might indicate a sewer backup. Other signs include water gathering around drains or gurgling noises from plumbing fixtures, suggesting a blockage in the sewer line and hindering proper drainage.
Unpleasant Odors
An offensive smell similar to sewage or sulfur is typically the initial indication of sewer blockage. This scent might escape from the drains in sinks, toilets, or other plumbing features, signaling improper wastewater flow.
Unusual Sounds
If your drains make bubbling or gurgling sounds, especially after you flush a toilet or run water, it could mean air is caught in the pipes due to a sewer line blockage. These noises happen as trapped air pushes its way through the obstructed sewer line.
Water Backing Up
Water rising in drains or spilling from toilets and sinks is a sure sign of a sewer blockage in your system. If you see water emerging from a lower drain when you use fixtures in your upstairs working space, it's likely there's an obstruction in your sewer line.
Wet or Soggy Areas
Unexpectedly wet, damp, or soggy spots on your property, especially spaces close to sewer lines, may signal a sewer backup in your business's system. This issue suggests wastewater isn't draining correctly, causing water to seep into nearby areas.
Solutions for Your Business’s Sewer System Backups
Our expert service professionals will find the best method to clear your drains. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Denver, our highly trained and versatilely skilled team uses video camera equipment to inspect your pipes and identify the exact location and severity of the problem. Below, we discuss some solutions for sewer system backups:
Drain Cleaning
We carry out drain cleaning services that thoroughly rid your sewer line of difficult clogs.
Pipelining
During the pipe lining process, we carefully insert and install a sleeve to line and seal your sewer pipes.
Hydro Jetting
Hydro jetting services utilize high-pressure water streams that eliminate clogs as they blast through your pipes.
Pipe Bursting
Pipe bursting involves eliminating your current pipe with hydraulics and installing a new pipe in its place.
