Who's responsible for the sewer line between my Ann Arbor home and the street?

You are, all the way to the city main. The City of Ann Arbor puts the sanitary sewer lead on the property owner until it taps into the sanitary main, including the stretch under the road. Your sump pump discharge pipe is yours too, out to the curb drain. A root problem caught early stays a cleaning job, while one left for years turns into a dig. Our drain repair and replacement crew locates the damage with a camera first, so the repair lands in the right spot.

What should I do if sewage backs up into my Ann Arbor basement?

Stop running water right away. Every flush and shower pushes more sewage onto the floor. Keep kids and pets out of the area, and don't plunge the floor drain, since the blockage usually sits farther down the lateral. Take photos before cleanup for your insurance claim. Locally, backups often follow heavy rain in homes where footing drains still tie into the sanitary line, a connection current building code no longer allows. Our sewer system backup team clears the line and runs a camera to find the cause, with same-day visits open 7 days a week. If you're dealing with a sewage backup and need an emergency plumber in Ann Arbor, contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit to ask about same-day service.

Why does my basement floor drain smell like sewage?

A dry trap is the usual culprit. Every floor drain has a U-shaped trap that holds water to block sewer gas. In a basement drain that rarely gets used, that water evaporates within a few months, especially when the furnace runs dry heat all winter. Pour a gallon of water down the drain, then add a spoonful of mineral oil to slow evaporation. If the smell comes back within a day or two, the cause is likely a cracked cast iron drain or a failed cleanout plug. Neither of those is a DIY fix. Older Ann Arbor basements with original cast iron lines see this more often than newer homes do.

What other plumbing services does Mr. Rooter Plumbing offer in Ann Arbor?

Beyond drains and sewers, our crew takes on everyday fixture work and a few jobs plenty of plumbers skip. Every visit starts with an inspection and a written price you approve before work begins. Some of our other services include: Faucet repairs and vanity installs Garbage disposal repair for jammed or leaking units Water softener repair Commercial plumbing services for sewer and drain lines in local buildings Downspout cleaning before the spring storms

How do I book a plumber in Ann Arbor, MI?

Call or request a plumbing appointment online from Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit, and we'll set a time any day of the week. The team that serves Detroit and its suburbs covers Ann Arbor too. Tell us what you're seeing when you book. A backed-up floor drain might need cleaning today, while a lateral that keeps filling with roots might call for a camera and an excavation estimate. Spring is also a good time to have a plumber test your sump pit and set up a basement waterproofing assessment before April rain arrives.

Why choose Mr. Rooter Plumbing for plumbing in Ann Arbor?

Our plumbers have an average of 10 years of experience, including working on older Ann Arbor homes. Michigan licenses plumbers through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and jobs like a water heater replacement generally need a plumbing permit. If you live in a century-old house in Burns Park, you probably know that aging drain lines need special attention. We also take care of plumbing permits when they're required, such as for certain water heater replacements. Before anyone starts working, you'll get a written, flat-rate price to approve, with no extra overtime charges for evening or weekend appointments. Our plumbers in Ann Arbor wear shoe covers to protect your floors, too. And if something isn't right afterward, the Neighborly Done Right Promise® backs our work. If something isn't right, contact us, and we'll come back to make it right. Our Detroit office books plumbing Ann Arbor calls 7 days a week.

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A floor drain that gurgles after a summer storm rarely fixes itself. Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit sends a licensed Ann Arbor plumber to your door, often the same day. Most calls start with a slow drain or a sewer backup. Our plumbers in Ann Arbor work on everything from everyday clogs to problems involving cast iron and clay pipes. You'll see a flat-rate price before work starts. Call our Detroit plumber today and get it fixed right the first time.

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit handles plumbing service in Ann Arbor from the street connection to the faucet, and drain work makes up most of our calls. Drain cleaning clears hair and grease out of kitchen and floor drains. When roots or scale keep coming back, HydroScrub® jetting scours the full pipe wall instead of punching a hole through the clog. A sewer camera inspection comes first on any line that backs up twice, since it shows exactly where the pipe has cracked or a joint has pulled apart.

Sewer laterals under many older Old West Side homes are clay tile laid in short sections. Every seam is a way in for roots. Isolated damage often qualifies for pipe patching or trenchless pipe repair, which fixes the break from a small access pit instead of a trench across your lawn. A lateral that's failed in several spots needs sewer line replacement, and our crew handles the excavation and the city inspection.

Inside the house, the work shifts to supply lines and equipment. Older galvanized pipes often cause trouble with water pressure. Rust builds up inside them over the years, and gradually narrows the opening until you notice the upstairs shower can barely allow water to pass through. Replacing those old lines by repiping with copper or PEX brings full flow back. Our team also repairs and replaces hot water tanks, and we can also check your sump pump if you're looking for an Ann Arbor plumber.

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Our plumbers have an average of 10 years of experience, including working on older Ann Arbor homes. Michigan licenses plumbers through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and jobs like a water heater replacement generally need a plumbing permit. If you live in a century-old house in Burns Park, you probably know that aging drain lines need special attention. We also take care of plumbing permits when they're required, such as for certain water heater replacements.

Before anyone starts working, you'll get a written, flat-rate price to approve, with no extra overtime charges for evening or weekend appointments. Our plumbers in Ann Arbor wear shoe covers to protect your floors, too. And if something isn't right afterward, the Neighborly Done Right Promise® backs our work. If something isn't right, contact us, and we'll come back to make it right. Our Detroit office books plumbing Ann Arbor calls 7 days a week.
You are, all the way to the city main. The City of Ann Arbor puts the sanitary sewer lead on the property owner until it taps into the sanitary main, including the stretch under the road. Your sump pump discharge pipe is yours too, out to the curb drain. A root problem caught early stays a cleaning job, while one left for years turns into a dig. Our drain repair and replacement crew locates the damage with a camera first, so the repair lands in the right spot.
Stop running water right away. Every flush and shower pushes more sewage onto the floor. Keep kids and pets out of the area, and don't plunge the floor drain, since the blockage usually sits farther down the lateral. Take photos before cleanup for your insurance claim. Locally, backups often follow heavy rain in homes where footing drains still tie into the sanitary line, a connection current building code no longer allows. Our sewer system backup team clears the line and runs a camera to find the cause, with same-day visits open 7 days a week. If you're dealing with a sewage backup and need an emergency plumber in Ann Arbor, contact Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit to ask about same-day service.
A dry trap is the usual culprit. Every floor drain has a U-shaped trap that holds water to block sewer gas. In a basement drain that rarely gets used, that water evaporates within a few months, especially when the furnace runs dry heat all winter. Pour a gallon of water down the drain, then add a spoonful of mineral oil to slow evaporation. If the smell comes back within a day or two, the cause is likely a cracked cast iron drain or a failed cleanout plug. Neither of those is a DIY fix. Older Ann Arbor basements with original cast iron lines see this more often than newer homes do.
Beyond drains and sewers, our crew takes on everyday fixture work and a few jobs plenty of plumbers skip. Every visit starts with an inspection and a written price you approve before work begins. Some of our other services include:
- Faucet repairs and vanity installs
- Garbage disposal repair for jammed or leaking units
- Water softener repair
- Commercial plumbing services for sewer and drain lines in local buildings
- Downspout cleaning before the spring storms
Call or request a plumbing appointment online from Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Detroit, and we'll set a time any day of the week. The team that serves Detroit and its suburbs covers Ann Arbor too. Tell us what you're seeing when you book. A backed-up floor drain might need cleaning today, while a lateral that keeps filling with roots might call for a camera and an excavation estimate. Spring is also a good time to have a plumber test your sump pit and set up a basement waterproofing assessment before April rain arrives.

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