Repair for Residential Sewer System Backups in glenside, PA

A sewer system backup is a plumbing problem that occurs when sewage and wastewater back up through the pipes and drains into a sink, bathtub, toilet, or shower. This can happen if the sewer line is broken, there have been heavy storms or rains, there is a backup of the city’s sewer line, or if the sewer pipe is clogged.

We will first determine the underlying cause of the backup. Depending on the cause of the problem, we will use one of these sewer line repair methods:

Rooter Work and Hydro Jetting Services

If your sewer line failure is due to a clog, we can use our powerful drain rooter or highly pressurized water jets to eliminate the clog. Our drain rooter can extend hundreds of feet into the pipe and break up clogs caused by tree roots, organic matter, toilet paper, sludge, and other debris. Our HydroScrub® drain jetting service can blast apart decades of debris lining your pipes, so they are clear and clean again.

Pipe Relining

If your sewer line has a small hole or crack, we can use our pipe relining technique for sewer line repair. We will insert a special, quick-hardening liner into the pipe. As it dries and expands, it seals up holes, punctures, and cracks and prevents new ones from forming.

Pipe Replacement

If your sewer line is badly damaged and can’t be repaired, we will recommend pipe replacement. Our new pipes resist corrosion, rust, chemicals, tree roots, pests, and leaks.

A sewer line can become clogged, cracked, or damaged for many reasons. The most common ones seen by homeowners are:

• Tree root intrusions
• Flushing trash or other debris down the toilet
• Pest or rodent infestations
• Vibration from heavy traffic, construction, or earthquakes
• Damage caused by the ground frequently freezing and thawing
• Clogs formed by grease, oil, fat, and waste
• Old, poorly maintained, or poorly installed sewer lines
• Improper sewer line repairs
• Problems with the city’s sewer system
• Heavy rainfall or flooding

You may not always be able to prevent a sewer system backup. You can take some steps to reduce the risk of one occurring:

• Schedule routine sewer line inspections.
• Don’t pour grease, oils, fats, chemicals, or paint down the drain.
• Only flush waste and toilet paper down the drain.
• Don’t flush trash, wipes, tampons, pads, cigarettes, condoms, toys, or other items down the toilet.
• Use your garbage disposal according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• If you don’t have a garbage disposal, don’t rinse food down your drain.
• Replace old and damaged sewer lines.
• Ask us to install backflow valves or standpipes at lower-level drains.
• Install a sump pump or flood detection device.
• Don’t plant trees near your sewer line.

You should call a professional when you notice signs of a sewer line failure. You can also call a professional as a preventive measure. If you notice that you have slow drains or clogged drains, our professionals can offer drain cleaning services and other methods of preventive plumbing maintenance to reduce your risk of a sewer system backup.