How often does my sewer need to be cleaned out?
We recommend that you perform annual maintenance on your sewage system, including a professional sewer cleanout. The service keeps the pipes free of any barriers, leaks and other problems that may cause costly problems later.
If your sewer has not been professionally cleaned, you may noticed some signs that your sewer needs professional cleaning.
How do I know if I need sewer cleaning?
Sewer problems do not always do what you expect. Most homeowners believe that is the bathtub backs up, the problem is in the bathtub drain. With sewer backups, though, that is not always the case. You may notice that when you flush your toilet, you hear water moving up your bathtub drain. You may also notice that every time you wash your clothes, your toilet overflows, or using the sink makes the water in the toilet bowl rise and fall. These types of subtle, and sometimes not so subtle signs, are your sewer system telling you that there’s a problem.
More Than One Drain Backs Up
All of the drains and toilets in your home feed into a single sewer pipe. If more than one toilet or drain is having problems, chances are that you have a blocked sewer pipe. Most homeowners call a plumber, but only a trained sewer professional can find and repair the real problem.
Leaks at the Cleanout
Your sewer pipes are buried underground, and every home has a special capped pipe that gives you access to the main sewer pipe. Why would you want to ever mess with the sewer cleanout? Because if you remove the cap and see water moving up and down the cleanout pipe, you have a blockage in the sewer line. You can take a quick peek, replace the cap and then call our sewer cleanout professional to take care of the messiest part of the job!