What happens if you have a sewer line blockage?

The sooner you recognize the warning signs of a main sewer line blockage, the better. A clog in the main sewer line that goes ignored or unnoticed can lead to costly repairs but can also expose your family to contaminated water.

How much does it cost to clear a clogged sewer line?

You see, a clog in the main sewer line means all the wastewater that is trying to leave your home now has nowhere to go and is eventually forced back up other drain lines. Think you have a clog in your main sewer line? In Colorado, the average cost for drain clearing ranges from $100 to $500.

How to know when a sewer line needs to be replaced?

1 Location and extent of the problem or sewage leak. 2 Location of your house trap: basement or front yard. 3 Sewer size requirements from your city. 4 Length of the pipe that is being repaired or replaced. 5 Type of replacement: conventional, trenchless, or cured-in-place.

What does a clogged sewer line look like?

Examples of what your sewer cleanout might look like: If your main sewer line is clogged, all the sewage and waste water sitting in the pipes have nowhere to escape. Which means, eventually, the sewage will force its way into a secondary drain. And when this happens, you’ll soon be able to see (and smell) sewage coming up from floor drains.

What happens when your main sewer line is clogged?

And because every water fixture’s drain eventually connects to the main sewer line, a blockage in that main line will affect various drains in your home. If you see sewage standing in (or draining out of) your home’s sewer cleanout, you have a main sewer clog.

What do you need to know about sewer stoppages?

Find the floor drain or fixture that is showing the symptoms of a sewer stoppage. Determine which fixtures are served by the blocked line. Determine if the stoppage is in a branch line or a trunk line. Determine the best location to rod from. Where is the largest cleanout? Which cleanout will allow access to the largest portion of the drain line

Can a full city sewer line be repaired?

Only a dig and replacement of the sagged sewer line can provide a longer lasting repair. When city storm and sanitary lines are full or “charged,” the drain lines that run from the home cannot drain. Additionally, the full city drain lines carry much more debris than the individual house sewers.

How much does it cost to clear a sewer line?

The price varies depending on factors such as the severity and location of the clog. But the good news is that we’ll clear your main drain for just $93. And the best part? If we can’t clear the clog in your main sewer line, the call is free. Just contact us and we’ll send out a plumber to clear your drain. Why Does My Shower Drain Smell Bad?