Sewer backing up in Plymouth?
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If sewage is backing up
- Stop running water: no flushing, laundry, dishwasher or showers.
- Keep people and pets away from the backup. Sewage carries bacteria.
- If you have a basement floor drain or cleanout, don't try to open a pressurized line yourself.
- Call a plumber. A backup in the lowest drain usually means a main line blockage.
Signs of a sewer line problem
Several drains slowing down at once, gurgling toilets, water coming up in a basement floor drain, sewage smells in the yard or an unusually green, soggy patch over the line are all warning signs. One slow drain is usually a local clog. Many at once points to the main line.
Camera inspection first
Before anything gets dug up, a plumber runs a camera through the line to see what is actually wrong: tree roots, a sag or belly, a crack, a collapsed section or buildup. That tells you whether cleaning and root cutting will do, or whether the line needs repair.
Repair options
Roots and buildup can often be cleared with cabling or hydro jetting. Damaged sections can be fixed by excavating and replacing the pipe, or in many cases with trenchless methods like pipe lining or pipe bursting, which avoid tearing up the whole yard or driveway. Work on the section under the street may involve the city, so a plumber will tell you where your responsibility ends.
Sewer Line Repair in Plymouth and nearby Maple Grove, Medina, Wayzata, Minnetonka, New Hope, Golden Valley and Hamel.
Common questions
Who is responsible for the sewer line?
In most Minnesota cities the homeowner is responsible for the service line from the house to the connection with the city main, but the rules vary. Check with the City of Plymouth for your property.
Is trenchless sewer repair always possible?
Not always. It depends on the pipe's condition, material and layout. A camera inspection is how you find out.
How do I prevent tree root problems?
Regular cleaning on lines with known root intrusion helps, and a lined or replaced section stops roots from getting back in. Avoid planting trees right over the sewer line.
Need sewer line repair in Plymouth?
Tap to call now(763) 373-7519Answered 24/7. Tell us what happened and a local plumber serving Plymouth will call you back.