A sewer backup in the home is something that no homeowner wants the hassle of dealing with, yet it happens more often than one may think. Sewer line backups can be grossly unsanitary, and it is necessary to call in a team of professionals when such an event occurs. A local plumber in your area can come and inspect the sewer line backup, and a professional restoration service can come and remove any contaminated water from your property after this has taken place. Here are some common causes of a sewer line backup in the home:
– There has been a blockage due to tree roots. Any type of shrubs or trees seeking moisture can find their way into sewer line cracks and can cause extensive damage. It may start out small; for example they could get into a small crack in the pipe. But, as the tree or shrub begins to grow, so do the roots. Tree roots can make their way into the service pipe at the joints, therefore causing a blockage. It is also not uncommon for these roots to travel a long way, and roots from different types of foliage act differently. If you determine that trees planted by the city have caused this problem in your sewer line, your plumber can contact the city and samples of the roots will be used to help identify which kind of tree or shrub is responsible. In some cases the blockage is caused by both city and privately planted trees. When this occurs, the costs are split equally between the city and the property owner.
– A sewer line backup can also occur in the city sanitary main. If this blockage is not detected in enough time, sewage from the sanity main can back up into homes and businesses through any type of floor drains. This is usually a slow process, so this gives the homeowner time to call a licensed and reputable plumber to inspect the damage. If any water is entering your home quickly, call the city public works office and report the issue immediately so that a city operator can investigate the issue.
– In some cases, water in your basement can cause a sewer line backup. In many of these cases, soil settles adjacently to the building. If this is not corrected, it leads to rainwater flowing towards the building and down the outside of the foundation of the building structure. This is particularly true in any older buildings where cracks and crevices may have popped up in the foundation or floor slab, thus allowing water to enter through the basement. The basement walls or cement floor may have deteriorated so much to the point where they are no longer considered waterproof. This means that water can show up in a basement that has never previously had a water problem. This most commonly occurs when the ground is very saturated with water after heavy rain. Drainage from the home can be improved by making sure that all water drains away from your property. Homeowner can also prevent a flood disaster by water-sealing their basement