Emergency Sewer Line Backup Service
A sewer backup is a serious health hazard. We connect you with professionals who can quickly clear the blockage and sanitize the affected area.
Solving Your Worst Plumbing Nightmare
When your main sewer line clogs, wastewater has nowhere to go but back up into your home through floor drains, toilets, and showers. This creates an unsanitary and dangerous situation that requires immediate professional attention. LocalXR connects you with experts equipped to handle main line blockages safely and effectively.
Signs of a Sewer Line Backup
These symptoms point to a problem in your main drain line, not just a single fixture.
Multiple Drain Clogs
If your toilet, shower, and sink are all backing up at the same time, the problem is in the main line.
Water Backing Up in Shower
When you flush the toilet or run the washing machine, water backing up into the tub or shower is a classic sign.
Foul Odors from Drains
A persistent smell of raw sewage from your drains indicates a blockage.
Gurgling Toilets
When you use a sink, if your toilet bubbles or gurgles, it signals trapped air in the drain system.
When to Call a Professional
A sewer backup is a serious health hazard. Do not attempt to clear it yourself. Stop using all water in your home and call for emergency service immediately to have the line cleared and the area sanitized.
Our Sewer Line Services
Main Line Snaking
Using powerful, professional-grade augers to break up and clear major blockages.
Hydro-Jetting
Using high-pressure water jets to thoroughly clean the inside of the pipe, removing grease, roots, and scale.
Sewer Camera Inspection
Visually diagnosing the cause of the backup, such as tree roots or a collapsed pipe.
Sewer Line Repair
Repairing the section of broken pipe that caused the backup.
Why You Need a Pro for Sewer Backups
Sewer backups contain hazardous waste and require specialized equipment to clear properly. This is a job that must be left to professionals.
- Health & Safety: Professionals have the protective gear and sanitizing equipment to handle hazardous waste safely.
- Powerful Equipment: Consumer-grade snakes cannot clear main line blockages caused by tree roots or major collapses.
- Accurate Diagnosis: A pro can determine if the clog is a simple blockage or a sign of a more serious issue like a broken pipe.
Sewer Backup FAQs
What causes main sewer lines to back up?
The most common causes are severe grease buildup, tree roots growing into the pipes, or foreign objects being flushed down the toilet.
What should I do if my sewer is backing up?
Stop using all water in your house immediately—don't flush toilets, run sinks, or use the shower. Then call a professional for emergency service.