All the drains and toilets in your home go to your sewer line.

When your main sewer is clogged, you may notice various signs coming from your home. You may notice different types of these issues, for example, when the washing machine empties, your toilet may gurgle or even worse, sewage may enter your basement or bathtub drains.

If you suspect that your sewer line is clogged, read on to learn more or call ViaDrain Services at 514-913-7246 / 514-91D-RAIN for quick and professional help.

What causes a blocked sewer line?

Do you have mature trees in your yard? If this is the case, you are at greater risk because tree roots are one of the main reasons for sewer line blockage. In search of water and nutrients, roots can grow in the tiny cracks where the pipe pieces fit together. As the root grows and expands, it creates leaks and eventually masses of roots can completely fill and block the pipe.

Another common reason why your main sewer drain may be clogged. This is the act of flushing inappropriate items down the toilet. Don’t know what should and shouldn’t be rinsed? Keep it simple: if it’s not toilet paper or human waste, don’t flush it. Many people mistakenly believe that wipes and tissues can be rinsed, but this is simply not true. These materials tend not to break down easily and are likely to clog sewer lines.

How to tell if you have a sewer drain plug

A clogged sink or toilet drain is a nuisance, but a blocked main sewer is a whole other problem. It can stop all your toilets and drains from working.

Here are some telltale signs of a clogged sewer line:

  • Sewer gas leaks from your bathtub, shower or sink drains.
  • Several sinks in the house are slowly emptying.
  • When you flush the toilet, the sink drain gurgles.
  • The water level in your toilet fluctuates by itself.
  • When the water in the garage drain does not drain

If you experience more than one of the above symptoms in your home, it’s time to call a professional.

So you have a clogged sewer line, now what?

If you think your main sewer line is clogged, don’t delay, it’s time to call a professional for help. ViaDrain Services’ experts use specialized tools such as video cameras, electric drain cleaners and high-pressure machines to locate and remove stubborn sewer clogs.

Your local ViaDrain Services will resolve your sewer clog quickly and efficiently. Click here to request an estimateor call us today at 514-913-7246 / 514-91D-RAIN.

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