Determine What Caused Your Sewer Problems

When we visit your home to investigate a sewer system backup, we'll do a sewer line inspection. Our innovative plumbing video camera inspection uses a small camera that we feed through your sewer line. This allows us to identify the location of the sewer problem and diagnose the cause of your sewage issues. The most common causes of residential sewer system backups are:

• Tree root intrusion in your sewer pipes
• Collapsed or damaged pipes
• A municipal sewer system backup
• Heavy rains or storms
• Soil erosion, sinkholes, or earthquakes
• Damaged pipes due to heavy traffic or nearby construction
• Old and worn-out sewer pipes
• Lack of maintenance or sewer line repairs

Review Our Methods to Repair Sewer System Backups

Once we've completed our sewer line inspection and confirmed you have a sewer system backup, we'll walk you through how we repair sewer system backups. We use trenchless sewer system backup repair methods, saving you time and money. We also won't need to dig up your yard or remove walls. Here's a look at how we repair sewer system backups:

• Drain Cleaning and Hydro Jetting – Before we repair a sewer system backup, we'll get rid of clogs or blockages in the sewer pipes. We use hydro jetting services to blast stubborn clogs and buildup on the walls of your sewer pipes. These water jets are so powerful that they can remove decades of sludge from your pipes.
• Rooter Work – If your sewer system backup is due to tree root intrusion, we’ll use drain rooters to break apart the roots and other organic matter.
• Pipe Relining – We offer pipe relining for minor cracks and leaks in your sewer line. We will insert a special sleeve into your sewer line, which creates a seal as it hardens. This repairs leaks and breaks and prevents future problems from occurring.
• Pipe Replacement – For extensive damage to your sewer line, we'll recommend pipe replacement. We'll use hydraulics to break apart the old and damaged pipe. Then we'll insert a new sewer pipe that can last up to 100 years with proper maintenance.

Prevent Future Sewage Issues

Once we’ve repaired a sewer system backup, we’ll provide tips for preventing future sewage issues and sewer problems. With preventive plumbing maintenance services, you can make sure you don’t have another sewer system backup. Our Advantage Plan makes it easier for our customers to keep up with sewer line maintenance. We offer routine sewer line inspections, sewer line and drain cleaning services, and hydrojetting services. Being careful about what you flush down your toilet and rinse down your drain will also prevent sewer problems. You shouldn’t flush tampons, condoms, cigarettes, wipes, facial tissue, paper towels, or other trash down the toilet. You should never rinse fats, oil, grease, paint, or chemicals down the drain.

Call Today if You Have a Sewer System Backup in Denver, CO

Residential Sewer System Backups FAQ

What Causes Sewage to Back Up?

Sewage can back up when the pipes in your house get blocked. Flushing too much toilet paper, toys, or food down the toilet or sink can cause a big jam. Also, heavy rain can cause more water to go into the sewer system than usual, making it overflow. This can cause unsanitary conditions that pose health risks, especially to smaller children, the elderly, or family pets. It's essential to have these issues addressed quickly to prevent further messes or sewage seeping into unwanted spaces that are hard to clean.

What Do I Do If Sewage Backs Up on My Property?

If sewage backs up on your property, you should first stop using all the water in your house to avoid adding more to the problem. Then, call our professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Denver or your city's public works department to help figure out what's causing the problem. Once the issue has been identified, developing the proper solution for your needs and personal budget will be manageable. Our team is happy to help with residential sewer system backups to keep you and your family on track with regular hygiene and daily routines.

What Should I Do If My Bathtub or Shower Is Filling with Water?

If your bathtub or shower fills up with water, it might mean there's a clog. You can try using a plunger to get rid of the blockage. If that doesn't work, you should call a professional to help clear the clog. Our experts will be able to address the situation, including the root cause, and provide lasting solutions for your convenience.

How Do I Know If My Sewer Lateral Is Clogged or Broken?

If your sewer lateral (the pipe that takes waste from your house to the main sewer) is clogged or broken, you might notice bad smells, weird gurgling sounds from your toilets, or water backing up in sinks and bathtubs. It's best to get a professional to check it out if you see these signs. Without hiring the proper help to address this issue, your system could quickly worsen and develop into larger problems. This can lead to unwanted repair or replacement costs that are avoidable from the start.

How Do I Clean Up After a Sewer Backup?

Cleaning up after a sewer backup is important because it can be messy and unhealthy. You'll want to wear gloves and boots to protect yourself. Throw away anything that has sewage on it and can't be cleaned. Use a mix of bleach and water to clean all the hard surfaces. If carpets or furniture got wet, you might need to throw them away or have them professionally cleaned. When you hire our professionals for repairs or replacements, we will do our best to clean as much of our mess as we can to protect you and your family from harm.