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If you experience a sewer backup in your basement, you should immediately contact a professional plumber to assess and fix the issue. Avoid using any water or flushing toilets until the problem is resolved to prevent further damage. It's important to also contact your insurance company to see if the damage is covered under your policy.
What else can I help you with?
Why would basement washing machine back up from septic?
there is a blockage in your sewer line
What do you do when your water won't drain properly and sewage leaks back into the basement?
Sewer line is clogged or collapsed. With a septic tank, it may need to be pumped out.
Sewer smell in the basement when it rains?
A sewer smell in your basement when it rains could indicate a problem with your sewer system or plumbing. It could be due to a damaged sewer pipe or a blockage causing sewer gases to seep into the basement. It is important to have a plumber inspect and address the issue to prevent any further damage or health hazards.
If our sewer line was clogged right beneath our home and caused it to back up into the basement does insurance cover that?
If you bought "back up of sewers and drains" coverage, probably yes. If not, some better policies include it automatically. Ask your agent.
When was Back to the Basement created?
Back to the Basement was created on 2010-11-16.
Your washing machine is located in the basement of your home it has caused the toliet to back up on the second floor what could cause this to happen?
There is a slight blockage in the sewer line. Get a plumber to carry out an investigation and to clear whatever is necessary.
What should I do in case of a water back up in my basement?
In case of a water backup in your basement, you should first turn off the electricity to the affected area to prevent any electrical hazards. Then, try to remove the water using a wet vacuum or pump. It's important to address the source of the backup, such as a blocked drain or sewer line, and consider contacting a professional plumber for assistance. Additionally, take steps to dry out the area and prevent mold growth by using fans and dehumidifiers.
What kind of attorney would I use if I am suing the Village for sewer back up in my basement?
You would want to hire a personal injury attorney or a premises liability attorney, as they specialize in cases involving property damage and injury claims. Additionally, an attorney with experience in municipal law would be beneficial, as they can navigate the complexities of suing a government entity like the Village. It's important to ensure that the attorney has experience with similar cases and understands the relevant laws and regulations.
How do you install an indirect drain to the main system to prevent possible sewage back-up into a 3 compartment sink?
You must maintain a 2" air gap from indirect waste to sewer waste. If sewage back up was the issue, I would recomend "directly" piping the 2 inch drain to the main sewage with a 2 inch normally closed backwater valve. If you piped an indirect drain you would not be protected from sewer back up. I assume this is for a sink perhaps in a basement?
Why would there be a sewer gas smell in the basement landing whenever the downstairs toilet which backs up to landing the is flushed?
If there's a basement floor drain close by, sometimes the all the water can evaporate out of the trap. This can allow sewer smells into the house. Just run some water thruough the floor drain to fill the trap back up. Ditto for any drain that doesn't get used very often. More input from FAQ Farmers: * Maybe the vent in the wall isn't connected properly or came apart. I would think you'd have a sewer smell all the time but maybe it just gets bad enough when things get stirred up to notice. * Vent pipes are a major source of sewer odors. Vent pipe filters eliminate these odors while removing greenhouse gases. Used zeocarbon is then put back into the soil.
When you remove the cap to a sewer line clean-out should you see water feces and other solid waste?
Not unless there has been a back-up.
Does commercial insurance with sewer backup insurance cover the business properties?
If your policy contains sewer back up coverage and business owned property coverage. The policy should according to its terms and coverages cover your claim. http://calcocommercialinsurance.com
