How To Deal With Backflow Issue - Ottawa Plumber Blog

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Clogs are the main reason behind backups and are therefore a major concern for most of the homeowners. Sometimes you might be able to use chemicals to clean a clog or rely on the plunger, other times you may need to rely on the professionals. Especially if the damage is such that you are going to need trenchless sewer repair or trenchless pipe repair. An entire trenchless sewer replacement is not something that you want to complete on your own. Another plumbing issue that makes a lot of homeowners worried is backflow, although less common this plumbing issue is different from backup.

It is a situation when the wastewater starts to backflow through the shower drain, kitchen sink, and toilet, even when they are not in regular use. Although less common that blocked drains, backflow is a major issue and can greatly impact your family life if left unattended.

Backflow easily falls into the category of a plumbing emergency, and therefore demands emergency plumbing treatment. Make sure you have all the contact details of a highly skilled emergency plumbing service provider who offers round the clock services.

What can cause the backflow to occur?

There are many factors that contribute to the backflow issue, a few of the major ones are:

Broken/Non-functional Backflow Preventer

The backflow preventer is a check valve present in your home’s wastewater disposal system and works to keep the sewage water from backing up into the system. It is, therefore, the most important component of any home’s wastewater disposal system. If this backflow preventer somehow breaks down and become non-functional, you will experience serious backflow issues throughout your home. Plumbing emergencies like this demand quick action and immediate remedy, otherwise they can create some serious problems for the homeowners. Call an emergency plumber as soon as you notice backflow issues in your home to come and perform necessary replacement and/or repairs.

Sewer Line Damage

There are times when the sewer line that connects your home’s wastewater system to the municipal system gets damaged due to one reason or another, this causes the sewage to start flowing back inside your home. The aftereffects of a damaged sewer line will first start to show up in your basement before it affects your toilet and sinks, therefore keep a close watch on the signs of a damaged sewer line in your basement, these signs include permanent leakage from basement drains and constant foul odor coming from your basement. In case your main sewer line gets damaged, the only option left is to call professional emergency plumbing agency to take care of the situation since it requires extensive work.

Municipal Source

Sometimes it is not your plumbing system that is at fault, rather the root cause of the backflow lies with the city or local sanitation system. If the backflow in your plumbing system is caused by the backup of the city or local plumbing system, the responsibility to fix it lies with the utility company. However, instead of waiting for the utility company to come and fix the issue, you need to make sure to call your emergency plumber to manage the clean-up and prevent further damage to your plumbing system.

If you believe that you may need a sewer replacement or just want to know what to do when your drain overflows, we highly recommend that you call us at Dr. Pipe Drain and Plumbing Services.

Give us a call today: 613 791 5777 for a free upfront estimate!

Testimonials

Backed-Up Drain

It is not often that a plumbing company is able to save you 10,000 dollars. We had experienced a serious drain backup and received quotes from five different drain and plumbing specialists. These included some of the more popular local names, and a few that received a very high ranking on HomeStars. Most of them scoped the drain and told me all the root issues and the critical deficiencies that would continuously lead to problems. They suggested that that we crack the floor, replace the drainpipe, and have the pipe from the front lawn excavated, I would be looking at around $5-10k!

Max did the same exact research that these other companies did, but he told me that the drain was not deficient at all; in fact, it had many more years left! I know that Max was honestly biting his tongue when we discussed what these other companies had said. He rooted the drain (very fast) and there has not been a single issue with our pipes since.

Grant

Drain Work and Sump Pump Installation

Max was the first person to respond to our call for help after our basement flooded. He was quick in determining what the root of the issue was, and fixed the problem quickly. In addition to finding the issue, he also showed us a (potential) issue in our sanitary and storm water drains. He managed to find the possible issue with the drain-camera in a quick amount of time.

Max was courteous and professional when it came to helping us find future issues as well. He helped us alleviate concerns about future problems, thanks to his professional explanation. I have to admit I was also pleasantly surprised by the work of his crew. They cleaned their area thoroughly each time as well. Now I know that extensive repairs are never going to be cheap, but I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the pricing was. Max even helped us fill out the necessary paperwork to file for our basement flooding prevention subsidy.

Stewart

Drain Replacement, Backflow Valve, Sump Pump, Etc.

When I woke up this morning, I was not expecting my basement to have transformed into a full-blown lake. One of our neighbors recommended Dr. Pipe. Our neighbors had needed to replace some of the drains under their home and also recently had a backwater valve installed.

Max came to us and talked about the quote. One of the great things about the discussion was that he took his time and explained everything to me. I remember that Max took the time to make sure that both my partner and I were on the same page and understood everything.

I really want to be honest and admit that I was not particularly friendly that day, I had already received three different quotes, and I just wanted the work to get started. We still decided to go with Max’s company, despite the fact that we already had several other quotes. It was not just about money that we were going to pay, it was about quality, it was about trust, it is about wanting to give my business to a company that wanted ME as a customer.

I can tell you that both Max and his crew came across as polite, clean, honest, and reliable. They were extremely pleasant to work with. The quality of the work that they delivered is excellent, and it certainly added value to the home. Even our insurance rates went down because of the quality work.

It is extremely comforting to know that I have peace of mind the next time that the rain comes down. During the last late-fall storm, it was extremely comforting to hear the sump pump turn on, that sound really allows you to sleep soundly at night.

I have no doubt that the pipes are going to be fine once the tree roots are growing and the snow melts. It is comforting to know is that even if they are not fine, I know that Max is going to be a phone call away to help me set things right. I would honestly be shocked if Max somehow did not uphold the warranty that we have. Honestly, that is the level of trust that we have in Max.

Max

Trenchless Sewer Pipe

I received two quotes for my plumbing. The quote from Dr. Pipe was good, but what I really appreciated was the fact that the professionals at Dr. Pipe took their time to look at the issue, do the research, and actually SHOW me the problem in real-time. The other company never did give me an exact quote, and I was quite worried about potential “unexpected costs.” Both Max and the rest of his crew were extremely professional, kept the area as neat and tidy as possible, and cleaned up after they were done. Despite the fact that I was not actually onsite during the entire three-day process, I felt comfortable enough to give them a key to the property. When someone actually came and took something from the property (I was expecting them to), Max actually called my private number and asked me whether this was OK. I would highly recommend the services of Dr. Pipe.

Rick S.

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