What happens if I don’t fix a broken sewer cleanout cap?

• <div><p>There are a few things that can happen to your sewer system if you don’t fix it. These include rainwater entering it and causing rust and corrosion, dirt and debris leading to blockages, small animals getting stuck inside and clogging your sewer line or entering your home, and shortening the sewer system’s life span. </p><p>Without a cap, nothing prevents toxic and non-toxic gasses like methane and hydrogen sulfide from slowly escaping your sewer system and entering your home and the surrounding atmosphere, resulting in a foul <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-stinks-how-get-rid-sewer-gas-smell.htm">sewer odor throughout your house</a>. </p></div>

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Q: What happens if you don’t have a sewer cleanout?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t have a sewer cleanout, clearing out clogs can be extremely difficult. You would need to try to clear the clog from sink drains, but it can be harder to reach the clog all the way in the drain line. A sewer cleanout makes it much faster and easier for pros to clear clogs from your main sewer line. </p></div>

Q: How long does sewer clearing take?

• <div><p>Clearing typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the blockage size and location.</p></div>

Q: Where does wastewater go?

• <div><p>Depending on the home, wastewater either goes into a septic tank and seeps back into the backyard or is sent via sewer system to a local sewage-treatment plant. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-septic-systems.htm">Septic systems</a> naturally separate different components of the waste so that it can naturally and safely disperse it. They are usually reserved for homes not served by a municipal sewage department (like rural homes). A treatment plant, on the other hand, speeds up that process through screening and purification.</p></div>

Q: How likely is it to find a rat in your toilet?

• <div><p>Thankfully, it&rsquo;s pretty rare to find a rat in your toilet. It&rsquo;s more likely in larger cities with big sewer systems that can be feeding grounds for rats, but even then, you still shouldn&rsquo;t fret. </p><p>&ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t worry too much about rats coming up through the sewers,&rdquo; Bradshaw says. &ldquo;I&rsquo;d say only one out of a thousand rodent customers we get actually have this problem. And of the 20 or some customers that have had this happen, they&rsquo;ve all only had just one rat come up this way.&rdquo;</p></div>

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Josh was prompt and very informative. Josh was very adaptive to what I wanted. Josh provided insight to future project I have in mind. Josh cleaned up very well after he completed the job.
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Dilan and George did the install and did a great job. When finished they cleaned everything up nicely. I'm very pleased with the service and love the new bathroom.
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Very professional on removing bushes. Would of appreciated better clean up. With the small branches and leaves.
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I was really satisfied with the work that they did. They cleaned up everything. They explained everything, like the amount of money that I can lose. They have a complete crew and equipment that they need. They all worked together. They cleaned up everything perfectly. I will recommend them...
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I found Tierney Plumbing on Angie's list and emailed Ron the day before Thanksgiving. He called me that day and asked me how urgent was it (meaning did we have gas and sewer) and I told him that our pool company's plumber had temporarily patched for us so was just needing the digging of the new...
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Reviewed in November 2013
They arrived when they said they would and did a very good job cleaning the carpets. They cleaned where I told them to. I would hire them again.
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