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Groundworks
4.4(
341
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Sump Pump or Interior Foundation Drains - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Drummond did a great job identifying my problem and setting up what needed to be done Robert Dunn, Jarvis Matchett and Tyler Harris came out and Did a fantastic job installing the the drainage system needed to correct the problem"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+13

Response time1 day
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Southeast Plumbing & Gas, LLC
4.5(
55
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallDrain Clog or Blockage - ClearDrain Clog or Blockage - Clear - For Business+3 more

Serving Santee, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AMAZING! If we could give Bryan a 100 star review, we would! What a professional, courteous and highly skilled young man! He repaired things we knew needed attention as well as found a mess under our house from our original contractor that could have cost us a fortune if it had not been discovered. He was highly knowledgeable in our Brizzo products by Delta. His price and solution were a fraction of the cost and did not require the removal of our bathroom marble as we had been told by other plumbers. He is a super young man and takes great pride in his work! We’ve NEVER had better quality service! Thank you, Bryan!"
Multiple LP Gas Line Installation
Underground natural gas line
Underground natural gas line installation
Septic Systems Service and Usage
Water Filtration & Softeners Project

+85

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French Drains questions, answered by experts

Your sewer line can get grimy quickly. To prevent sludge buildup in your sewer line, pour a mixture of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 1/3 cup of baking soda down each drain in your home once a month. After about 30 minutes, flush the drain with hot water.

Some plumbers recommend 3/4 cup of bleach instead to clean any germs and bacteria that may build up in your sewer line. But this won’t break down any active clogs, and it cannot be combined with vinegar, as the mixture will create a toxic, hazardous gas.

Usually it’s fine to leave a toilet clogged overnight, as long as it’s not close to overflowing. In some cases, the extra time may give the clog time to work itself out. For example, if it’s caused by an excess of toilet paper, letting it sit could result in the clog dissolving and you may be able to simply flush it away by the time you wake up. 

Only let it sit though if you have more than one toilet in the home.

To unclog a plumbing vent, you first need to locate it. Look at your home's roofline. The plumbing vent will be a vertical pipe sticking straight up from the roof. Since this pipe runs all the way to the main drain underneath your house, you should also be able to find it in the attic.

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

The P-trap (or S-trap in older homes) under your shower is designed to prevent sewer gas from coming back up, so you shouldn’t normally experience foul odors coming from your shower drain. If you do, the vent stack that introduces air into your plumbing system may be clogged, or you may have a more severe sewer main blockage. In either case, hire a plumber to fix the issue for you.

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