What are the signs of a clogged main sewer line?

• <div><p>Some signs that your main sewer line is clogged are easy to spot, like when water backs up into your showers, sinks, and toilets for no apparent reason. However, some indicators are more subtle. The most common signs that you may have a clogged sewer main include:</p><ul><li><p>Gurgling sounds coming from drains or toilet</p></li><li><p>Water in your basement drain or in the lawn</p></li><li><p>Smell of raw sewage throughout your home</p></li><li><p>Other found odors like rotten eggs around your home</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Is a clogged sewer line covered by insurance?

• <div><p>A clogged sewer line is not typically covered by homeowner&rsquo;s insurance, though some sewer line issues are covered. For instance, damage related to a fallen tree is usually covered. Though sewer line replacement is not covered in a standard insurance policy, some companies offer add-ons for this purpose. Read the fine print before spending your own money.</p></div>

Q: What causes sewer main blockages?

• <div><p>Grease buildup, tree roots, and foreign objects often cause blockages. Regular maintenance prevents major issues.</p></div>

Q: How do you remove a drain without crosshairs?

• <div><p>If your drain doesn&rsquo;t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.</p></div>

Q: What tools are commonly used by professionals to clear blockages?

• <div><p>Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2022
Marcus was amazingly helpful and courteous. He was knowledgeable of the sewer problem and resolved it quickly and economically.
Lions Head Drain Cleaning, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
WAY overpriced service quote. Over 1k for main sweet line snake. After complaining, they went down to $400 and a complimentary scoping. Then quested me a 27k main sewer line replacement. Granted there are some problems with it, but got second quote for $10k to replace it.
F.H. Furr Plumbing Heating AC & Electrical
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Reviewed in November 2020
Doris Cleaning Services has been keeping our house clean for more that 4 years. We look forward to their weekly visits.
Doris Cleaning Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Windows may factory seconds. Glue on inside glass and one four inch mark on side. Windows were full on glue from stickers and dirty hand prints from install. Can not clean due windows being large picture type. Have to now hire professionals to clean second level and had scrape and clean...
Window World of Fredericksburg
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Reviewed in July 2014
Tony is a really nice and knowledgeable guy, and doesn't patronize you if you don't know much about sewing or sewing machines.
Tony's Sewing Machine Repair
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Reviewed in October 2013
Called about 9:30 in the morning due to backed up sewer line in the office building. Once the issue was explained, Roger rearranged his appointments to come straight over and correct the problem. Now we can drink coffee again!!! They got right to the problem, fixed and got everything back...
3-D Roger Rooter Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
The owner and two other plumbers showed up. They lifted the sewer lid in the front yard and told me it was fine. Owner then left my house and the other two plumbers snaked/augered three toilets. They said they had no idea why there were bubbles or why it wouldn't flush all the way. They did...
Milstead & Milstead
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Reviewed in August 2013
Everything was performed to connect the house to the new county sewer line. Because of where the sewer line from the house was to hook up to the county line, the house line had to be placed next to the phone line, across propane line, sump pump line, well line and power line from the house to...
RAPIDAN PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in March 2013
I took 2 pairs of boots and i pair of shoes to be repaired. They were able to sew the seam on the shoes, and repaint the heels on one pair of the boots. The other boots were suede and had some staining. He would not take them, but did offer me some tips on how to minimize the staining myself....
Baker’s Fredericksburg Boot & Shoe Repair
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Reviewed in October 2012
EverSewEnglish is a great embroidery shop. I shopped around before trying to get this done for my girlfriend and they seemed like the best choice as far as quality and price. They were able to create an amazing looking tote bag for my girlfriend that she uses every day and loves being seen with....
EverSewEnglish
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"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

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NoVa Lining Co., LLC offers sanitary sewer and drain rehabilitation via cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP).

"Although they are becoming known for their support of major government contracts, NOVA Lining took care of a problem for my family that could have been potentially tens of thousands of dollars if not for their problem solving. They combine the smartest minds in the industry with all of state of the art equipment and the work ethic to stay at it until a solution is found and implemented. I am go grateful for having found them. I recommend them strongly for all sized projects. This is a top tier company."

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Sewer Cleaning questions, answered by experts

A clogged sewer line is not typically covered by homeowner’s insurance, though some sewer line issues are covered. For instance, damage related to a fallen tree is usually covered. Though sewer line replacement is not covered in a standard insurance policy, some companies offer add-ons for this purpose. Read the fine print before spending your own money.

Grease buildup, tree roots, and foreign objects often cause blockages. Regular maintenance prevents major issues.

If your drain doesn’t have metal crosshairs or crossbars, you should use a tub drain extractor. These tools create a grip on the drain so you can turn it using a 1/2-inch ratchet drive, drain key, or wrench. Your drain may not have crosshairs if it's old and broken.

Some signs that your main sewer line is clogged are easy to spot, like when water backs up into your showers, sinks, and toilets for no apparent reason. However, some indicators are more subtle. The most common signs that you may have a clogged sewer main include:

Gurgling sounds coming from drains or toilet
Water in your basement drain or in the lawn
Smell of raw sewage throughout your home
Other found odors like rotten eggs around your home

Professional tools include drain snakes, hydro jets, cameras for line inspection, and enzymatic or chemical cleaners for dissolution.

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