Preventing Sewer Backups in Houston Storms
Few plumbing problems are as miserable as sewage coming up through a floor drain during a storm. In Houston, it is common enough to plan for rather than hope against.
Why storms cause backups
When heavy rain overwhelms the municipal system or saturates the ground, water can push back up the sewer line toward the lowest fixtures in your home.
A line already weakened by cracks, root intrusion or a belly backs up far more easily, so the storm just exposes a problem that was already there.
How to protect your home
A camera inspection finds the cracks, roots and low spots that make backups likely, and clearing or repairing the line removes the underlying weakness.
A backwater valve installed on the main line lets sewage flow out but not back in, which is one of the most effective protections for a low-lying Houston home.
After a backup
Stop using water, keep people away from the contaminated area, and call for emergency service. The faster the line is cleared and the water contained, the smaller the cleanup.
We document what we find, which helps if you need to make an insurance claim.
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