How Heavy Rain Can Affect Your Sewer Line

Heavy summer rain can put pressure on more than your roof and gutters. It can also affect your sewer line, basement drains, sump pump, and overall plumbing system.

If you notice slow drains, gurgling sounds, sewer odors, or backups after storms, your sewer line may need professional attention.

Why Heavy Rain Impacts Sewer Lines

During heavy rain, large amounts of water enter the ground and drainage systems. If your sewer line is already partially blocked, damaged, or affected by tree roots, the extra water can make the problem worse.

Older sewer lines may be more vulnerable to cracks, shifting, buildup, or root intrusion.

Warning Signs After a Storm

Call a plumber if you notice:

• Toilets bubbling or gurgling
• Water backing up in floor drains
• Slow drains throughout the home
• Sewer smell in the basement
• Water around basement drains
• Multiple fixtures backing up
• Wet spots in the yard
• Recurring clogs after rain

One slow drain may be a local clog. Multiple slow drains can point to a main sewer line issue.

Why Gurgling Drains Matter

Gurgling sounds can happen when air is trapped in the plumbing system due to a blockage or drainage issue. If this happens after heavy rain, it may mean your sewer line is struggling to move water properly.

Basement Drains Can Be a Warning Sign

If water comes up through a basement floor drain, that is a serious warning sign. It may indicate a sewer backup or drainage problem that needs immediate attention.

Tree Roots Can Make Summer Problems Worse

Tree roots naturally seek moisture. If there are small cracks or loose joints in a sewer line, roots can enter and grow inside the pipe. Over time, they can trap debris and cause blockages.

Professional Sewer Cleaning and Repair

Putman & Son’s Plumbing provides sewer cleaning and repair as well as jetting for stubborn buildup and sewer line concerns.

Professional service can help identify the cause of backups and recommend the right solution.

Do Not Wait for the Next Storm

If heavy rain keeps causing drain or sewer problems, the issue is unlikely to fix itself. Addressing it early can help prevent damage, odors, and emergency plumbing calls.

Call Putman & Son’s Plumbing at (248) 652-0990 or visit pnsplumbing.com to schedule service.

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Clogged drains can quickly become a nightmare scenario. Although it’s tempting to try and fix everything around your home on your own, it’s easy to cause irreversible damage when dealing with plumbing issues.

Types of Clogged Drains

Drains are used in our home’s toilets, bathtubs, showers, and sinks. Bathtub and shower drains can become clogged by a buildup of hair and soap scum, and may require tools like cable augers, closet augers, angled shafts, and plungers.

Kitchen sinks can also back up frequently, especially when they are paired with a garbage disposal. An excess amount of food waste will cause these drains to back up. Forcing more water and waste will only exacerbate the issue. Chemical drain cleaners available at home goods stores typically mask the problem and are generally ineffective in the long run.

Any blockage or clog that remains after applying light to medium force should be handled by a plumber. Using too much force will cause your pipes to break!

Signs of a Main Sewer Line Clog

The main sewer line is the plumbing which connects your home to the supporting system and transports waste away to the appropriate facilities for handling. Clogs within this line are caused by a backup of waste, making it difficult or impossible for your plumbing to function properly.

Main sewer line clogs are very serious and require an immediate response.

While backups and clogs in the main sewer line can occur naturally, they are typically the result of a nearby tree’s roots which have grown towards the line in search of moisture. If drains are clogged up regularly around your home for no apparent reason, a main sewer line clog could be the problem. Since all your home’s outflows rely on this line, any blockage whatsoever will cause issues throughout the entire system.

If you require help with a clogged drain, call Putman & Son’s Plumbing professional master plumbers 24/7 emergency hotline for a fast response within the Tri-county Michigan area.

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Sewer problems occasionally pop up from time to time as the result of problems like tree root invasions, leaks or cracks in the sewer line, clogs due to waste and other problems. A sewer inspection can catch many of these complications and other potential problems with the sewer line. A proper sewer inspection can aid in dealing with potential hazards quickly and efficiently.

At Putman & Son’s Plumbing, we utilize the latest equipment in order to inspect sewer lines quickly. Unlike dated methods, our sewer camera provides us with the exact detail needed to investigate lines for problems. Using a sewer camera, we inspect the entirety of the sewer system to find any potential problems with it. Any issues like leaks, tree root invasions, potential clogs, or anything else that could compromise the integrity of the sewer system can be dealt with and spotted quickly.

If there are sewer problems, we can quickly diagnose and fix the issue. Common examples of problems include: slow drains, backed up drains, or foul odors coming from drains. Any of these issues can be fully diagnosed with a sewer inspection, but it’s crucial to schedule one to avoid any damage to the sewer line. Call Putman & Son’s today at (248)-652-0990 to learn more.

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