Sewer and Septic Services Blog
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Sewage Backing Up in Your Basement? Here’s What to Do Right Now
Water or sewage coming up through your basement floor drain, laundry sink, or utility room is one of those moments that turns a normal afternoon upside down fast. Maybe you noticed it while doing a load of laundry, or you just walked downstairs and found standing...
Sewer Cleanout Cap Broken, Missing, or Leaking? Here’s What It Means
A little pipe sticking out of the ground with a cap that's cracked, missing, or just sitting there loose might catch your eye while you're out mowing the lawn. It might also come up when a plumber points it out during a service call, or when you catch a smell that...
How Often to Pump a Septic Tank: Full Guide
A septic tank isn't exactly top of mind day to day. It's easy to go years without giving it a second thought. The tricky part is that ignoring it forever isn't really an option. A septic tank that goes too long without service usually finds a way to remind you, and...
How to Tell If Your Septic Tank Is Full or Clogged
Nobody wakes up excited to think about their septic tank. It's buried in your yard, doing a job most people would rather not discuss, and most days it doesn't ask for much. As long as the toilets flush and the drains work, it's easy to forget it's even down there....
Why Does My Toilet Keep Running? Causes & Fixes
A toilet that won't stop running is one of those sounds that's annoying at first, then it just turns into background noise you never asked for. You flush, walk away, and the water just keeps going. A jiggle of the handle might stop it for now, other times it quits for...
Why Is My Toilet Bubbling? Common Causes and Fixes
A bubbling toilet is one of those sounds that makes you stop and stare at the bowl like it owes you an explanation. Maybe it happens when you flush. Maybe it happens when the shower's running. Maybe it bubbles randomly when nobody's even using it. Either way, it's not...
Why Does My Yard Smell Like Sewage? Causes & Next Steps
A sewage smell in your yard is one of those things you notice once and can't stop noticing. You catch it while mowing, sitting outside, or walking past a certain spot. You hope it's nothing. Then it comes back. So, why does your yard smell like sewage? A sewage odor...
Tree Roots in Sewer Line? Warning Signs & What to Do Next
If you've got tree roots in your sewer line, this isn't a wait-and-see situation. Roots don't care about your weekend plans or the fact that your bathroom is already giving you enough trouble. Left alone, they keep growing. Tree roots are one of the most common...
Hydro Jetting vs Snaking: Which Drain Cleaning Method Works Better?
When your drains keep slowing down or your sewer line keeps backing up, you'll usually hear two options thrown around: hydro jetting vs drain snaking. If you're not a plumber, that's usually the point where you start nodding politely while thinking, "okay, but what's...
Is Hydro Jetting Safe for Old Pipes? Here’s the Honest Answer
The question we get all the time: is hydro jetting safe for old pipes? It depends on the pipe, so let’s break it down before anyone starts blasting water through your plumbing at 3,500 PSI. What Is Hydro Jetting, Exactly? Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that...