How to Deal With a Clog in Your Main Sewer Line

Clogs in your main sewer line are a common household problem. Your main sewer line is the pipe that connects your house to the city sewer system. There are a few ways your sewer line can become clogged, requiring more extensive repairs. However, if the blockage is only that, there are some steps you can take to repair the issue without too much of a headache. Otherwise, you may need to call in professionals like the ones at Advanced Trenchless Solutions.

Signs You Have a Clog in Your Sewer Line

There are multiple ways to determine if you have a clog in your sewer line.

• Multiple slow-running drains

• Other drains backing up

• Gurgling sounds from your pipes

• Foul odors coming from your drains

These can all indicate a problem in your sewer line that you should address immediately.

How to Fix a Main Sewer Line Clog

The first step you should take is to stop using water. Since the water cannot drain properly, there’s nowhere for it to go. This can cause backups inside your home if you’re not careful.

Locate Your Sewer Line

You may need to locate your sewer line in your front yard. Local municipalities often have property maps that show where the sewage lines are on your property. Alternatively, you can call a plumbing company, who can locate the line and clear the clog.

Clear the Clog

If you are someone who can DIY, then one option is to rent an industrial snake. These are bigger and more powerful than a standard drain snake and can help you clear out larger clogs in your sewer line. You run the snake into the line until you find the clog.

If you can clear the clog this way, then you shouldn’t have to worry about calling in professionals. However, if the clog returns immediately, you could have a cracked pipe or tree roots invading your sewer line.

Take Preventative Measures

Once the clog is removed, it’s best to implement some preventative measures so the clog does not return.

• Never put grease, coffee grounds, paint, or anything else down your drain.

• Never flush baby wipes, paper towels, or facial cleaning towels down the toilet.

• Use eco-friendly toilet paper that will dissolve more easily.

Know When to Call in the Pros

If you’re uncomfortable with DIY clog removal, call the professionals at Advanced Trenchless Solutions. We use trenchless methods to clear drain clogs, so we don’t need to dig up your entire yard to find the problem. We simply need to dig an access point to the main sewer line, where we can send a scope down into the line to see the problem. From there, we can take the necessary steps to clear the clog, or we can recommend further procedures like pipe lining or pipe bursting to provide a more permanent solution.

Call Advanced Trenchless Solutions for Expert Clog Removal

With ATS handling your sewer line problems, you don’t have to worry about long processes or expensive repairs. We can handle your clog quickly and efficiently without the use of heavy machinery.

We can handle more than drain clogs. If you still have lead service lines, call Advanced Trenchless Solutions to replace them. We can also handle water line installations without digging up your yard.

Call us today at 844-513-4106 or schedule a consultation online.