My Main Sewer Line is Clogged: What Do I Do?

You may not realize it, but all the plumbing in your home is connected to the biggest and most important piece of plumbing on your entire property, the main sewer line. While your sewer line can certainly take a beating, over time, the system can become overwhelmed and become clogged to the point of needing to be repaired or even replaced. But how do you recognize the symptoms of this? The expert team at Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida, a sewer repair company in Panama City, is explaining some of the most common causes and warning signs of a clogged sewer line and the best options for getting it fixed as soon as possible.  

How to Tell 

Some of the symptoms can be a little more obvious than others, but there are a few typical symptoms to keep an eye on.  

• You have a drain that continuously clogs.  
• Multiple drains are clogged or are backing up at once.  
• Flushing the toilet causes water to back up in your tub or shower. 
• The toilet or shower makes an odd gurgling sound when draining.  
• There’s a soggy patch of grass when it hasn’t rained recently. 

If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it is very likely that you are dealing with an issue in your sewer system.  

Repair or Replace the Sewer Line 

Now that you have an idea of what the problem is, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a professional plumbing company to have them complete a sewer scope. By employing a sewer camera inspection, you will be able to see exactly where the problem is so that the right repair can be made. Depending on the layout of your home's plumbing, there are a couple of options on how to address the repair. 

The traditional sewer line repair or replacement method is typically considered the most intrusive. A backhoe is brought in to dig up the area surrounding your sewer line to allow easy access to the problem area. Once the repair is done, the backhoe then fills back in the area. Alternatively, trenchless repair may be available. This process involves making small access holes only where the damaged pipe starts and ends. Then, a new pipe is then threaded through the existing pipe. The new pipe causes the old one to burst into pieces while leaving the new pipe in its place. While most prefer the Trenchless method because of the reduced damage to yards, depending on how your pipes are configured, that may not be an option.  

If you believe that you have a clogged sewer line, contact the professionals at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Northwest Florida at (850) 250-0906 or schedule your appointment online at www.mrrooter.com/panama-city.  

Mr. Rooter of Northwest Florida provides all of your septic and plumbing needs with reliable and fast service. There are no overtime charges, it's upfront pricing, 24/7 service, and experienced technicians. 

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of NW Florida 
920 N E Ave 
Panama City, FL 32401 
(850) 250-0906 
https://www.mrrooter.com/northwest-florida