Sewer Cleanout Service

Does your Sewer Smell and Backup on your property?

You want the smell and sewer backup gone. Easy access to clogs speeds up the process, which is the purpose of sewer cleanouts. A sewer cleanout is a pipe with a cap that provides access to the sewer line, so you can remove clogs and blockages yourself, or with the assistance of a sewer cleaning professional. While sewer cleanouts are an important part of your home’s sewage and plumbing system, not all homes were built with them.

Pro services  can install sewer cleanouts if your home does not have them. Get in touch with our team today, and we can be there in no time to solve the problem.

Does your Sewer Smell and Backup on your property?
How does a Sewer Cleanout Work?

How does a Sewer Cleanout Work?

If you already have one or more sewer cleanouts in or around your home, it is important to know where they are, so you can get to them quickly. Sewer cleanouts can be located in several places along the lateral sewer line. There may be a sewer cleanout near your home and/or near your property line. Sewer cleanouts can also be located in the basement to make it easier for homeowners to access.

After you locate your sewer cleanout, you need to remove the cap. The cap can be removed by twisting it with your hand or with a wrench. Once the cap is removed, check for signs of clogs or blockages. Clogs and blockages can be cleared using a plumbing snake or an auger purchased at a hardware store. There are different types of plumbing snakes, ranging from simple handheld models to motorized augers. The end of the auger is inserted into the sewer cleanout, and the cable is pushed through the sewer lines to remove blockages.

If you aren’t able to clear the blockage yourself, the situation needs a sewer cleaning and repair professional. Get in touch with our team to find out more about our professional sewer cleanout services. We can be there in no time to solve the problem.

What Is Sewer Rodding?

Sewer rodding is a method for clearing blockages in a sewer line using a motorized cable — the rod — fitted with a cutting head at the end. The rod is fed through your cleanout and down into the line, where the cutter head spins as it moves forward, breaking apart whatever is blocking the flow. It’s the most common way to clear a residential main sewer line, and for most blockages, it’s the right first step. Roots, grease buildup, paper clogs, and foreign objects all respond to it. Rodding works because it puts the cutting power exactly where the problem is, without digging, without disrupting your yard, and without the guesswork of trying to diagnose from above ground. When the rod comes back out and water starts moving again, you’ve usually solved the immediate problem. And when it doesn’t fully clear, that itself is useful information about what’s happening down there. To learn more about our sewer rodding services, refer to our sewer rodding service page.

What Is Sewer Rodding?

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