3 Signs You Need High Pressure Sewer and Drain Line Cleaning 

Typically, if your sink or shower is draining slowly the problem is a quick fix – a cloggedpipe that's full of hair, or a kitchen clog that can be fixed with a "snake" or a plunger. But occasionally, you'll need more than a plumber or a bottle of Draino. If your home is not connected to a septic system, your wastewater flows directly to a sewer line where it is taken to a wastewater treatment facility. Businesses are the same, and although most grease waste is collected in a grease trap, restaurants are at a much higher risk of a sewer line backup due to the amount of food and grease waste that still makes it down the drain.

At Clean Earth Septic Service we’ve seen it all and our team is available 24/7 to help diagnose and treat sewer and drain line problems. Keep reading to learn how to detect a backup that requires more than a plumber, and what to do next. Dealing with an emergency? Contact us now – our team is standing by.

1. Do you have multiple drains backing up?
If you have multiple drains backing up within your home or business, the problem is further down your pipes than just below the sink. Your shower, washing machine, dishwasher, kitchen sink and other faucets eventually go to the same place so there could be a clog in a larger pipe that receives wastewater from two, four or more water sources.

2. Does a plunger resolve the situation?
If a plunger can't resolve the situation or loosen things up, chances are you have a severe clog that is located further down your pipes. Check to make sure other sinks, showers and toilets are working properly because a severe clog can quickly cause other problems if not addressed in a timely manner.

3. Is there water overflowing from any clean-outs or vents?
If you spot water overflowing from any of your clean-outs or vents located outside of your home or business, chances are you definitely have a clog somewhere between the building and the main sewer line. A plumber does not typically have the equipment required to address a clog of this nature so you'll need to call an experienced septic company like us. We have the equipment needed to loosen a major clog and resolve a backup before things get worse.

High Pressure Sewer Line Cleaning /Jetting
If you’ve answered yes to any of the above, you’re in need of a professional that offers high pressure sewer line cleaning. Our experienced line opening team can help. We’ll determine where your backup or clog is located and use a high pressure water jet to break up debris and open up your pipes.

In severe cases, we can complete a video pipe inspection to determine exactly what is causing your backup – roots in the drain line, a broken pipe, grease buildup etc. If you’re in need of high pressure sewer line cleaning in the Elmira, Watkins, Waverly and Ithaca areas, contact us today for fast, reliable service. Our team is standing by to answer your questions about drain line cleaning, jetting services and all of your septic needs.