Have you noticed standing water in your basement? Experiencing floor drain backups? Here is what you need to know.
For homes that don’t have a basement floor drain, drain line clogs can cause backups in the lowest fixtures of the home, like ground-level tubs, sinks, or showers.
Why is your basement - or lowest - drain backing up?
A basement floor drain backup is almost never caused by a clog in the basement floor drain itself.
- Clogs in any of your home’s drain lines can cause backups in your basement floor drain.
- Deteriorated pipe.
- Bellies in the main drain line.
- Flushing more than your main drain line can handle (i.e. paper towels, baby wipes, and feminine hygiene products).
- A sewer line has cracks or holes.
- A sewer line is bellied, sagging, or collapsed.
- Tree roots have misaligned or infiltrated the sewer line.
How to stop basement floor drain backups
The solution is directly related to the cause. Which means you’ll need to know why your floor drain is clogging. As mentioned above, it may not be a simple clog.
Which means you’ll need to call a professional plumber to get the right fix.
Based on the cause, here’s what your fix may be:
- Drain cleaning and clearing service
- Sewer line repair
- Sewer line replacement
How to prevent future floor drain backups
Regular drain cleaning maintenance will help ensure you do not encounter another backup. It will also keep you on top of any other issues that may arise in your plumbing.
Need help?
Whether you’re dealing with floor drain backups or any other plumbing problem, you can trust the Dan’s Plumbing team for the right fix. Give us call today or schedule your appointment online.
