Sewage Backup Service in Arlington Heights, IL

It's the lowest drain in the house, so a blockage or overloaded sewer shows up there first.

The floor drain is usually the lowest opening in your plumbing. When the main line is blocked or the sewer is full, water rises to the lowest point first. That's why it's often the first sign of a backup.

Not always. Your line may be fine and the sewer overloaded. A camera shows which.

Not always. If your line is clear, an overloaded public sewer can still push water back into your basement. If roots or a break slowed your line, that's on the private side. We clear it, camera it and tell you which it was.

Small, contained spills, carefully. Large ones need a cleanup company.

A small, contained spill on a concrete floor can be cleaned with gloves, boots and disinfectant. Large backups, or any that reach carpet, drywall or furniture, need a professional cleanup company. Our job is to fix the plumbing that caused it.

Keep the line clear, then add protection like a backflow valve or overhead sewer.

Start with a clean, inspected line and regular sewer maintenance. If storms are the trigger, a backflow valve or an overhead sewer system keeps sewer water out.

If several homes back up in the same storm, the public sewer was likely overloaded.

If several homes on your block backed up during the same storm, the public sewer was likely full. Your own line can still be partly blocked too, so a camera check is worth it before you plan protection.

It depends on the cause and access. You get a flat price first.

It depends on what caused the backup, where it is and how we access the line. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.