Almost all homes are built with a traditional gravity sewer system that allows your waste water to naturally flow down into the main sewer line. These systems are easy to install, but also make it easier for your basement to flood.

An overhead sewer system is different because it is custom built to move your home’s sewer pipe from below the basement to above it. Essentially, your sewer pipe is raised to above ground level (usually in the space between your ground floor flooring and basement ceiling) and ensures that even backed up water from the city sewer can’t reach that high. Your basement plumbing is connected to an ejector pump and pumped up into the overhead sewer, while the plumbing in your home’s upper floors continues to drain by gravity. This keeps the basement dry from municipal sewer backup.

To truly understand how an overhead sewer system differs from a normal Chicago sewer system, you need to know the benefits of having a system in your own home. You could benefit in all of the following ways:

Protect Your Basement

One of the main benefits of an overhead sewer is protection. With a traditional sewer, the pipes are under the concrete of your basement. If there are any leaks, the water could seep through the concrete and cause foul smells. Over time, damage can occur to your concrete.

When you install an overhead system, there is no risk of sewage leaking under your concrete. You keep your basement safe.

Save Money

Your new system could also save you money. If you need a repair with an overhead system, the plumber won’t need to dig up your concrete. But a typical sewer system requires more extensive repairs. Additionally, an overhead system saves you money on water damage. If your basement floods, you could be responsible for hundreds or even thousands of dollars in repairs. Your overhead sewer prevents floods and makes you less likely to experience water damage.

Increase Your Home’s Value

By installing an overhead sewer, you can increase the value of your home. Even if you don’t plan on selling your home any time soon, the day will come when your property ends up on the market. When it does, you can recoup the money that you put into installing the overhead sewer.

An overhead sewer system moves sewage from your plumbing fixtures to a new sewer line. The line runs over the basement floor, and usually goes along the basement ceiling. Typically, the system is installed as a way to prevent flooding.

By raising the lowest opening in your home’s sewer system, an overhead sewer prevents both water and sewage from escaping the system. The sewer backups that come from flooding won’t affect your home.

The Chicago sewer system is prone to problems. If you want to limit the chance of basement flooding, an overhead sewer could be the right choice for you. Let our experts tell you more about how a system can help you.

Your overhead sewer in Chicago can make all the difference. If you’re not already familiar with the benefits of having one, our team can explain more about the Chicago sewer system and how overhead sewers can make a difference. For years, our experts have been helping home and business owners make decisions regarding their sewer system.

Our plumbers take the time to listen to your concerns. If you have any questions, they’ll answer them with detail. When you’re ready to get started with your overhead sewer system, we’ll take on the project as soon as possible. In addition to being eager to get to work, our plumbers are thorough.