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Overhead Sewer Systems in Tinley Park, IL
If your floor drain backs up every big storm, an overhead sewer system lifts basement wastewater above the level where backups happen. We install them for Tinley Park homes from our office on 185th Street.
Does Your Tinley Park Basement Need an Overhead Sewer?
Here's how to tell the connection, not a clog, is the problem:
Water Rises at the Floor Drain in Every Big Storm
It comes up during the rain and drains away after. It's the classic early sign.
The Line Checks Out Clean
No roots, no sag, no crack on camera, and it still backs up in heavy rain.
A Finished Basement Has Already Taken a Hit
One cleanup of carpet and drywall is enough to look for a permanent fix.
How an Overhead Sewer System Works
Your upstairs drains already flow out above the level where the sewer can back up. An overhead system does the same for the basement. The floor drain, basement toilet, shower and laundry are rerouted into a sealed pit. An ejector pump lifts that wastewater up to a new line near the ceiling, and a check valve stops it from flowing back. From there, gravity carries it out to the sewer.
Overhead Sewers and Tinley Park Basements
Tinley Park has been included in federal flood disaster declarations in 1986, 1987, 1993, 2013 and 2023. Homes that back up in those storms tend to do it again.
Finished Lower Levels
If your basement is finished, with a bedroom, family room or bathroom, that's a lot to lose to one storm.
Basement Bathrooms Need a Pump Anyway
If your basement already has an ejector pump for a bathroom, a conversion builds on what's there.
Check the Line First
We camera the sewer line before recommending a conversion. If a sag or a root mat is the real cause, a repair may be all you need.
Overhead Sewer vs. Backflow Valve vs. Sump Pump
Three different tools for three different kinds of water:
| Sump Pump | Backflow Valve | Overhead Sewer System | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stops | Groundwater coming in at the walls and slab | Sewage flowing backward into the house | Storm backups through basement drains |
| How | Pumps water from a pit to the outside | A flap closes when flow reverses | Lifts basement wastewater above flood level with an ejector pump |
| Good fit when | Walls or floor get wet after rain | The house sits high enough for a passive valve | Backups keep happening, or the basement is finished |
Some basements need more than one. We'll tell you which yours needs after we look.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We start every overhead sewer project with your basement and your sewer line.
1. Camera First
So you don't pay for a conversion when the problem is a clog or a sag.
2. A Plan for Your Space
Pit location, pump and new piping planned around your finished basement.
3. Flat Price, Tested System
One price before we start, and a full test before we leave.
Customer Stories
Overhead Sewer System Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"Thank you to Scott and Payton for coming by and helping us out. They identified a sewer pipe problem that was worse than what we were expecting, they provided a solution to the problem that will help in the long run and we have confidence that the solution will solve the problem and that we will not have to worry about it in the future"
★★★★★
"Scott was so helpful and easy to work with! He was so patient and thorough in explaining our options! And Walter loved him!"
★★★★★
"Mike P was super helpful and great at explaining the options we have for our sewer line."
Got Questions?
Overhead Sewer Questions From Tinley Park Homeowners
It stops sewer backups through basement drains. Groundwater needs a sump pump.
It stops sewer water from backing up through basement drains. It won't stop groundwater coming through the walls or floor, which is a sump pump job. We'll help you figure out which one you're seeing.
Sometimes. It depends on its size and the pump. We'll check during the assessment.
Sometimes. If your basement bathroom already drains to an ejector pit, we may be able to use it, depending on its size and the pump. We'll check during the assessment and tell you.
Usually a few days, depending on the basement layout.
Usually a few days, depending on how many fixtures need rerouting and how finished the basement is. You'll get a realistic schedule before we start.
It depends on the layout and the depth of the connection. You get a flat price first.
It depends on the depth of the connection, your basement layout, whether there's already an ejector pit and access. We give you a flat rate before any work begins.
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- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Tinley Park
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Toilets & Faucets
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Burst Pipes & Spigots
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Stop Worrying Every Time It Rains?
Our Tinley Park office is at 8200 185th St, Suite G28, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Orland Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Homer Glen, Midlothian and more.
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