Sewer Backups
Sewer Backups | Emergency Plumbing | Plumbing | Englewood
When sewage starts bubbling up in your Englewood home, every second counts. HEP’s certified technicians are on standby day and night, arriving fast with video-inspection gear, powerful jetters, and the know-how to stop the overflow before it destroys floors, walls, and peace of mind. From toys lodged in main lines to roots that have wormed through decades-old pipes, we pinpoint the blockage, clear it clean, and disinfect the affected area so your property is safe and odor-free.
Because backups rarely wait for business hours, our emergency plumbing dispatch answers 24/7, holidays included, guaranteeing upfront pricing, honest guidance, and workmanship backed by a satisfaction promise. Call HEP the moment you spot gurgling drains or wet spots in the yard and let our Englewood pros restore flow—and normalcy—before bigger headaches set in.
FAQs
What causes sewer backups in Englewood homes?
The most common causes include tree-root intrusion into the city’s older clay or cast-iron lateral lines, grease and food waste buildup, flushed wipes or hygiene products, collapsed or misaligned pipes due to ground shifting, and heavy rainstorms that overwhelm the municipal sewer system. Any of these issues can force wastewater to reverse direction and flow back into your home’s drains.
How do I know I’m experiencing a sewer backup and not a standard clog?
Warning signs go beyond a single slow drain. You may notice gurgling sounds in toilets when a nearby sink drains, multiple fixtures backing up at once (especially the lowest one such as a basement floor drain or shower), foul sewage odors inside, or wastewater emerging around floor drains. If more than one fixture is affected, chances are the problem is in the main sewer line rather than an individual branch line.
What should I do immediately after discovering a sewer backup?
1) Stop using all water in the house to prevent additional inflow. 2) Turn off electricity in affected areas if water levels are high enough to reach outlets or appliances. 3) Keep people and pets away from contaminated water—it can contain harmful bacteria and viruses. 4) Call an emergency plumber right away so a professional can inspect the line with a sewer camera, clear the blockage, and sanitize the area. 5) Document any damage for insurance by taking photos or video.
Why is it important to call an emergency plumber for a sewer backup?
Sewage carries pathogens that can cause serious illness upon contact or inhalation. The longer it sits, the greater the health risk and the higher the likelihood of structural damage, mold growth, and ruined belongings. Professional emergency plumbers have protective equipment, high-power augers, hydro-jetters, and camera inspection tools to remove the blockage, repair damaged pipe sections, and thoroughly disinfect affected spaces—services that go far beyond standard drain cleaning.
How quickly can your Englewood emergency plumbing team respond to a sewer backup?
We maintain a 24/7 on-call crew dedicated to the Englewood area. In most cases we arrive within 60 minutes of your call, day or night, weekends and holidays included. Our vans are stocked with sewer cameras, hydro-jetters, and extraction pumps so we can diagnose and begin remediation immediately, minimizing downtime and property damage.
How can I prevent future sewer backups in my Englewood property?
• Schedule annual sewer camera inspections to detect roots, cracks, or buildup early. • Install a backwater valve on the main sewer line; it automatically closes if city mains become overloaded. • Avoid flushing wipes, paper towels, feminine products, or grease. • Run hot water with a small amount of dish soap down the kitchen drain weekly to reduce grease accumulation. • Replace aging clay or cast-iron laterals with PVC or HDPE pipe to eliminate joint gaps where roots can enter. • Keep large trees at least 10 ft away from the sewer line and have roots professionally pruned if necessary.