Sewer Backups

Sewer Backups | Emergency Plumbing | Plumbing | Soddy-Daisy

When murky water starts bubbling up through your tub or toilet, every second counts. HEP’s seasoned plumbers race across Soddy-Daisy day or night, armed with video inspection gear, high-pressure jetters, and decades of know-how to stop a sewer backup before it soaks your floors and ruins your weekend. From tree-root intrusions to grease clogs and collapsed lines, we pinpoint the cause, clear the blockage, and restore flow—fast.

Our crews are on standby 24/7 for true emergency plumbing, so you never sit waiting while sewage rises. Transparent pricing, tidy workmanship, and a satisfaction guarantee mean you can breathe easy long after the water subsides. One call to HEP and your home is back to normal—clean, safe, and smelling fresh.

FAQs

What are the most common causes of sewer backups in Soddy-Daisy homes?

In our area, the leading causes include tree-root intrusion into aging clay or cast-iron sewer lines, grease and food waste buildup, flushed wipes or hygiene products, heavy rains that overload the municipal system, and pipe collapses due to soil shifting in the Tennessee Valley. A professional video inspection can pinpoint the exact cause so the right repair method can be chosen.

What should I do immediately after noticing a sewer backup?

1) Stop running water and avoid flushing toilets to keep additional waste from entering the line. 2) Turn off electricity to affected areas if water is rising near outlets. 3) Keep people and pets away from contaminated water to reduce health risks. 4) Call our 24/7 emergency number so we can dispatch a licensed plumber to Soddy-Daisy right away. 5) If you have standing water, take photos for insurance purposes before any cleanup begins.

Can sewer backups be prevented, or are they inevitable?

Most backups are preventable. Schedule an annual drain and sewer line inspection, never pour grease down the drain, install inexpensive hair and food strainers, flush only toilet paper, and consider a backwater valve if your home sits below street level. For older neighborhoods in Soddy-Daisy, we also recommend a preventive hydro-jetting every 12–24 months to keep roots and sludge from re-forming.

Do you really offer 24/7 emergency sewer backup service in Soddy-Daisy?

Yes. Our licensed technicians live and work in Hamilton County, which allows us to reach any Soddy-Daisy address—whether it’s Allen Road, Daisy Dallas Road, or the Sequoia neighborhood—within about 60 minutes, day or night, weekends and holidays included. Our trucks arrive fully stocked with sewer snakes, hydro-jetters, cameras, and extraction pumps so most problems can be resolved in a single visit.

How much does an emergency sewer backup service typically cost?

Costs vary with severity and access, but most Soddy-Daisy emergency visits fall between $175 and $350 for initial clearing. If the line requires hydro-jetting, expect $400–$700. Pipe repairs or replacements are priced after camera inspection and can range from $1,000 for spot repairs up to $6,000 for full sewer line replacement. We provide upfront, written estimates, and there’s no after-hours premium for true emergencies.

Will my homeowner’s insurance cover damage from a sewer backup?

Standard homeowner’s policies rarely cover backup damage unless you added a sewer and drain endorsement. If you have this rider, your insurer may pay for cleanup, damaged flooring, and even hotel stays while repairs are made. Always contact your agent promptly, document everything with photos and invoices, and save any plumber reports—we can provide the detailed paperwork insurers require.