Sewer Backup Emergencies

Sewage coming up through a floor drain, tub or toilet can damage floors, walls and belongings and create a health hazard. In Lawrence, KS, stop using water in the home right away, keep people and pets away from the affected area, and call for a plumber to clear the main line.

Signs the main sewer line is blocked
Several drains backing up at once, a tub filling when the toilet flushes, gurgling or sewage odor point to the main line. For a backup or a sewer smell outside, call +1 785-202-4977 to reach an independent local plumber.

What the plumber may do
A plumber can open the cleanout to relieve the backup, clear the blockage with a cable or jetter, run a camera to find the cause, and explain repair options. Clean-up of sewage-damaged materials is usually a separate job from clearing the line.

Call about a backup and say which drains are backing up, when it started, and whether anyone is still using water in the home.