There are some things you’ll notice first if you need to call us regarding repairing sewage backups. The foul stench coming from bathrooms is usually the first sign. Waste may also be spewing from the toilet or tub or causing the toilets to gurgle. It could also be present around your landscaping.
Septic systems can also have a sewage backup, which could be indicated by ultra-green grass above the septic system area. You may see wastewater leaking around the septic system or notice drains aren’t draining very quickly.
When something smells foul, your next move should be to call a commercial plumber to help clean things up and provide sewage backup repairs. It may come on suddenly and throw a wrench in your entire day.
If you own a restaurant or any other establishment, this is a problem you’ll want to correct immediately. Backed-up toilets and other fixtures can instantly fill your space with a malodorous smell that will send your customers running.
Sewage backups need to be diagnosed properly to get to their root cause. Once the source is determined, repairs and cleanup can begin. Generally, backups highlight a blockage or clog in the sewer line. This can be caused by pipe breakage, which is common when a main sewer line underground ruptures. It then sends wastewater into the surrounding soil, but the ground can’t soak it all up quickly, resulting in sewage backup.
Root intrusion may also be to blame. Tree roots can puncture and block pipes, making the need to repair sewage backups an urgent matter. Thankfully, many innovations allow our expert commercial plumbers to quickly find the source of the sewage backup and begin repairs.
It may be possible to patch the pipe if the damage is minor. In some cases, adding a flexible pipe liner inserted into the broken sewer can solve the problem. For root intrusions, hydro jets can be powerful enough to break through the roots to clear them away and unblock the pipe. Small roots are less likely to cause any meaningful damage, but if there is a significant intrusion that has caused extensive damage, repairing sewage backups will turn into a replacement job.
When something stinks in or around your South Florida business, call Coastal Commercial Services to get busy repairing sewage backups. Our family-owned company has spent more than two decades handling commercial plumbing needs for local businesses.
While sewage backups are a dirty job, we roll up our sleeves and get busy to get your business up and running again. You can count on our responsive team to clear away the sewage and get those lines back in working order. Contact us today to help you with sewage backup, repairs, maintenance, or installations for commercial plumbing at 772-341-0094.
