Sewage Backup

Sewage Backup in South Bend, IN

This is a messy problem.  A sewage backup is not something most homeowners or renters want to deal with. But it has to be dealt with and in a hurry as sewage brings a lot of dangerous bacteria and germs to your home.
The best way to handle this problem is to call us, South Bend Restoration Pros. We have years of experience handling this type of problem. Plus, our professional crews know how to remove those foul odors that come with any sewage problem.  Give us a call as soon as you find this problem. The faster we get on the job, the faster your home returns to normal.

What are the signs of a sewage backup?
There are 7 common signs that tell you that you have a sewage backup problem.

1. Your nose detects sewage-like odors coming from your drains
2. Your sinks or toilet are bubbling
3. The drain takes a long time to work
4. There are clogs in most of your drains at the same time
5. One of your plumbing fixtures acts up when you are using a different one
6. Sewage is coming out of your clean-out pipe
7. You find standing water in your clean-out pipe

When you notice these signs, give us a call at __________ so we can resolve the problem quickly for you.

Is the city responsible for sewer backup?
The city is only responsible for sewage backup when there is a problem with the main sewer line. If the problem is found in your connecting line, then the city is not responsible for any damage done.
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If there is any damage to the connecting lines, the city is also not responsible for those repairs. You need to have your pipes inspected regularly to make sure they remain in top shape.

What causes sewage to back up?
There are several sources for this common problem. Most of the sewage backups are caused by the following 4 sources:

1. Clogs- people keep sending grease down their drains.
2. Cracks or breaks- can happen with settling or other sources
3. Collapses- the dirt above the pipes finally gives way and ruins the pipes or blocks them
4. Tree roots- this happens when a tree grows too big and is too close to the connecting sewer line​

Is the city responsible for sewer backup?
​It can but you will have to add it to your policy to make sure that it does. The cost depends on your insurance company but you may find that you are only paying an extra $50 to $150 per year for the added protection.

What these endorsements covers is as follows:

1. sump pump failures
2. Pipelines
3. tree roots
4. other causes

Check with your insurance company to get this endorsement added to your insurance policy

South Bend Restoration Pros handles sewage problems for you

When you have a sewage problem, just give us a call. We will send out our experts to assess the damage and give you a fair estimate. Call or stop in today so we can resolve your sewage problem fast.