Sewage Damage

Spring can be a welcome relief after a long winter of cold and snow. But it’s not always rainbows and butterflies, especially as warmer temps cause snow to melt in mass while also leading to rainier weather from up above. Before you know it, flooding is on the rise, and your home is at risk […]

Water damage can happen for any number of reasons. If you are unfortunate enough to experience flooding in your basement or other areas of your home due to a burst pipe or a broken sump pump, you may wonder what steps to take next to start repairing the water damage. What to Expect When You […]

Floods are often the culprit of home water damage and, even worse, sewer backup. And since flooding is more often associated with spring and summer, you may think you’re safe during the winter season. Not so. While heavy rainfall and flooding a common causes of sewage line problems, they are certainly not the only factors […]

Damaging floors, walls, furniture, appliances, electrical systems, and other home possessions, sewage backups can be a serious problem. Making it even worse are the costs associated with such destruction, which often aren’t covered by average homeowners insurance policies without the addition of a specific rider. Even with complete financial coverage, a sewage backup is something […]

Water damage caused by a leaky pipe, a heavy spring rain shower, or faulty appliance is rarely welcome by homeowners. However, if given the choice between water damage caused by one of those culprits versus water damage caused by a sewer-related issue, sewage damage loses every time. Good Water Gone Bad Aside from the root […]

Filled with bacteria and viruses, sewage water can be quite harmful if it seeps into your property. In addition to smelling bad, sewage water can lead to disease making those coming into contact with it quite ill. While leaks and flooding from fresh water sources can cause a great deal of damage, sewage water raises […]

Did you know that you’re responsible for the plumbing lines on your property, including the sewage main lines that run on your property connecting to the municipal sewer lines? That means that if there is deterioration, collapse, or obstruction, you are responsible for the maintenance or repair of these lines – and the cleanup that […]

At one time or another, you or someone you know will experience the (sometimes) horror and aggravation of a sewer backup. You panic because of the sight of it all, to begin with and then the worry about whether you can get things truly clean again! Let’s first find out…  What Causes Backups? Wastewater can enter a […]

What is a Sewage Backup? First of all, it’s basically a mix of murky water that contains a variety of unpleasant things such as waste water from your household, organic waste, solid waste, human excrement and debris.  All are hazardous to your health, but human excrement brings the highest risks as it contains micro-organisms such […]

Many a homeowner has gone into their basement or bathroom to find a nasty mess caused by tree roots. How? First you must know what a “sewer lateral” is. A sewer lateral is the stretch of sewer pipe that extends from your foundation to the municipal sewer line under the street. Most municipalities will not repair or otherwise take […]