Sewer Backup Prevention Systems
Having a sewer backup prevention system installed is a great way to protect your home or business from sewer backups. We offer custom designed solutions to keep your property save.
LOCAL EXPERTS FOR SEWER LATERAL INSPECTIONS, CLEANOUT, AND REPLACEMENT.
How To Prevent Sewer Backups in Your Home
Are you concerned about a potential sewer backup in your basement? If so, you should contact our experts at Engineered Waterproofing. A clogged sewer pipe or municipal sewer overflow can sometimes cause a wet basement or dam crawl space. Our state-of-the-art sewer camera system used during inspections helps our team determine the cause of any main sewer line clogs. In addition to cleanout, repair, and replacement services, our team offers sewer backup system installation services for homeowners across Northern Ohio.
Our team can install one of two main types of sewer backup prevention systems (AKA overflow prevention systems): inside the basement and outside of your home or business. While each system has its specific application, the goal is the same: prevent sewer backups caused by the municipal sewer. Our experts have the expertise to help you choose the correct option for your property.
Caution! Resorting to DIY drain clearing methods or drain snakes might not offer a lasting solution and could potentially harm your main sewer line, escalating repair costs.
How to Interior and Exterior Sewer Backup Prevention Systems Work?
Interior Sewer Backup Prevention:
Overhead sewer systems, or gravity-fed sewer systems, are a plumbing approach used to prevent sewer backups in basements or lower levels of buildings. These work by elevating the main floor drain, utilizing an ejector or lift pump, and check valves to keep sewage from flowing back into lower-level sinks and fixtures. These systems minimize the risk of water damage or contamination in basements. They are commonly used in areas where municipal sewer lines are prone to backups during heavy rain when the sewer and rainwater systems can get overwhelmed.
Exterior Sewer Backup Prevention:
Exterior systems can have one or two check valves but are more often installed as a self-contained system that sits between your home’s main sewer lateral and the municipal sewer lines. These systems are commonly installed as part of residential sewer backup prevention systems as they excel at keeping your home free from sewer backups with little to no interior work.
It is worth noting while these backup prevention systems can significantly reduce the risk of sewer overflows or clogs, they do not guarantee complete protection. Extreme weather events or issues in the municipal sewer system can still pose a risk. Consulting a sewer overflow expert at J.D. Johnson waterproofing will help you determine the best method for your property.
Benefits of Interior and Exterior Sewer Backup Preventions
Overhead Sewer Systems
- Minimizes sewer backups
- Improved protection
- Greater flexibility in basement usage
- Adaptability to sewer system conditions
Exterior Check Valve Systems
- Protects potable water supply
- Versatile application
- Cost-effective
- Lower maintenance requirements
- Space efficiency
- Compliance with regulations
