Basement Sewage Removal in Riverside, CA

When I flush my toilet water comes up in the basement?

Water backs up into the tub or shower when you flush the toilet. Water cannot flow down the drain if your sewer line becomes plugged. If the toilet bubbles (gurgles) or the water level in the toilet rises, the sewage line may be clogged.

Is it safe to stay in a house with sewage backup?

If wastewater is backing up into your home, it poses a serious health danger. Bacteria and viruses can be present in wastewater and can make you sick. If the backup water damage is not fully cleansed, mold may grow.

Can I use drain cleaner in basement drain?

In the instance of clogged floor and basement drains, the cleaner will have no effect at all since the clog—often household debris or even tree roots penetrating damaged pipes—will not be impacted at all. That is, if you can even deliver the deadly chemical to the source of the problem. As a result, do not use liquid drain cleaning.

Why is there poop in my basement?

This happens when waste from your plumbing system returns. This issue can be rather unpleasant since the puddle may include more than just water. You could even wind up with excrement backing up into a basement floor drain.

What to do if sewer backs up in basement?

1. Evacuate the flooded area.
2. Turn off the electricity in the flooded area.
3. Be cautious if the primary circuit breaker is in the basement.
4. Before going through sewage water, put on protective clothes such as a facemask, eyeglasses, gloves, and rubber boots.

How do you clean up a flooded sewer basement?

Basements flooded by surface water, seepage through walls, or backflow from sewage lines frequently sustain little or no structural damage from the water because the water within buffers the walls against the pressure of outside water and wet soil.

How do I clean up my basement after sewer backup?

Sewer water must be removed and cleaned up. Wear rubber boots and gloves when removing/cleaning. Wash contaminated surfaces/objects with warm, soapy water and disinfect using a bleach/water solution, one cap of 5.25 percent chlorine bleach per one gallon water. Toys, clothes, and other hazardous items should be discarded or carefully washed and disinfected.

Does homeowners insurance cover sewage backup?

Sewer backup coverage is not included in a regular home insurance policy. Water or sewer backup coverage is available from certain insurance carriers as an endorsement or rider, although coverage limitations may be insufficient to cover a costly loss.