Simple Tips to Prevent Sewer Back up In Edmonton

1. Blog2: WATER DAMAGE EDMONTON Simple Tips to Prevent Sewer Back up In Edmonton It is very rare to find sewer backups that begin abruptly out of nowhere and without warning signs. Most of the time, the problem usually builds up slowly over time and it can be days or even weeks before you actually can visually detect the problem. Once you have detected sewage back up problem, the next thing you need to do is to look for an Edmonton water damage company to help you solve the problem as quickly as possible. However, it is not required that you must wait until you can visually see that there is an issue. Below are some tips that we provide to readers to try and prevent sewage backup problems from arising. Large Solids The main cause of sewer back up in Edmonton is blockage within the drains or the main sewer lines. This blockage is usually caused by large solids that are forced down the drain. Try to avoid forcing large objects down toilets or sinks as well as other smaller solids which are not bio-degradable. The most common mistakes are throwing away plastic bags, pamper and tampons. Grease and Cooking Oil Homeowners should try to avoid poring grease and cooking oil down your drains, especially in sinks. This is because they can solidify under low temperatures inside the pipes and, when that happens, they can end up clogging or blocking the pipes which will eventually lead to sewage back up inside the house. Trees and Large Shrubs If you are installing a new drainage system, then you should avoid laying the pipes close to trees and large shrubs so that they are not in contact with the roots. Also, avoid planting trees and shrubs directly above or very close to existing sewer lines and drainage pipes.