sewer clog?
We just finished up some renovations to our basement and now when we run the washing machine we get a small leak from the base of the toilet. I’ve been told this sounds like the sewer line could be partially clogged. Is this a big deal (time/money-wise)? I’m freaking out a bit that they will…
We just finished up some renovations to our basement and now when we run the washing machine we get a small leak from the base of the toilet. I’ve been told this sounds like the sewer line could be partially clogged. Is this a big deal (time/money-wise)? I’m freaking out a bit that they will have to rip up the floors to access the sewer (it is a basement and there is a crawlspace but not right where the main trap is, I don’t think). Is it normal for a sewer line to get clogged? Any recs for comp[anies that could help us? My everyday plumber said he didn’t have the right equipment
I had the same exact problem, I called a local plumber and he removed my toilet and snaked the line and charged me around $400. It took him less than 45 minutes to do the job. He did a decent job but the clog came back in 10 days and I couldn’t locate the local plumber. A friend referred me to http://www.a4995.com and highly recommended them. I called these people, they were like 30 minutes late, but whatever, the sewer guy they sent was knowledgeable and took care of the problem from the main sewer line and i got both sides of the sewer snaked just to be cautious. I paid the $100 for the two lines and to this day my clog has not returned. I had not seen this company before but I got their sticker right on my refrigerator now…lol…I got to see some gross sewer videos on their blog.. http://www.a4995.com/blogs
I read many reviews about this company and their major problem seems to be that they are not that punctual, but I didn’t care, I still saved $300!!!
Try this Company, speak to Gary or Vinny. Tell them Al Rosario of ACR General Contracting, Inc. sent over the recommendation. They are well equipped.
Emergency Mechanical Services
8740 26th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-7750
but wait, you really dont know it’s a sewer clog yet.
where is the toilet, in relation to the washer?
why did this person say it was a sewer clog?
this just happened to me, except the main drain was really clogged all the way and started to come up another pipe in the basement (long story), so basically I had to hand-sumppump poop water into buckets (as all drains go to the main drain).
To make a long story short, since you dont have access to your “U” or the “y” on your main drain, you have to try to get to the clog from another place.
For me, it was the outside drain next to the house, running along the west wall, joining with the main drain.
you need a power snake/auger. a really long one.
Of course, I didn’t have one, but the super next door did!
problem solved…
good luck!
Try Econ-o-Sewer 718-338-8484.
I’ve used them and been very happy with results, reasonably priced.