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If wastewater rises through a basement floor drain, tub, or lower-level toilet, the problem may be in your building’s sewer line. JPR Plumbing helps Sunnyside homeowners find the blockage and get wastewater flowing again. Call (833) 603-1840 if sewage is coming into your home.
All of the drains in a house or building flow into one sewer service line that runs to the City sewer main in the street. If that line is blocked, cracked, or overwhelmed, wastewater has nowhere to go. It rises through the lowest openings first, usually a basement floor drain, shower, or toilet.
A sewer backup plumber works out where the problem is, what is causing it, and how to clear or repair it. That matters, because a grease clog, a broken pipe, and storm water each need a different fix. Visit our JPR Plumbing homepage to learn more about our services.
Here are the common signs of a sewer line problem, the usual causes, and how a plumber can help.
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Dirty water rising through a basement floor drain is one of the clearest signs of a blocked sewer line.
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When sinks, tubs, and toilets all drain slowly together, the blockage is probably in the main line.
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If a tub or shower fills when a toilet is flushed, wastewater can’t get past a clog downstream.
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Grease poured into sinks and wipes flushed down toilets are leading causes of sewer blockages.
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Older sewer lines can crack, sag, or collect buildup that slows the flow.
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During big storms, the City sewer can fill up and push water back toward low drains.
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A plumber looks at where the backup is happening and whether the problem is in your line or beyond.
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The sewer line may be cleared with professional equipment, depending on the cause.
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Damaged sections may need repair, and a plumber can explain ways to lower the chance of future backups.
Repair costs
Sewer backup work can range from clearing a clog to repairing damaged pipe. Factors include:
A plumber can explain the likely work once the cause and location of the problem are known.
Sunnyside considerations
Attached homes and older buildings in Sunnyside rely on sewer lines that have often been in place for decades.
Who Owns the Sewer Line. According to NYC DEP’s sewer backup page, property owners own and maintain the sewer service line connecting their property to the City sewer, and backups into a home should be reported to 311.
Shared Buildings. In co-op and apartment buildings, the main sewer line is usually the building’s responsibility, so contact management first.
Older Lines. Many Sunnyside buildings date to the 1920s, and older sewer lines can collect buildup or develop cracks over time. A plumber can check the line’s condition if backups keep happening.
Avoid touching sewage, keep children and pets away, and stop using water in the home until the line is checked.
Sewer backups and clogged drains often go together. You can also browse all of our plumbing services in Sunnyside. Related services include:
We serve homeowners across Sunnyside, including Sunnyside Gardens and the blocks around Queens Boulevard, Skillman Avenue, and Greenpoint Avenue, as well as nearby parts of western Queens. Contact us to confirm availability at your address.
Questions
Stop running water and flushing, keep people and pets away from the wastewater, and contact a plumber or your building management.
NYC DEP asks residents to report sewage backing up into a home to 311 so it can be investigated.
DEP says property owners own and maintain the sewer service line from their property to the City sewer main.
The basement drain is usually the lowest opening in the system, so wastewater rises there first.
DEP says blockages from grease, wipes, and other items put down toilets and sinks are the most common cause.
Yes. Sewage can carry germs, so avoid contact and clean and disinfect affected areas thoroughly.
They can, especially in older lines with cracked joints. Roots can grow inside the pipe and trap waste and paper.
Call (833) 603-1840, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., or send us a request online. Tell us where the sewage is coming up and whether it started during rain.
