Sewer Backup Emergency?
Sewage backing up into your Des Plaines home is a serious health hazard requiring immediate professional attention. Narsso Plumbing provides 24/7 emergency sewer services.
HEALTH HAZARD - Take Immediate Action!
Immediate Safety Steps:
- Evacuate affected areas immediately
- Turn off electricity to flooded areas
- Don't touch contaminated water
- Keep children and pets away
- Call emergency plumber: (847) 242-1286
Health Risks Include:
- • Bacterial infections (E. coli, Salmonella)
- • Viral infections (Hepatitis, Norovirus)
- • Parasitic diseases
- • Respiratory problems
- • Skin and eye irritation
⚠️ NEVER attempt to clean sewage backup yourself. This requires professional hazmat cleanup and disinfection.
What Causes Sewer Backups?
Main Line Blockages
- • Tree root infiltration
- • Collapsed or broken pipes
- • Heavy grease buildup
- • Foreign objects flushed
- • Pipe scale and corrosion
System Overload
- • Heavy rainfall overwhelming system
- • Municipal sewer line problems
- • Pump station failures
- • Storm water infiltration
- • Combined sewer overflow
Home System Issues
- • Sump pump failure
- • Broken sewer laterals
- • Improper waste disposal
- • Aging pipe systems
- • Poor drainage design
Maintenance Neglect
- • Lack of regular cleaning
- • Ignored warning signs
- • Deferred repairs
- • No preventive maintenance
- • Old, outdated systems
Our Emergency Sewer Backup Response
Immediate Response
- • 24/7 emergency service
- • Rapid damage assessment
- • Safety area establishment
- • Emergency line clearing
Line Clearing
- • High-pressure jetting
- • Root cutting service
- • Camera inspection
- • Blockage removal
Cleanup Coordination
- • Professional referrals
- • Insurance coordination
- • Sanitization oversight
- • Restoration planning
Early Warning Signs to Watch For
Minor Warning Signs:
- • Slow draining fixtures
- • Gurgling sounds from drains
- • Sewage odors indoors
- • Water backing up in floor drains
- • Toilet bubbling when other fixtures drain
⚡ Action: Schedule inspection and cleaning
Emergency Signs:
- • Sewage coming up through drains
- • Multiple fixtures backing up
- • Strong sewage smell throughout home
- • Wet spots in yard over sewer line
- • Sewage pooling in basement
🚨 Action: Call emergency service immediately
Preventing Sewer Backups
Regular Maintenance:
- • Annual sewer line inspection
- • Professional drain cleaning
- • Tree root management
- • Grease trap maintenance
- • Pipe condition monitoring
Best Practices:
- • Don't flush non-flushables
- • Proper grease disposal
- • Install backflow prevention
- • Monitor water usage
- • Address problems early
Insurance & Documentation Tips
Document Everything:
- • Take photos/videos before cleanup
- • Keep all receipts and invoices
- • Document damaged items
- • Get professional assessment reports
- • Note dates and times of events
Insurance Coverage:
- • Check policy for sewer backup coverage
- • Report claim immediately
- • Municipal vs. private line responsibility
- • Consider additional backup coverage
- • Review coverage limits annually
Understanding Sewer Backup Costs
$500-1,500
Emergency line clearing
$5,000-15,000
Professional cleanup & restoration
$25,000+
Major sewer line replacement
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Don't risk your health - get professional sewer backup service immediately.