Backups & Stoppages
Drain backups and stoppages are plumbing emergencies that require immediate attention. Elite Plumbing responds quickly to clear blockages and prevent overflow, water damage, and health hazards. We're available 24/7 for emergency backup service.
Common Types of Backups
Toilet Backups
Overflowing toilets can cause extensive water damage. We respond immediately to clear clogs and identify underlying issues causing persistent problems.
Sink & Tub Backups
Kitchen sinks often backup from grease and food debris. Bathroom sinks and tubs clog from hair, soap scum, and personal care products. We clear these blockages quickly.
Main Line Backups
When your main sewer line backs up, sewage can flow back through all your drains. This is a serious emergency requiring immediate professional service.
Floor Drain Backups
Basement or garage floor drains backing up often indicate main line problems. We diagnose the cause and clear the obstruction.
What Causes Backups & Stoppages?
- • Grease Buildup: Cooking oils and fats solidify in pipes
- • Foreign Objects: Items flushed that shouldn't be (wipes, paper towels, etc.)
- • Tree Roots: Roots infiltrate sewer lines seeking moisture
- • Hair Accumulation: Hair combines with soap to form clogs
- • Pipe Scale: Mineral deposits narrow pipe diameter over time
- • Broken Pipes: Collapsed or damaged pipes obstruct flow
- • Improper Slope: Incorrectly installed pipes don't drain properly
Our Backup Clearance Process
- 1. Rapid Response: We arrive quickly to assess the situation
- 2. Initial Assessment: Determine location and severity of stoppage
- 3. Clearing: Use appropriate tools (snake, hydro-jetting, etc.) to clear blockage
- 4. Testing: Verify proper flow is restored
- 5. Camera Inspection: When needed, inspect pipes to identify underlying issues
- 6. Prevention Recommendations: Advise on preventing future backups
Professional Clearance Methods
- Power Snaking: Motorized augers break through tough clogs
- Hydro-Jetting: High-pressure water blasts away grease and debris
- Camera Inspection: Video technology locates and identifies blockages
- Root Cutting: Specialized tools remove tree roots from lines
- Chemical Treatment: Safe enzyme treatments for organic buildup
Preventing Future Backups
- Never pour grease down drains
- Use drain strainers to catch hair and debris
- Only flush toilet paper (never wipes or feminine products)
- Schedule regular drain cleaning
- Address slow drains promptly
- Consider root treatment if you have large trees
- Have septic tanks pumped regularly
When to Call for Emergency Service
- Sewage backing up into your home or business
- Multiple drains backing up simultaneously
- Toilet overflowing and won't stop
- Standing water from floor drains
- Strong sewage odors
- Gurgling sounds from drains when flushing
Don't let drain backups cause damage to your property or pose health risks. Contact Elite Plumbing immediately for fast, professional backup and stoppage clearance. We're available 24/7 for emergency service.
24/7 Emergency Backup & Stoppage Service