7 Sewer Backup Warning Signs Every Homeowner Should Know

A sewer backup rarely happens without warning. These are the signs we see most often before one:

• Water rising in the basement floor drain
• Toilets gurgling when the washing machine drains
• Several slow drains at once
• A sewage smell near drains
• Bubbles in the toilet bowl
• Damp, sunken spots in the yard
• Drain flies that will not go away

If you notice more than one of these, use as little water as possible and call a plumber. A camera inspection shows whether the line is blocked, cracked or full of roots.

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