There\u2019s nothing worse than dealing with the aftermath of a sewage backup in your home. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for homeowners to ensure their sewer system is functioning properly by keeping it well-maintained and keeping a close watch for the signs of needed service.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll discuss how families can identify and address a sewage backup in their homes, reducing the risk of extensive damage to their properties and keeping their system in proper working order.<\/p>\n
Sewer backups<\/a> are a common problem in South Carolina homes that occur when wastewater or sewage reverses its flow and enters the home through your plumbing fixtures, usually through drains or toilets. This can happen for several different reasons, such as a sewer line blockage, heavy rainfall or flooding, or deteriorating sewer line<\/a>s.<\/p>\n While preventative maintenance and backwater valve installation can help reduce the risk of sewer backups in the future, it\u2019s still important for families to be aware of the signs of needed service as ignoring this issue can have dire consequences.<\/p>\n There are several signs that homeowners should look out for that will indicate they are dealing with a sewer backup issue, including:<\/p>\n When a sewage backup presents in your home, the last thing you want to do is ignore the problem. Failing to address a sewer backup can have devastating consequences for you, your family, and your property, including:<\/p>\n The moment you detect a sewer backup in your home, the first thing you should do is prioritize safety. Avoid making contact with the sewage as this can lead to health problems. Stop using all plumbing fixtures to prevent against exacerbating the issue, and be sure to shut off the water supply to your home at the main water<\/a> valve. Finally, contact a skilled plumber to address the problem promptly and professionally.<\/p>\n At Preferred Home Services, we understand the urgency behind your sewer repair requests. That\u2019s why we offer emergency same-day solutions to address any sewage backup issues as quickly and efficiently as possible. Offering an unparalleled commitment to your convenience and a high level of passion and care with every appointment, our technicians go above and beyond to ensure your complete peace of mind every step of the way.<\/p>\n Schedule same-day sewer repair services in Charleston, SC<\/strong><\/a> by calling our team at (843) 405-3601<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There\u2019s nothing worse than dealing with the aftermath of a sewage backup in your home. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for homeowners to ensure their sewer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3502,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-plumbing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3504"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3504\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4385,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3504\/revisions\/4385"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gopreferred.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Common Symptoms of a Sewer Backup<\/h2>\n
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Consequences of Ignoring a Sewer Backup<\/h2>\n
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Immediate Steps to Take if You Suspect a Sewer Backup<\/h2>\n
Why Choose Our Emergency Same-Day Sewer Repairs?<\/h2>\n