We bought our home a couple of years ago. The first year we lived here, we had to hire a plumber to clear our outside drain pipe. This year we started having the same problem, so my husband cleaned our pipes with an electric snake like the plumber had done. Everything works fine until it rains. Everytime it starts raining, our pipes start gurgling, you can smell sewer and water leaks from the base of our toilet. We have had a significant amount of rain last night and this morning. Apparently the water built up so much that it caused the drain pipe that leads from our sump pump in the basement to the drain to come apart and spray all over our basement. My husband took the cover off the drain outside to let the water come out there. For now, the problems have stopped. Can anyone tell me what the problem could possibly be and how to fix it. Much thanks!
2007-01-13 02:17:28 · 2 answers · asked by anxious 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The problem could be with the city sewer system, if that is what you are on. If they have a blockage in the main line, that can cause water to back up on you. Call the city and have them check their main and you should install a back-up preventer in your sewer line.
(from a retired city employee)
2007-01-13 02:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by marchhare57 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
have some one climb on the roof and check your plumbing vents .it sounds like one of the vents are blocked.
2007-01-13 13:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋