My parents lines are backing up.... In the sinks, the toilets, bathtubs... everywhere... They have ran a snake numerous times, and draino... to no avail..... What could be causing this, and how do they fix it??? How much will it cost????
2007-02-14 10:23:22 · 5 answers · asked by Mommy of 2 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is city water and sewage
2007-02-14 10:28:42 · update #1
Water lines and sewage lines.....are doing this... is there any way they can fix it themselves?? Also my step dad was thinking it may be roots growing into it underground... How can you tell??
2007-02-14 10:30:26 · update #2
Teh snake they used wasa power snake and it gets stopped everytime like it won't go any further.... They rented it... but it didn't work..
2007-02-14 15:18:45 · update #3
And they don't have a basement....
2007-02-14 15:19:13 · update #4
there are plumbering contractors that have a scope that they run down the drain .and it will show you the problem .its like watching TV have it done .that way u know how bad it is
2007-02-14 11:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roots were the first thing that crossed my mind when I read your question. You could rent a power snake and clean the lines yourself. I don't know if you know what a powersnake is so I will just blab for awhile. A powersnake is like a manual snake but its usually electrically powered. The snake is VERY long (the roots could be 80' down the line). The snake will be activated usually by a pedal. Feed a few feet of line and press the pedal. Repeat until you hit the obstruction. There should be a cap or something in your basement which will allow you access to the line. If you are nervous about doing this, contact a plumber. They will usually charge the machine rental and the time it takes to do it. It should be under $100 for sure. If you find out that roots is the issue, after you get it cleared, there is a product called Root Out. You can likely find it at your local hardware store. It's a granulated crystal type stuff that you flush down the toilet now and then. It will prevent the roots from coming back.
Good luck!
2007-02-14 11:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by Joe S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you ran the snake and it wouldnt go any farther, that is where your problem is. It may or may not be roots. Your pipe could have collapsed. There are different heads for cutting roots for the snake. if they dont work you may want to call in a pro. They will have cameras and more powerful equipment. They also have locators that once a special typr snake is in the drain they can locate exactly where you have a problem from up top.
2007-02-14 21:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by ender3113 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all the drains are backing up, you need to have the main line from the house to the city sewer connection cleaned out. It could be roots. Depending on local prices, it should run $150 to $300.
2007-02-14 10:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by applpro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first tak off your clean out cap if you have one, & get a longer snake... snake from the clean out to the main, the from closest bath toward the street, then further & further, till you reach the last bath, if still clogged call city... main is clogged
2007-02-14 12:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋