Evans · Weld County
Basement Sewer Backup in Evans, CO
Evans sits beside the South Platte River, which flooded in September 2013 and damaged homes and infrastructure across the city.
Local conditions
Basement Sewer Backup in Evans: what's different here
Evans sits beside the South Platte River, which flooded in September 2013 and damaged homes and infrastructure across the city. Heavy rain can still overload sewer mains in low-lying areas, pushing sewage up through basement floor drains.
A backwater valve on the building sewer lets waste flow out but closes when the city side surcharges. Paired with a camera inspection of the lateral and a sewer backup endorsement on your insurance, it's the best protection for a finished basement near the river.
If sewage has already come up, stop using water, keep people away, and have the main cleared and inspected before cleanup starts.
Basement Sewer Backup: the full guide
4 warning signs, 4 steps and 4 cost drivers: basement sewer backup overview.
Basement Sewer Backup questions from Evans homeowners
Does the city pay for a sewer backup in Evans?
It depends on the cause and where the blockage is. Private-line problems are the owner's responsibility; contact the city if you suspect a main-line issue.
Where is a backwater valve installed?
On the main building sewer, usually in the basement floor or just outside the foundation, with an access cover for maintenance.
Service area
a sewer backup beyond Evans
Related
Other Evans services
Sewer Camera Inspection
A sewer camera inspection runs a waterproof camera through the main sewer line from a cleanout to the city main, recording roots, cracks, offsets, bellies and material changes, and locating problems by depth and position.
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Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
Sewer line repair fixes a damaged section of the main sewer line, while replacement renews the whole line.
Learn moreHydro-Jetting
Hydro-jetting sends high-pressure water through a drain or sewer line to scour grease, scale, sludge and fine roots off the pipe walls.
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Guides for Evans homeowners
Need basement sewer backup in Evans?
Roots, grease, collapsed pipe or city main surcharges.