Fort Collins · Larimer County
Basement Sewer Backup in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins has many homes with basements and floor drains, which are the lowest point where a blocked lateral backs up first.
First: Stop all water use in the house: no flushing, showers, laundry or dishwasher. Keep everyone out of the basement.
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Fort Collins basement sewer backup: call now
(833) 615-1180Do this first
Stop all water use in the house: no flushing, showers, laundry or dishwasher. Keep everyone out of the basement.
Call right away if: a frozen pipe that has split or is dripping as it thaws; water coming through a basement ceiling or wall; sewage backing up through a basement floor drain.
Pick what's happening in your Fort Collins home
Sewage in the basement
Do now
- Tell everyone in the house: no showers, laundry, dishwasher or flushing until the line is clear.
- Keep kids and pets out of the basement.
- Note where the sewer cleanout is for the plumber.
Avoid
- Skip the chemical drain opener: it won't clear a main-line block and it burns whoever snakes the line next.
- Every flush upstairs adds more water to the basement.
Call: Right away: sewage at a floor drain means the main line is blocked.
Full step-by-step guideLocal conditions
Basement Sewer Backup in Fort Collins: what's different here
Fort Collins has many homes with basements and floor drains, which are the lowest point where a blocked lateral backs up first. Roots in older clay lines and grease buildup are the common causes, and heavy spring storms can also stress the system.
After cleanup, a camera inspection finds the cause, and a backwater valve can keep future backups out of the basement. Sewage-contaminated carpet and drywall should be removed, not dried.
If it happens in Fort Collins: the likely cause and the first move
- 1. Local condition
In Fort Collins homes with basements, the floor drain is the lowest point in the plumbing.
- 2. Risk to the home
A blocked main line backs up there first.
- 3. What goes wrong
Sewage coming up the basement floor drain.
- 4. What to do
Stop using water upstairs, keep people out of the water, and call.
Basement Sewer Backup: the full guide
More on basement sewer backup: signs, steps and costs.
Basement Sewer Backup questions from Fort Collins homeowners
Why does sewage come up my basement floor drain?
Usually a blockage between the drain and the city main, such as roots or grease. If neighbors are also backing up, the city main may be involved.
Does insurance cover a basement sewer backup?
Only with a sewer or water backup endorsement on most Colorado policies.
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Basement Sewer Backup near Fort Collins
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Other Fort Collins 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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Need basement sewer backup in Fort Collins?
Roots, grease, collapsed pipe or city main surcharges.