Cause Of Clogged Or Backedup Drains:

Case I:
Your sinks / tubs connected to particular branch line drains slowly than normal.

Reasons:
Dumping food/ solid materials into your kitchen / Bathroom drains.
Pouring greasy / Sticky materials into your kitchen sink.
Pouring chemicals /paints into the drains.
Improper / Inadequate venting.

Solution:
Use a plunger to de-clog your drain. This will work for clogs of smaller size. If it still persists, call an expert. Home made solutions do not work for bigger clogs. Clogs can be removed using various techniques. While a cable can be used to remove solid clogs and break through roots, High pressure water jetting is more effective for clogs due to sticky / greasy materials.

Before using water jetting as option, It is important to determine the quality of the plumbing materials used, for, the high pressure used in the process will rip your pipes apart if they are of a inferior quality.

Check the vents provided for any visible blocks. Find out whether the venting is adequate for the fixture(s) it serves. An expert could help you out in this area. If the venting is absent or inadequate, provide / upgrade to surmount the problem.

Preventive Measures:
Respect your toilet and kitchen sinks. Use them only for the purpose intended. Avoid unmindful dumping of solid wastes, Food materials, Greasy substances and paints / chemicals into the sinks.

Use filters over the drains in your toilet and kitchen to trap hair and solid objects.
Ensure that air vents are provided in adequate numbers and sizes for all fixtures.

Case II:
All the drainage lines of the building drain slowly and there is a backing of the drain water from the main drainage line.

Reasons:
A block in the main drainage line. or
A block in the inlet / outlet of the septic tank. or
A block in the distribution box. or
A block in the percolation pipes. or
The septic tank has frozen due to an abnormal low weather.

Solution:
Use a snake or water jetting to de-clog the main drain line. This is the work of an expert. He could, through his expertise, say whether the clog is due to solid waste or greasy substances or roots and use a suitable technique to de-clog the same.One of the most disgusting and stressful home disasters is the back up of a sewage line. In San Francisco this can happen when heavy rains overload ancient storm drains. The drainage lines from urban homes are invariably tied into the same system. When they become full, everything backs up to (and out of!) the closest opening. Many San Francisco sewer systems are very old. These old systems are dilapidated and inadequate. Incidents due to this are happening with increasing frequency especially in the mission district some years ago during a heavy rain.

In rural areas the cause can be a septic system that hasn't had proper maintenance. Heavy rains and persistently saturated soil can also cause a private sewage system to back up or fail completely. Whether urban or rural; a foreign object blocking the line can have the same awful result. The resulting backflow of water and solids is a deadly health risk.

If there was ever a time to call outside help, this is it! Magic Plumbing specializes in sewage and drain back ups and can safely clean up the mess and assess the underlying cause of the problem. Once the problem is identified, it can be rectified. There are many possible solutions, depending on where and what the problem is. Magic Plumbing specialises in sewer line cleaning and replacement.

A back up of a sewage line can threaten the health of your family and also poses a threat to the environment. Inhaling the fumes alone can pose a health hazard. The contamination can destroy nearby plant and animal life also.

Raw sewage carries with it infectious bacteria, viruses, toxic chemicals, and parasites. Clean up is a dangerous proposition without the proper equipment and safeguards. As with any type of water damage; the water seeps into and behind the tiniest opening. Water can lie inside walls and other inaccessible areas. Using a professional sewage and drain back up service will allow the clean up to be as safe and efficient as possible.

Magic Plumbing's experienced clean up technicians will be able to quickly assess the situation and make you aware of what your options are. If the back up is due to a problem that needs repaired, they will be able to make the necessary repairs to prevent another occurrence. If the problem was caused by inadequate city sewage systems you will have documentation for reimbursement.

Magic Plumbing a professional service is your best and safest bet. You can minimize your losses and protect your family to the fullest extent possible. You may even be able to avoid another incident like this one!

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