Understanding Sewer Laterals.

News flash: Many sewer backups are not the city’s responsibility! You, the homeowner, are responsible for those clogs. They could be clogged by roots from trees off your property, you are still liable for the repairs. Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin is the right place to call if you have clogged drain lines anywhere in this area.

Understanding sewer laterals at least may help. For example, the upper lateral is part of your residential sewer system. It runs from your home to the property line, which is generally the curb or sidewalk. The lower lateral is the section that runs from your property line to the public sewer main line in the street.

This is simply to show you that if you live in the Far Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, you can count on Tom’s Plumbing to unclog your drains. That is the bottom line here! Whatever problems prevail in the way of drain clogs call Tom’s Plumbing, located in Elgin, at (847) 697-6444. Please visit their website at tomsplumbingservice.com.

Don’t Panic if You Have a Clogged Sewer.

The first thing many people do when they suspect that drain lines or the sewer line is clogged is push the panic button. They have to get this problem fixed YESTERDAY! Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin wants you to be aware of some of the nefarious actions by plumbers when they know you are susceptible to anything they suggest.

At Tom’s Plumbing we urge you to –

 

1.  Make sure that the plumber is asking “the right” questions.

2.  Don’t let them convince you that you have worse problems than you do.

3.  Make sure that each video is unique.

There is much more to learn about drain cleaning scams in the Elgin area. For more information just visit our website at tomsplumbingservice.com. Better yet, after visiting the website call us at (847) 697-6444 and let one or more of our plumbing technicians tell you the truth. We are Tom’s Plumbing located in Elgin, IL.   

Getting to the Root of the Problem.

You may be dreaming of a comfortable yard in the Elgin area filled with mature shade trees in the summer and a show of foliage in the fall?  Trees are a beautiful addition to your home’s landscape, but as with many things in life, having trees comes with a price…in this case, tree roots that may clog your drains.

Here are some signs of roots clogging drain or sewer lines-

1.  Frequent clogs in your toilets and sinks

2.  Sounds of gurgling

3.  Water drains slowly

4.  Lower water pressure

The solution?  Have your drains and/or sewer line checked for runaway tree roots clogging up the lines.  If it is left unchecked the results will be disastrous!  One of very best drain cleaning and sewer inspection companies in Chicagoland is right here in Elgin.  That’s Tom’s Plumbing.  Call them at any of the first signs listed above.  Tom’s Plumbing at (847) 697-6444.

Keep that Drain Flowing During the Holidays.

You are in charge!  You see, that line running from your house to the city sewer line is YOUR responsibility as a home-owner.  If the drain clogs, a professional is needed to get it flowing freely again.  A variety of issues may be at play such as things that were flushed down the toilet to tree roots or cracked pipes.

We want you to be aware of a couple of obvious things that you can do to avoid a clogged drain.  Never, ever pour grease down the drain.  It is very tempting to do so during your holiday cooking.  Also, don’t use household drain cleaners.  Those substances can and WILL cause damage to pipes.

Fear not…you are not alone!  Tom’s Plumbing Inc. is your drain cleaning expert in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland.  The professionals at Tom’s Plumbing will have your drains flowing freely again in no time.  At the very first sign of a clogged drain in the Elgin area call on Tom’s plumbing at (847) 697-6444.

Signs of Sewer Line Problems.

Ahhh Spring - the flowers begin to bloom in Chicagoland and the trees are sprouting their leaves.  While these are wonderful they may have a profound effect on your home’s sewer line.  The major “root” of sewer line problems is an overgrown tree root.  That is not meant to be funny…not when you are up to your knees in backed-up sewage!

I hope that you know this is not a DIY job.  Do not just apply liquid drain cleaner and walk away.  Listen for any gurgling noises - that is a bad sound around your home unless someone is using mouthwash in the bathroom.  If you walk outside and the grass is wet, but it hasn’t rained ask your dog, then assume that you may have a sewage problem.

All in all, your sewage system requires proper maintenance.  This time of year, in Chicagoland, the rains come early and often.  If you live in the Elgin area your plumbing problems always have a solution.  For many years the answer is Elgin, IL plumbing experts Tom’s Plumbing Inc.  At the first sign of sewer problems call Tom’s Plumbing Inc. at (847) 697-6444.