Comments on: Basement Floor Drain Problems? http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/ Solutions to Your Blocked Drain Problems Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:04:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Gabriel Sandhu http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Gabriel Sandhu Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:04:11 +0000 http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/#comment-121 We've had similar problems. We bought our house two years ago. This spring and last spring the same kind of thing happened - water would start draining slowly, then eventually back up completely. We had to have the plumber come out and snake the line. They say for a more permanent fix we'll probably have to dig out and replace the line from the house to the city's line. They say it's probably tree roots growing into the pipe. The snaking costs around $100. The replacement will be around $3000. It's worth it to me though to have peace of mind. Good luck. We’ve had similar problems. We bought our house two years ago. This spring and last spring the same kind of thing happened – water would start draining slowly, then eventually back up completely. We had to have the plumber come out and snake the line. They say for a more permanent fix we’ll probably have to dig out and replace the line from the house to the city’s line. They say it’s probably tree roots growing into the pipe. The snaking costs around $100. The replacement will be around $3000. It’s worth it to me though to have peace of mind. Good luck.

]]> By: Elvin Cotterill http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Elvin Cotterill Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:14:48 +0000 http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/#comment-120 Sounds like you have a clogged drain. Water from a sink or laundry nearby is most likely the source. I would run water and see if you can get it to back up. I would avoid using any chemical to clear the drain, these contain acid and are terrible for pipes. Laundry lines put a lot of lint and soap residue in the drains and if it is set in a concrete floor the line could have a grading issue. I would suggest having Roto-Rooter come out and take a look. They should give you a free estimate for the drain cleaning. Sounds like you have a clogged drain. Water from a sink or laundry nearby is most likely the source. I would run water and see if you can get it to back up. I would avoid using any chemical to clear the drain, these contain acid and are terrible for pipes. Laundry lines put a lot of lint and soap residue in the drains and if it is set in a concrete floor the line could have a grading issue. I would suggest having Roto-Rooter come out and take a look. They should give you a free estimate for the drain cleaning.

]]> By: Brendon Benjamin http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Brendon Benjamin Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:17:33 +0000 http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/#comment-119 My guess is the floor drain is tied into the storm water drain. If it has been wet/rainy I would definately say yes. If you have a sump pump, run water into the floor drain and see if it empties into the sump crock. If it was sewage backing up, it would probably be pretty obvious but to test the theory, fill the bath tub and dump it and see if water comes up the floor drain. But considering it does it when you're not home, I doubt it is sewage. If it's causing a problem, you can fix it 1 of 2 ways, install a new floor drain that has a ball inside of it to prevent backflow, or have a backwater valve installed, both do the same thing. My guess is the floor drain is tied into the storm water drain. If it has been wet/rainy I would definately say yes. If you have a sump pump, run water into the floor drain and see if it empties into the sump crock. If it was sewage backing up, it would probably be pretty obvious but to test the theory, fill the bath tub and dump it and see if water comes up the floor drain. But considering it does it when you’re not home, I doubt it is sewage.

If it’s causing a problem, you can fix it 1 of 2 ways, install a new floor drain that has a ball inside of it to prevent backflow, or have a backwater valve installed, both do the same thing.

]]> By: Macie Pickford http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Macie Pickford Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:11:35 +0000 http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/#comment-118 I concur about the roots. Another problem would be a partial plug away from the house, possibly near the street. I had this same problem in Minneapolis, MN. The best thing is to bite the bullet and get a plumber out to the house and to snake the line. You probably could do it yourself, but the Pro's have cable snakes that can reach all the way to the street. You may also want to see if the drain backs up after you do laundry (washer). Mine would back up after doing the wash, hence no bad smell, but I could see sewage in the water. I concur about the roots. Another problem would be a partial plug away from the house, possibly near the street. I had this same problem in Minneapolis, MN. The best thing is to bite the bullet and get a plumber out to the house and to snake the line. You probably could do it yourself, but the Pro’s have cable snakes that can reach all the way to the street.

You may also want to see if the drain backs up after you do laundry (washer). Mine would back up after doing the wash, hence no bad smell, but I could see sewage in the water.

]]> By: AllysonY http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-117 AllysonY Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:34:37 +0000 http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/#comment-117 i would go to lowes or home depot and buy a baloon. it screws to your water hose. attatch, place in drain and turn water on. it should clear your line if it is only trash and/or leaves. only costs 7 or 8 dollars. i would go to lowes or home depot and buy a baloon. it screws to your water hose. attatch, place in drain and turn water on. it should clear your line if it is only trash and/or leaves. only costs 7 or 8 dollars.

]]> By: Annabel Childs http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Annabel Childs Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:22:35 +0000 http://www.drainproblems.co.uk/basement-floor-drain-problems/#comment-116 Might be roots that have broken through the pipe. You could try snaking it. Does it drain to an ejector pump? Might be your ejector pump going or trash in the barrel. Might be roots that have broken through the pipe. You could try snaking it.

Does it drain to an ejector pump? Might be your ejector pump going or trash in the barrel.

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