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Backups · overflows · blocked mains
Backing up right now?
Sewage coming up a floor drain or a toilet overflowing doesn't wait for business hours. Call and talk to a person.
Water rising at a basement floor drain · illustrative
01 — What to do while you wait
“Stop running water, then call.”
01
Stop running water — no laundry, dishwasher or flushing
02
Keep people and pets away from backed-up water
03
Clear a path to the floor drain or cleanout if it's safe
04
If water is near electrical outlets or appliances, stay out
How we approach it.
02 — Process · simplified
Fig. 06 — schematic, not to scale
Step 01
Call
Tell us what's happening and where the water is coming up.
Step 02
Clear
Our first job is usually opening the blocked line so water drains again.
Step 03
Explain
Once it's moving, we'll talk about what caused it and whether an inspection makes sense.
03 — What this covers
- Urgent backups
- Overflow situations
- Blocked main lines
- After-hours assistance where available
04 — What to expect
- A real person on the phone
- Honest timing
- A plan once the line is open
Questions we hear.
Are you available after hours?
Our phone line is open 24 hours. After-hours availability depends on the situation — call and we'll tell you.
Is it safe to clean up myself?
Sewage carries health risks. Use gloves, keep children and pets away, and avoid standing water near electrical equipment.
Related symptoms: Sewer backup
Talk it through with someone who's seen it before.
Open 24 hours · (218) 269-0110
05 — Estimate
Request a emergency sewer & drain estimate.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll call back to talk it through — we confirm the cause on site, not over the phone.
Water backing up now? Call (218) 269-0110
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