Basement Drain Backing Up in Adrian, MI

What It Means

When water or sewage pushes through a basement floor drain, the blockage is typically in the main sewer line. The floor drain is the lowest point in the system and shows main line problems first. In Adrian, aging clay sewer laterals and root intrusion from the city's mature maple trees are frequent causes.

What to Do Now

Stop using water in the house. Running any fixture pushes more water into the backed-up system. Keep children and pets away from standing water. Do not use chemical products on a main line blockage.

When to Call

If the floor drain is actively backing up or multiple drains are slow simultaneously, the issue is in the main sewer line. A sewer camera inspection identifies the exact blockage. Call Plumber Pros of Adrian at (517) 429-3326.