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elephantastic · Jun 28, 2012, 10:21 AM

We've had out tub occasionally back up with water at random times and the toilet next to it leak from underneath. The tub has been having a time drainung, but not every time. The last few days it has increasingly become a big problem. My husband used the half bath (shares a wall with said tub) and there was a load of laundry going at the time. He flushed and for the first time, sewage backed up 6 inches into the tub, the toilet next to it had sewage leak from under and flooded the floor, the half bath toilet flooded that room and went out into our hall. I have looked under the house and right where the crawl space door is are the pipes for those bathrooms. The pipe for the toilet in the tub room has water draining from around it and the subfloor is wet. We are going to have a plumber come out today but I just wanted to get some opinions of what kind of mess we're faced with. Thanks.

deville p · Jun 28, 2012, 02:54 PM

Are you on city sewage are treatment plant?

Originally Posted by deville p

Are you on city sewage are treatment plant?

Your main line may be plugged!

Chevyman84 · Jun 28, 2012, 03:40 PM

He's right if your In with the city's plan there's a good chance it's a main line. If not something probably clogged the pipe or jammed when it tried to get around the 90.

elephantastic · Jun 28, 2012, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by deville p

Are you on city sewage are treatment plant?

City

deville p · Jun 28, 2012, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by elephantastic

City

This may cost you around 350.00 if it's a Plugged line.

deville p · Jun 28, 2012, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by deville p

This may cost you arond 350.00 if its a Plugged line.

You need to contact the city and let them investigate and make sure the city's main line is not full.

speedball1 · Jun 29, 2012, 08:16 AM

You need to contact the city and let them investigate and make sure the city's main line is not full.

Blocked city main huh? And how many other houses have blocked plumbing on this main? None? Gee! That must mean the problem'
S confined to the house plumbing. N If the plumber hasn't come yet would you like instructions on how to fix this by yourself? Back to you, Tom

deville p · Jun 29, 2012, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by speedball1

Blocked city main huh?? And how many other houses have blocked plumbing on this main? None?? Gee! that must mean the problem'
s confined to the house plumbing. n If the plumber hasn't come yet would you like instructions on how to fix this by yourself? Back to you, Tom

some times where your line ties into main big trucks are other heavy equipment can damage main line entrance. So your next door neighbors want have the problem. Sometimes the city will go out and check their line. Sometimes they can see yours and Mabe see a problem. I really think your problem is in your line. Rotor rooter works great and you can Google their number.
They will definitely clean out the line if they service your area. They also may give you a warranty! Also speedball is an expert and he can walk you try on other options. I hope I helped you a little.

massplumber2008 · Jun 29, 2012, 11:32 AM

Hi all

Roto rooter is NOT a company I would recommend for much of anything. They are ridiculously expensive when compared to your local plumbers and small, local drain companies. Here, the smaller companies simply spend less on their advertisement and they don't have to give a percentage of their revenue to the franchising company, right?

If you or a friend can't get this cleared by renting a snake then call your local plumber or your local drain company to do the job! They'll appreciate the business and most of the money will stay in your community!

Good luck!

Mark

elephantastic · Jun 29, 2012, 11:43 AM

I had a local plumber come out and they snaked my sewer line between the house and street. They were here for almost three hours doing that and also fixing a broken flange on a toilet. It cost $395.

massplumber2008 · Jun 29, 2012, 12:15 PM

Thank you for taking the time to update the thread... and for hiring a local plumber!

Glad you are all set!

Mark

Chevyman84 · Jun 29, 2012, 06:58 PM

Glad u got help. And remember to prevent more leaks tighten the clamp bolts holding the piping together with a drill equipped with a properly sized impact bit to ensure stability and security. And if it ever happens again, buy a new flange make sure it's level and below an inch or two to give the rest room to fit. Also make sure to double check how tight the Allen wrench made the flange.