What Causes a Sewer Backup and What Should You Do?

What Causes a Sewer Backup and What Should You Do?

A sewer backup happens when wastewater can’t exit through your home’s main sewer line and flows back into sinks, tubs, and drains instead. Common causes include grease buildup, tree root intrusion, aging pipes, flushed debris, and heavy rainfall...
Sewer Line Repair: Signs You Have a Problem and What Happens Next

Sewer Line Repair: Signs You Have a Problem and What Happens Next

Warning signs of sewer line damage include persistent odors, multiple slow drains, gurgling toilets, soggy patches in the yard, and sewage backups. MD Sewer & Plumbing Services diagnoses the cause with a video camera inspection, then recommends the least invasive...
Residential Plumbing: A Guide for Maryland Homeowners

Residential Plumbing: A Guide for Maryland Homeowners

Residential plumbing is the network of pipes, fixtures, valves, and vents that supplies fresh water to a home and safely removes wastewater. Maryland homeowners should watch for slow drains, low pressure, rising water bills, and sewer odors — early signs of problems...