Broken Drain Pipe Will Cause Multiple Backups in Your Home

Having a stopped up toilet in your home is a nuisance for your entire family. Not only are you unable to use the toilet in question, but chances are you aren’t able to use other toilets in your home, either. In addition, a toilet back up could lead to a mess in your bathroom, with water getting into your bathtub and all around the floor – not something you want to deal with.

So, what causes these plumbing headaches?

Reasons For Your Backed Up Toilet

1. Septic tank: If you have a septic tank, and it’s full or hasn’t been serviced/cleaned in a while, there’s a possibility that could be the cause of your back up. Even if it has been cleaned, if the contractor didn’t check the leach lines you may notice the clog.
2. Tree roots: Unfortunately, if it’s tree roots in your main line you probably have a bigger problem than just a backed up toilet, but this is a very good reason why you could be experiencing a stoppage. Tree roots will strangle your line so much that there is not much you can do in terms of getting them to release. Your best bet at that point would be to call in a Lake Cook Plumbing expert to ensure that’s what’s causing the problem, and to have it fixed as soon as possible.
3. Foreign objects: Children’s toys, feminine hygiene products, and other items can easily and accidentally be flushed down the toilet. While some can be removed with a little digging, others get stuck in the line causing you flushing problems and backup problems.
4. Vent obstructions: If the vent is clogged with outside debris like leaves, tree branches, or nests, then you’ll notice some gurgling and blockages in your toilet.
5. Broken drain pipe: If you have a broken drain pipe, your toilet, kitchen sink, and washing machine will all have drainage problems. Noticing that you have more than one plumbing fixture backing up is a clear sign you need to call in a professional to have it remedied.

 Don’t try to fix a backed up toilet on your own – call us here at Lake Cook Plumbing to help today!

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Save Yourself Future Headaches and Replace Your Damaged Line

Your sewer line carries all the waste out of your home and into the city’s main line. So, when it gets ruptured or clogged, you know you’re in for a big mess. In most cases, a sewer main blockage can be cleared with the use of an auger. It will dislodge the clog and get your plumbing back to working like new again.

However, sometimes sewage problems run deeper than just a clog and a snake can’t always handle it. It’s those cases where we suggest replacement.

What Happens When Your Main Line Needs Replacement?

The first thing all of us here at Lake Cook Plumbing want you to know is that we always do a full inspection prior to suggesting replacement. We’ve seen a lot of clogged and broken sewer lines in our 60 years so we can tell pretty easily whether replacement is your best option.

With that said, the reality of a sewer line replacement can sometimes be scary, as it does require some excavation of your property. In order to reach the line appropriately, we may have to dig up some of your yard or driveway.

But, we make sure to clean up the area as best we can to get it back to the way we found it. And we take care of any and all permitting necessary for the job to keep your stress level as low as possible!

Benefits of Replacing Your Sewer Line

You may be thinking: Why would I ever agree to replace my sewer line with the mess I know it will cause?

While that is a valid concern, we want to assure you that the excavation is a temporary burden that will ultimately relieve you of additional ones down the line.

Having a sewage line that’s newly replaced will:

1. Remain completely problem-free: Even the smallest issue – like a minor clog – will require professional help. Replacing the line should keep it in good, working condition for longer saving you the headache!
2. Increase the value of your home: Buyers will see your home as more of an investment if they know you have a newer sewer line because they know they won’t have to deal with drain and sewage problems in the near future.
3. Give you and your family peace of mind all the time!

Don’t stress about sewer line problems, just call Lake Cook Plumbing! We’re here to improve your day!

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Stop Recurring Leaks With Lake Cook Plumbing’s Leak Detection Methods

What’s worse than having a water leak? Having one that keeps coming back.

Water leaks can cause some serious damage to your home and to your wallet. And if you find that you have one that just won’t go away, the problem can get even worse. That’s why it’s important to get any leak taken care of quickly and efficiently.

At Lake Cook Plumbing, our technicians employ three different methods to ensure they trace down the source of the leak and gather enough information to be able to properly patch it up and get your home back to normal.

Leak Detection Methods

1. The first and most popular is a video camera inspection. It’s always our go-to choice because of its simplicity. We send a fiber-optic cable down your pipeline which enables us to get a clear picture of everything that’s going on. We can easily find the source, the location, and the best course of action for repair.
2. Another option we hold in high regard is ultrasonic detection. This is a method that uses sound to find the leak. When it comes to successfully locating the source, it really depends on whether the leak is turbulent. Because to a layman that doesn’t make much sense, allow us to explain. Turbulence is when the friction and collision of gas molecules is forced from an area of higher pressure to one of lower pressure. There are many factors that can effect the amount of sound (turbulence) emitted from a leak, and fortunately our technicians know how to depict all of them.
3. Finally, we have smoke detection. Though the idea is simple, sometimes this process can be lengthy, which is why we use it as a last resort. It involves pumping harmless smoke into your pipes and watching to see where it escapes.

We promise that when you choose us to find and repair your leak, you won’t need to worry about it again. And, if you find that the problem was not resolved, we have a 90-day worry free guarantee. Tell us about it, and we’ll make it right. Don’t wait – call Lake Cook Plumbing today!

By zachadmachinescom