Sewer Rodding & Camera Inspection in Homer Glen, IL
Main line backups, water coming up the basement floor drain, and tree roots in the sewer lateral. Clear the line, then see exactly what caused it.
Signs of a main sewer line problem
- Water or sewage coming up through the basement floor drain
- Toilet bubbles or drains slowly when the washer or shower runs
- Several drains slow at the same time
- Sewer smell in the basement or yard
- A wet or unusually green strip of lawn between the house and street
Why sewer lines in this area back up
Most homes in Homer Glen were built in the 1980s and 1990s, and the trees planted then are now mature. Roots find their way into lateral joints and grow into a mat that catches everything else. Rodding cuts that mat out; it doesn’t stop it from growing back, which is why some homeowners here have their line rodded on a regular schedule.
Where your home connects to Illinois American Water’s system, the lateral from the house to the main is the homeowner’s responsibility. If the backup is in the main itself, that’s the utility’s.
Rodding vs. camera inspection vs. repair
- Sewer rodding runs a rotating cutter through the line to clear roots and blockages. It restores flow fast.
- A camera inspection shows the inside of the pipe: roots, cracks, offset joints, sags, or a collapsed section, and where they are.
- Repair is only needed if the camera shows real damage. Options range from a spot repair to lining or replacing the lateral.
If a line has backed up more than once, ask for a camera inspection after rodding. It’s the difference between guessing and knowing.
Common questions
How often should a sewer line be rodded?
Only as often as it needs to be. Lines with known root intrusion are often rodded every one to two years; a camera inspection tells you whether yours is one of them.
Is it my problem or the utility’s?
A camera inspection answers that. Blockages between your house and the main are the homeowner’s; problems in the main are the utility’s.
What if I’m on septic?
Then there’s no main line to the street. Backups can come from the pipe to the tank, a full tank, or the drain field. A plumber can clear the house side; septic work goes to a septic contractor.
Get it looked at
Sewage coming up a drain? Stop running water in the house and call now.
Plumbing Pro Homer Glen is a referral service. Plumbing work is performed by independently licensed local plumbers.