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Septic Tank Backing Up?
Roto-Rooter Clears Sewer and Septic Lines
Homes in Wisconsin's lovely countryside usually have private septic tanks instead of city sewer connections. Septic tank lines, just like municipal sewer laterals, can clog, causing serious backflows. The causes, signs and symptoms of a septic line clog are quite similar to those of a plugged sewer lateral. Usually, a foreign object like a toy, sanitary pad or rag gets stuck in the pipe, preventing the flow of water. Tree roots invading the external pipes also clogs lateral and lines. Regardless of the cause, the results are the same: sinks, tubs and toilets are slow to empty and you may even experience flooding from the backflow.
Understanding How Your Septic Tank Works
Inside your home, there's not much difference between how a sewer and septic system work. You put water down the drain and it moves through the plumbing and out of the house into a large pipe leading away from your home. Once it's outside the house, there are big differences between a sewer and septic system. City sewers take all the waste and water to a central treatment facility. A septic system, however, holds the water in a large tank buried in your yard, where bacteria naturally breaks down the waste. As new water enters the system, water already in the tank is flushed out into a drain field, where it enters the water cycle again.
Cameras Ensure Septic Pipes Are Clean
The Roto-Rooter machines we use to clean sewer laterals also unclog septic system plumbing. Thick tree roots and all manner of foreign objects are no match for the powerful action of our patented devices. Once we're done snaking your drain, we can use our cameras to check your septic tank’s lateral line and make sure it's not damaged or failing.
| City Served | Typical Septic Camera Inspection Scenarios & Locations |
|---|---|
| Sussex | Assisting single-family homes on larger lots or older properties on the village outskirts with diagnosing slow drains or performing routine line assessments. |
| Brookfield | Inspections for established single-family residences, especially those in wooded areas or with mature landscaping, to identify potential root intrusion or aging pipe issues. |
| Cedarburg | Supporting historic homes and properties outside the immediate downtown sewer service with line integrity checks and pre-purchase septic evaluations. |
| Greendale | Camera diagnostics for older homes where line condition is a concern, or for properties on the village periphery needing thorough septic system checks. |
| Greenfield | Helping single-family homes in established neighborhoods or properties near undeveloped land to investigate recurring clogs or for preventative maintenance inspections. |
| Wauwatosa | Often for older homes with long lateral lines, or properties in less common unsewered sections, to assess pipe condition and locate persistent blockages. |
| West Allis | Inspecting older residential properties and some commercial sites with private laterals to diagnose issues due to age or before considering repairs or tie-ins. |
| Cudahy | Service for residential homes in established areas, potentially those near the lakefront with unique drainage, to identify sources of backups or odors. |
| Oak Creek | Supporting single-family homes in developing areas or older properties not yet on municipal sewer, for pre-purchase checks or to diagnose existing system problems. |
| Shorewood | Specialized inspections for unique, older estates, or for properties with extensive grounds where legacy septic systems might require assessment or decommissioning verification. |
| Milwaukee | Targeting homes on the far northwest or southwest city limits, and unique properties within city boundaries that operate on private septic systems, for comprehensive line evaluations. |
| Mequon | Ideal for larger residential estates and homes in areas with significant tree cover or near waterways, to proactively check for root intrusion and ensure system health. |
| Hartford | Assisting single-family homes on the outskirts of the city or older residences with established septic systems to locate blockages or assess pipe integrity. |
| Menomonee Falls | For homes in established neighborhoods with mature trees or newer constructions needing pre-occupancy septic line checks, often near the Menomonee River or conservancy areas. |
| Brown Deer | Camera inspections for single-family homes in older subdivisions or properties adjacent to parks, to investigate slow drains or conduct routine septic line health checks. |
| New Berlin | Supporting homes in subdivisions with larger lots or properties in areas transitioning from rural to suburban, to diagnose issues in older systems or verify new installations. |
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