Plumbing Services in My Area
Get a top-quality plumber in your neighborhood that can inspect and repair drains, toilets, and tubs, and repair your plumbing system when you need it done at an affordable price.
Drain Repair Service
Get your drains repaired before the leaks create more damage and the plumbing needs to be replaced.
Toilet Repair Service
Got a clogged toilet or your toilet is running and want to get it inspected? Hire a plumber to fix a running toilet.
Emergency Sewer Backup Services in Michigan
A sewer backup is more than a plumbing headache — it’s a health and property emergency. Standing wastewater and contaminated surfaces can cause serious damage within hours. Our Michigan emergency sewer team responds 24/7 to stop the damage, clear the line, and restore safe conditions.
What we handle — right now
We handle full sewer backups, basement sewage, multi-fixture slow drains, root intrusions, collapsed laterals and storm-driven backups. Our trucks are stocked with commercial hydro-jetting gear, inspection cameras, containment and sanitization equipment so we can resolve the emergency on arrival.
Rapid, practical response
When you call, we dispatch a trained technician from the closest crew. Expect a same-hour response in most Metro Detroit neighborhoods — technicians arrive ready to diagnose, clear, inspect and sanitize, not just snake and leave.
Common causes of sewer backups in Michigan
Older pipes, seasonal ground movement, and improper flushing habits mean Michigan homeowners see a predictable set of problems. Knowing these helps you avoid a repeat emergency.
Tree roots: Roots infiltrate small cracks in clay or cast-iron lines and quickly expand into full blockages.
Grease & wipes: “Flushable” wipes, paper towels, and fats solidify and accumulate in the mainline.
Collapsed or offset pipes: Freeze/thaw and soil movement can cause breaks that trap debris.
Storm overloads: Heavy rain or combined sewer events can force wastewater back into private laterals.
What to do immediately — before we arrive
Do the minimum necessary to keep your family safe and limit damage. Don’t make the problem worse.
Stop using water: Don’t run sinks, showers, washing machines or toilets.
Keep people & pets away: Sewage is a biohazard.
Turn off power if flooding is present: Only if it’s safe to do so.
Then call our emergency line: 844-423-0056.
Our proven cleanup process
1) Rapid triage and containment
We locate the affected system and secure the area to prevent cross-contamination. That limits spread and protects unaffected parts of the home.
2) Clear the blockage
We use the appropriate tool — commercial augers for simple obstructions or commercial hydro-jetting for grease, sludge and root mass. For full-line issues, hydro-jetting is documented on our site as a standard cleaning method: Sewer Line Cleaning.
3) Camera inspection
After clearing we run a high-resolution camera to verify the line is free and to identify cracks, offsets, or root intrusion. See our camera inspection process here: Sewer Camera Inspections.
4) Sanitization and drying
Sewage cleanup is a biohazard cleanup. We remove standing water, disinfect surfaces, apply antimicrobial treatment, and advise on any reconstruction needs.
5) Documentation & prevention
We document the issue for your records and insurer and recommend a tailored prevention plan — anything from scheduled hydro-jetting to line repair or backflow solutions.
Warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
A full backup usually starts small. Catch these early and avoid a disaster.
Gurgling toilets — bubbling or gurgles after flushing often indicates air trapped by a mainline clog.
Multiple slow drains — if more than one fixture drains slowly, the issue is likely the main sewer not an isolated trap.
Water at floor drains or sump pits — standing water near drains is a high-priority call.
Persistent sewer odors — musty or rotten smells can mean a deteriorating lateral or blockage underground.
Prevention — what actually works
After the emergency we’ll set a plan to keep you from calling us back. Prevention is simple when it’s practical and routine.
Scheduled hydro-jetting — removes grease and scale before it hardens into a blockage. We cover this in our sewer cleaning overview: Sewer Line Cleaning.
Camera inspections — quarterly or annual inspections catch root intrusion and early collapse before a backup forms. Learn more: Camera Inspections.
Backflow & backwater solutions — if your neighborhood floods, a backwater valve or backflow prevention can stop municipal sewer water from re-entering your lateral.
Proper flushing habits — stop flushing wipes, paper towels, and grease; they’re the easy way to clog the mainline over time.
Service areas (Southeast Michigan)
We cover Metro Detroit and neighboring communities: Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Livonia, Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Novi, Dearborn and surrounding areas. If you type “emergency sewer backup near me” in one of these cities, we’ll be the team that answers the phone and shows up.
FAQ — quick answers
How fast can you arrive?
Most Metro Detroit calls are handled within 60 minutes; response time varies slightly by exact location and traffic.
Will insurance cover it?
Many homeowners’ policies include sewer backup coverage; we provide documentation to support claims.
Do you perform cleanup and restoration?
Yes. We provide sewage removal, sanitization, and drying; we can recommend contractors for reconstruction if needed.
Can you prevent future backups?
Yes. Scheduled hydro-jetting, camera inspections and structural repairs (or backflow devices) significantly reduce recurrence.
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