07/27/2026
Sewage backing up? Here's what to do in the first 60 seconds.
Nobody wants to deal with this one — but if you catch a sewage backup early and handle it right, you can save yourself a lot of mess and a much bigger repair bill. So if it's happening right now, here's where to start:
Stop using all water — immediately. No toilets, no sinks, no showers, no dishwasher, no washing machine. Every drop you send down the line just makes the backup worse.
Keep everyone away from it. Sewage isn't just gross, it's a genuine health hazard. Kids and pets especially need to steer clear until it's cleaned up properly.
Don't reach for the plunger. When it's backing up in more than one place, the clog is usually deeper in the main line — and plunging won't fix that. It just splashes contaminated water around and makes the cleanup worse.
Swipe through for the rest. The short version: stop the water, keep everyone safe, and don't try to force it.
This is one of those "call sooner rather than later" situations. If you've got sewage coming up, give us a call or send us a message on Facebook/Instagram and we'll get someone out to you.