There are many causes of commercial sewer blockages, but the most common result from a buildup of fat, oil, and grease, known as FOGs. Every time you dispose of fat down the drain or clean grease from plates and pans in the sink, it can enter your drains, solidify, and then gradually accumulate over time.
Nonflushable items like wet wipes and hygiene products in bathroom drains can also block your sewer lines, as can tree roots. Those roots snake into your lines through small cracks. Once there, they will gradually expand, causing more damage and eventually creating a blockage.
We equip our technicians with various tools to help them detect, locate, and remove those blockages with ease, including mechanical augers and hydro jetting.
Diagnosing and Cleaning Your Backed Up Commercial Sewer Line
Whether it’s a scheduled or emergency commercial sewer service, our technicians begin every job with a thorough assessment of your sewer lines. They use specialized, waterproof cameras to check the interior of your pipes and find the cause and location of blockages. Once they have that information, they can recommend a cleaning or repair, using equipment like hydro jetting to blast away blockages and debris while cleaning the inside of your pipes.
How to Prevent Future Backups in Your Sewer System
As FOGs are a leading cause of commercial blockages in Rochester, NY, one of the best things you can do is change your waste disposal practices to ensure fat, oil, and grease do not enter your sewer lines. You should also make sure that your employees and customers don’t flush hygiene products, and install strainers in all drains to catch debris.
Finally, as soon as you suspect an issue, call Mr. Rooter® for commercial sewer backup in Rochester, NY. We can schedule a same-day visit where required, conduct a diagnosis, and then get to work cleaning or repairing your sewer line.
