cybe Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Any CR folk hip to plumbing / can refer me to somebody? Had the city check, they say it's my problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Roto rooter works quick if it is really bad. They sure like to break your balls with the final invoice. I had my basement flood and had to replace my main sewer line to the sidewalk. It was not a fun time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Is it waste water or storm water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Roto rooter works quick if it is really bad. They sure like to break your balls with the final invoice. I had my basement flood and had to replace my main sewer line to the sidewalk. It was not a fun time. DO NOT use Roto-Rooter. You will regret it. Anybody but them. Way fucking over priced and thieves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Ditto, sounds like you'll need a snake regardless. If its coming from a basement floor drain I'm guessing it's waste water. Go up and flush a toilet a few times, maybe run a faucet and see if it comes up the floor drain. If you're comfortable with it, run Lowes/home depot and rent a snake. There's not much you can mess up, just don't hurt yourself. $50 as apposed to $2-300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 How far from the street is your house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted March 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Close, regular residential. The water is clear and not stinky. We've had some suds from the washer come up before, but today I've got like three inches. Called the city because a nearby sewer is underwater, but I guess it's a coincidence. Hmm. 300 I can eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Lowes sells a 100' auger for $350. It is worth the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 http://t.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=drain%20snake&utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Just had this issue at one of my dads rentals and was a bitch to get cleaned up. It was the citys fault, we still got a bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Sounds like its just an issue with the citys system right now and may just go away. Look into a check valve if you dont want to experience it again. Rent and run an auger through the drain if it doesnt resolve itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 If you have a Sump Pump, is it running? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 If you are on the north or northwest side of Columbus call the shop and my wife will call you in the am if you want to schedule a time for us to look at it. Unfortunately I just can't service downtown or the east side. Let me know if I can do anything for you. Foust plumbing and heating 614-873-5681 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've used foust a couple times before, been satisfied with the work and they only replaced the stuff that needed replaced, didn't try to sell shit that wasn't necessary. I give them a hearty +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I had this happen with a rental I purchased. Not one drain in the house worked! Rented a 100 foot powered snake and went to town-3 garbage bags of hair/roots/and whatever else-no problems for the last 5 years. I do a once a year ROOT KILL treatment to keep it flowing. This is a DIY job as long as the pipe is intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93 RX-7 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I have used Ken Shaw on several occasions. Good work, great pricing. Small local company. Check him out at http://onlydrains.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I've used foust a couple times before, been satisfied with the work and they only replaced the stuff that needed replaced, didn't try to sell shit that wasn't necessary. I give them a hearty +1. Where do you live? It is my families business. I would like to know if I have been to a fellow CR members house and didn't know it. Feel free to pm me if you want to add in specifics. Your kind words are very appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdhill Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Ken is excellent...reasonable fee as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Scheduled Foust. Thanks Chris, looks like tomorrow noonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 DO NOT use Roto-Rooter. You will regret it. Anybody but them. Way fucking over priced and thieves. agreed... or Mr Rooter... lookup my posts about Ray Hughes... call him, he's great and gives the best price around. I also want to mirror what KillJoy said, if your sump pump stops working, it will cause this issue as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Where do you live? It is my families business. I would like to know if I have been to a fellow CR members house and didn't know it. Feel free to pm me if you want to add in specifics. Your kind words are very appreciated. You likely didn't go to Mitch's house unless you ended up in a hole putting lotion on. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e120/Sugarfuzz/tumblr_muni7f7XFH1s13iszo1_500_zps66baea8e.gif :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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