A sewer cleanout is an essential part of your home’s plumbing since it is how your main sewage line is accessed. A sewage cleanout usually consists of a pipe with a removable threaded cap. It’s important to know where your sewer cleanout is located since not all sewage access pipes are buried. The cleanout will need to be accessed by a plumber in the event of an emergency or blockage.
Where is the Sewer Cleanout?
The location of your cleanout depends on the size of your home and your local climate. If you live in a colder area, your cleanout is most likely located inside your house near a bathroom, utility room or garage. Homes built on a slab foundation also sometimes have an indoor cleanout.
How to Find a Buried Sewer Cleanout
If you do have a buried cleanout, it’s usually easy to find. To find it, walk around the perimeter of your house, close to the foundation. A buried sewer cleanout is generally located on the outside of a bathroom, you’ll recognize it as a three- to four-inch capped pipe. Since cleanouts aren’t needed often, yours may be covered by bushes, underbrush or grass. It may be concealed in a box close to the ground with a metal cover, so keep your eye out for anything that may contain a pipe.
Professional Sewer Line Cleanout
If you suspect you have a blockage in your main sewer line, do not attempt to fix it yourself. Damage to your sewer line could cause a toxic sewage backup in your home, resulting in expensive cleanup and repairs. Mr. Rooter® Plumbing has 46+ years of experience dealing with plumbing emergencies like sewage blockages and can be trusted to solve your problem quickly and safely. With 24/7 Emergency Service and guaranteed work, Mr. Rooter is sure to bust through even the toughest sewer blockage. Call 855-591-0128 or request an estimate.
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