By PlumberDallas.com editorialUpdated
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Common causes

Main line blockage

Grease, wipes, roots.

Collapsed or broken pipe

Older lines and soil movement.

Heavy rain

Overloaded lines.

What you can check yourself

  • Stop all water use.
  • Keep people and pets away.
  • Do not use chemical cleaners.
  • Contact your insurance and document damage.

When to call a plumber

Call immediately.

How a plumber diagnoses it

A plumber clears the line, then uses a camera to find the cause.

What it may cost

See the sewer line repair cost guide for published price ranges and cost factors.

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