San Jose Plumber Urges You To Think Ahead

Despite the sunny weather the San Jose area has enjoyed, the rainy season still looms ahead. El Niño may have taken a well deserved break but weather scientists warn not to count it down and out. What does that mean for you as a homeowner or landlord? And more specifically, what are the implications that may require the services of a plumber?

Rain does more than just ruin your plans. It can also cause several serious and surprising plumbing problems. Here are the most common issues:

  1. A flooded basement.
    If your home has poor drainage, or if it lies on uneven ground, basement flooding is always a risk. Is your basement susceptible to flooding? Ask your plumber to install a sump pump to reduce the risk of water building up enough to cause a flood.
  1. Septic tank flooding.
    Heavy rain can saturate the soil around your septic tank. If the flooding is severe enough, waste water may build up and flow backward through the pipes. If this occurs, the overflow can kill your grass and vegetation, and also pose a public health threat, especially to pets and kids playing in the yard. Call a plumbing repair specialist for extra pumping and help cleaning up the sludge and waste water that has escaped the septic tank.
  1. Sewer backup.
    If it rains enough to fill the city sewer, your home’s sewer line may back up as a result. In this case, you won’t be able to fix the problem on your own. Instead, you will have to wait for the city sewers to return to normal. On the other hand, if your sewer line backs up in the absence of heavy rain, you may need a rooter to remove a clog.

Serving the Greater San Jose Region

Take advantage of the pleasant climate now to prepare for the El Niño storm. Call Allstar Plumbing today at (408) 282-7020 for peace of mind and fast quality work.