What Happens If Your Toilet Backs Up

2/24/2022 (Permalink)

Sewage back-up can happen for a number of reasons.  It can result from a clog, a full septic tank, or a heavy rainstorm.  You can often feel helpless as you watch the water reach the top of the toilet and then start to pour out onto the surrounding floor.  It also may feel gross, as we all know what sewage contains.  But there are steps you can take to limit the damage and get you back to normal as soon as possible.

1. Shut off your water - You do not want any more water than is already present to backflow out of the toilet.
2. Throw rags on the water to soak it up - Use cloth that you do not mind discarding afterwards.  This will limit how much the water is able to flow through the floor and walls.  Do not attempt to clean the area, as you risk contamination and adverse health effects.
3. Call your plumber - Get a plumber out to fix the issue.
4. Call a damage remediation company - This will likely need a professional fix, for the safety of you and your family, as well as for mitigating the risk of water damage now and down the road.

It is important to contact a damage restoration professional as soon as you notice any water damage. Greenwich has over 30 years of experience working with people who have had damage to their property.  If you have any type of damage, call us immediately at 203.324.1642.