When Your Toilet Overflows When Taking A Shower

2/16/2021 (Permalink)

For those DIYers you may be able to use an auger "snake" to clear a clogged pipe.

Having plumbing problems in your home in Greeley and surrounding areas can be a big headache, especially when something like a toilet overflow starts happening unexpectedly when the shower is running causing a sewage cleanup. If one of your toilets is overflowing when you take a shower, it is likely being caused by a clog between the shower and the sewer. As the shower runs, the water is stopped by the clog and pushed into the wastewater lines and comes out the first spot it can, which in this case is your toilet.

Sewage Cleaning

When this type of problem happens, it can create a major mess in your bathroom. It can be even worse if you take a shower upstairs and the overflow is happening in a bathroom you do not use every day, such as in the basement or in a guest bathroom. If you have a toilet overflow that has gone unnoticed for a few days, to the point where water damage and mold has begun to set in call SERVPRO of Greeley/Windsor to mitigate the loss for you,  Proper sewage cleaning is important to ensure everything is fully decontaminated to prevent disease.

You may be able to clear out the clogged pipe yourself using an auger “snake”:

• Directly through the floor drain after you remove the toilet (this is often easier for cleaning out the clog);
• If this does not work, you can also take a snake through your drain clean-out which may be located in your basement or crawlspace. Be aware that sewage could spill out after removing the cap if it is clogged here.
  

Hiring a professional is often recommended to avoid spending money and time only to realize the problem is bigger than you expected, or unreachable by a common snake.

Fix Your Pipes

A clogged pipe can be an easy, quick fix and may not cause much of a mess or damage if taken care of immediately. But, if the clog has been building up for many years and is far down in the sewage lines, it could require professional tools and the hand of an experienced plumber.

SERVPRO® of Greeley/Windsor specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a water damage event. Our staff are highly trained in property damage restoration. We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

SERVPRO® of Greeley/Windsor provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Greeley/Windsor and surrounding areas. We can respond immediately to your emergency, 24/7/365 and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any-Sized Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

Call SERVPRO of Greeley/Windsor for all your water, fire, and mold losses.  We answer our phones 24/7/365 – 970-353-1388.