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Clog Removal in East Greenville, PA

Drain backing up in an East Greenville row home or twin? Old shared-wall lines clog often, and sellers here must arrange a UMJA lateral inspection, so it can come up at sale time. Call now. A real person picks up 24/7.

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Drain pipes and P-traps under a double sink

Row homes

Row home basement drain backing up?

Why it happens in East Greenville

Census estimates show about 48% of East Greenville homes are attached and about 41% were built before 1940. Old row homes often run cast iron to a clay lateral, and twins can share more pipe than owners realize.

What to try, and when to call us

Stop using water and check if the neighbor has the same trouble. A plumber can clear the line from your cleanout and tell you where the clog sits.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Shower floor drain set in a pebble tile floor

Selling

Selling the house and need a lateral inspection?

What causes it in East Greenville

East Greenville's code enforcement page says sellers and agents need to contact UMJA's office to arrange a sewer lateral inspection at 215-679-5133, and the borough won't release the use and occupancy certificate without it. Upper Hanover Township notes UMJA is the main sewer provider for Red Hill, Pennsburg and East Greenville.

What you can do right now

If your lateral backs up before a sale, clear it and have it filmed first. You'll know what the inspection will see.

Source: Borough of East Greenville

Old cast iron drain pipe crusted with grease and buildup

Winter

Floor drain seeping after the snow melts?

Why East Greenville homes see this

The Palm 3 SE station, about a mile away, averages about 49 inches of precipitation and 26 inches of snow a year. Snowmelt soaks the ground, and old laterals with open joints take in water.

When to stop and call

If the basement floor drain seeps or gurgles after a thaw, the lateral likely has a crack. A camera finds it.

Source: NOAA NCEI

Why drains back up in East Greenville

The local numbers behind the problems above, each with its source.

48%

of East Greenville homes are attached houses

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

41%

of homes built before 1940

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

49.1 in

normal yearly precipitation at the Palm 3 SE station

Source: NOAA NCEI

26.3 in

average yearly snowfall at the Palm 3 SE station

Source: NOAA NCEI

What to Do While You Wait in East Greenville

Skip the chemical drain cleaner. It can splash back and it can't clear a main line.

Stop running water if more than one drain is backing up.
Don't pour chemical cleaner into standing water. It can splash back when the plumber opens the line.
If you know where the cleanout is, clear the area around it.
Keep children and pets away from dirty water.

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