Plumber feeding a drain cable machine into a yard sewer cleanout

Serving Narberth, 19072

Clog Removal in Narberth, PA

Toilet clogged in an old Narberth house? About 70% of homes predate 1940, and the borough warns wipes clump and clog pipes, a bad mix with century-old clay and cast iron. Call now. A real person picks up 24/7.

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Bathtub with dirty water sitting over the drain

Backup now

Sewer backing up into the basement?

Why it happens in Narberth

Narberth Borough's Public Works page says to report a suspected sewer backup during working hours, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., by calling (610) 664-2840 ext. 105. The borough checks its own main first.

What to try, and when to call us

Meanwhile, stop all water use. If the borough's main is flowing, the clog is in your lateral, and a plumber needs to cable it.

Source: Narberth Borough

Bathroom sink draining clear after a clog is removed

Wipes

Wipes in a hundred-year-old pipe

What causes it in Narberth

The borough's sanitary sewer page warns that wipes clump together, clog pipes, create backups and damage sewer equipment, and that even flushable wipes don't break down. The median Narberth home was built in 1938 and about 87% predate 1960.

What you can do right now

Old clay and cast iron already have rough joints and scale. A wipe catches there and paper piles up behind it. Keep wipes in the trash.

Source: Narberth Borough

Dirty water pooling around a basement floor drain

Bills

Sewer bill went up and the toilet runs

Why Narberth homes see this

Narberth's 2026 budget summary says council supported raising sewer fees from $5.25 to $6.00 per 1,000 gallons. The borough maintains about 11 miles of sanitary sewer main and has posted notices for sewer main repairs.

When to stop and call

A toilet that runs after a clog costs more now. Fix the flapper and clear a slow flush.

Source: Narberth Borough

Why drains back up in Narberth

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

70%

of Narberth homes built before 1940

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

11 mi

of sanitary sewer main maintained by the borough

Source: Narberth Borough

$6.00

sewer fee per 1,000 gallons from 2026

Source: Narberth Borough

49.7 in

normal yearly precipitation at the Conshohocken station

Source: NOAA NCEI

What to Do While You Wait in Narberth

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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