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My Sewer Line Is Backing Up—What Should I Do Right Away?

A sewer line backup is one of those plumbing problems no homeowner wants to deal with. Everything might seem fine one moment, and then suddenly, sinks, tubs, or even toilets start sending wastewater back into your home.

It’s messy, stressful, and it needs attention fast. At 2 Sons Plumbing Bellevue, we know how urgent this is. That’s why our licensed plumbers arrive quickly, fully equipped to get your system running again and protect your home from further damage.

What Should I Do If My Sewer Line Backs Up?

The first and most important step is simple: stop using water immediately. Don’t run the faucets, flush toilets, or start a load of laundry—doing so will only push more wastewater into a line that’s already clogged.

Next, check your cleanout pipe, which is usually located outside near the foundation of your Bellevue home. Loosen the cap carefully. If sewage starts coming out, you’ve confirmed the line is blocked. At that point, don’t try to force water through or keep using your fixtures—it’ll only make things worse. That’s the time to call in a professional.

DIY Steps Bellevue Homeowners Can Try

While sewer line backups are best left to the pros, there are a few safe actions you can take while waiting for help:

Find your cleanout – Look for a capped pipe outside or in the basement.
Loosen the cap slowly – Be cautious—if sewage spills out, step back.
Stop using all fixtures – Running water will only make the backup worse.
Call a professional plumber – Clearing a sewer line requires specialized tools.

These steps won’t solve the issue permanently, but they can help minimize damage until expert service arrives.

When to Call a Sewer Line Plumber in Bellevue

If more than one drain in your home starts acting up—or if backups seem to be happening again and again—it’s a clear sign it’s time to call 2 Sons Plumbing Bellevue. Problems like these usually point to something bigger than just a simple clog.

Professional Services May Include:

Clearing blockages – Typically ranges between $250–$600 depending on severity.
Camera inspection – Around $250–$450 to pinpoint the exact problem.

Our plumbers use advanced camera technology to identify the root cause and recommend lasting solutions—whether that means cleaning, repair, or full replacement.

Why Bellevue Homeowners Trust 2 Sons Plumbing

Proven Experience – Our licensed plumbers bring decades of hands-on sewer line repair experience to every job.
Advanced Expertise – From augers and hydro-jetting to high-resolution camera inspections, we use the latest tools to get the job done right.
Local Reputation – For years, families across Bellevue neighborhoods have turned to us as their go-to plumbing team.

Call 2 Sons Plumbing Bellevue Today

A sewer backup is one of those problems that only gets worse the longer you wait—and it can quickly affect your family’s health and comfort. Don’t try to tackle it alone. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Bellevue today at (206) 487-1757. Our licensed plumbers will arrive quickly, take care of the mess, and get your home back to feeling safe, clean, and comfortable in no time.

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Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Great service and Dave their plumber is the best. We have an odd house with even odder plumbing. The pipes are a mess of grandfathered-in open air nonsense, when our pump started making some noises (and a little leaking) after some DIY heat tape adventures (getting ready for colder weather), we were worried that we would need a massive repair but Dave came and looked at it and immediately realized we had unplugged the float plug from the pump plug which was 90% of the problem and the leak just need a little tightening of a flex joint. The company was quick and didn't charge for an estimate or in this case a quick "thats not plugged in right". The experience and the overall professionalism has convinced me that when I do finally need that big repair job, I'll call these guys.

Ashton Wylde

05:46 21 Oct 25

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

Booking an appointment was extremely easy, and we were able to get one just the next day. Communication was excellent with timely reminders and a call before our appointment. Kerry did a fantastic job both advising us and effectively resolving our issue.

Spencer Charles

05:07 20 Oct 25

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

I have all good things to say about 2 Sons Plumbing. My first experience was a few years ago and the whole process went very smoothly. Making the appointment was easy and quick, the repair was done with no problem and I thought the price was fair. Recently, Dave from 2 Sons came out to look at several plumbing problems I was having and, within a matter of minutes, all of the problems were diagnosed. Dave gave me options and estimates all before he left my house. I haven’t had the work done yet but appreciate the information and the prices seemed fair to me. Dave was on time, professional and very knowledgeable. 2 Sons are my go to Plumbers.

LuAnn Mitchell

02:38 14 Oct 25

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Bob at 2 Sons Plumbing was amazing! We had a horribly backed up kitchen sink drain and he was able to fix it, and save us some money in the process! He heard what we had to say about our issue and double checked everything. Super friendly and very helpful. Thank you for the amazing work Bob!

Kayla Huitt

16:58 13 Oct 25

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

I had great experience with Chase, Riley, Seth, Manu, Nolan with a recent fix. They showed up promptly, transparent about the price upfront, set the expectations right, very professional, got things done perfectly, great communication and very honest and patient to answer all my questions, I will definitely use 2 sons again and will recommend it to my friends and neighbors.

Mingmin Zhu

00:31 11 Oct 25

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

Stellar job by Carey and his team at 2sons today. I had a complex job -- installing a yard hydrant/faucet for a garden across the (private) street. They had to go into the floor of the garage, run piping under the floor, out of the house, across the road. Had to cut into the asphalt, trench down a couple feet, then patch it all up again, including fixing the garage concrete floor. Super job. Looks really clean. Got it all done in a day.

Arul Menezes

00:41 10 Oct 25

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00:04 10 Oct 25

A wonderful experience every time with 2 Sons plumbing. Jake and Angelo helped us with our plumbing issue. They showed up on time and gave a very reasonable estimate for the repair. We ended up replacing a couple of toilets and a part of a sink drain. They came back the next day to complete the work due to our schedule. Excellent communication, prompt, and hard working! Thank you so much Jake and Angelo!! We are very happy with 2 Sons and have used them multiple times.

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00:04 10 Oct 25

Erica G.

00:11 09 Oct 25

Brandon and Ethan were awesome. I had a basic plumbing issue that I was too scared to address myself. They were very non judgmental and provided excellent customer service. I totally recommend 2 Sons Plumbing.

Erica G.

00:11 09 Oct 25

Jackie Gordon

20:00 02 Oct 25

Overall very pleased! Was able to get same day appointment. The work was done within the quoted timeframe and the cost reasonable. Thanks Marco and team.

Jackie Gordon

20:00 02 Oct 25

Overall very pleased! Was able to get same day appointment. The work was done within the quoted timeframe and the cost reasonable. Thanks Marco and team.

Catherine Huxford

22:46 21 Jul 25

Woke up this morning to find a leak under kitchen sink !
Wasn’t sure who to contact. Did some research and came up with 2 Sons Plumbing.
Contacted them and set up time for today.
Kept us informed about time and who would be doing the job.
Angelo and a trainee arrived on time.
Assessed the problem and gave us a quote. Did the job in timely manner.
Finished and cleaned up area.
They charged the exact price they quoted. Gave us a one year guarantee.

Catherine Huxford

22:46 21 Jul 25