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What Should I Do If My Sewer Line Backs Up?

There aren’t many plumbing problems more stressful—or downright unpleasant—than a sewer line backup. If this happens in your Everett home, take a deep breath—you’re not alone. At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we get calls for this all the time. And while it’s never fun, the good news is that acting quickly can keep the damage small and save you a lot of stress.

How to Tell if It’s a Sewer Line Problem

Backups do not usually come out of nowhere—there are often warning signs. Here’s what to watch for in Everett homes:

Multiple drains slowing down or clogging at once
Gurgling noises from toilets or sinks
Sewer odors coming from drains or around the house
Water rising around a basement floor drain

If more than one drain is acting up, it usually means the main sewer line is the problem—not just a single sink or toilet.

What You Can Do Right Away

When your sewer line backs up, every bit of water you run adds to the problem. Here’s what to do until help arrives:

Stop using water. Do not flush toilets, run the dishwasher, or use the laundry—everything drains into the same line.
Find your cleanout. Look outside your home for a capped pipe, usually near the foundation.
Loosen the cap slowly. This can relieve pressure and sometimes lets water flow outside instead of into your home.
Wait for a plumber. Don’t run water again until the line has been cleared.

These steps can buy you time, but they won’t fix the root cause. That’s where professional help comes in.

When to Call a Plumber in Everett

If sewage is coming back through more than one drain, call 2 Sons Plumbing Everett immediately. A sewer line backup is more than just an inconvenience—it is a health hazard. Here’s how we usually fix it:

Snaking ($250–$600): We use a heavy-duty auger to break up clogs caused by grease, wipes, or tree roots.
Camera inspection ($250–$450): Our sewer camera lets us see exactly what’s going on inside the pipe.
Hydro jetting (costs vary): For stubborn buildup, high-pressure water scrubs the inside of the line clean.

By finding the exact source of the problem, we can recommend the right solution—whether it’s a simple cleaning or a more serious repair.

Don’t Let a Backup Take Over Your Home

A sewer backup can throw you off in an instant—but you don’t have to go through it alone. Acting quickly can save your floors, walls, and even your peace of mind from costly damage. At 2 Sons Plumbing Everett, we treat your home like it is our own.

Our licensed plumbers know how stressful this kind of problem can be, and we show up ready to find the cause, clear the line, and get everything back to normal. Give us a call at (206) 487-1757 if your sewer line is backing up in Everett.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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