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My Sewer Line Is Backing Up—What Do I Do?

A sewer backup is one of those problems no homeowner wants to see. You flush or run water, and instead of draining away, it comes back up into the sink, tub, or toilet. It’s gross, it’s stressful—but here’s the good news: most backups can be fixed, and often it’s not as bad as it looks if you act quickly.

Sewer backups are common, and there are steps you can take right away to keep the mess from getting worse. At 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma, we see this problem all the time, and we know how to get your system moving again fast.

What to Do Right Away

If you spot water or sewage coming back into your home, don’t wait. Do these things first:

Stop using water. Every flush, every load of laundry, every shower makes the problem worse.

Find the cleanout. Most houses have an outdoor pipe with a cap. Loosening it can release pressure in the line. Do it slowly—don’t stand right over it.

Leave drains alone. If sewage is visible, don’t run sinks or tubs until the line has been checked.
These steps won’t solve the problem, but they can keep it from spreading until a plumber gets there.

When It’s Time to Call for Help

Sewer backups almost always need professional tools. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma at (206) 487-1757 if you notice:

Multiple drains backing up at once
Toilets gurgling when you run sinks or showers
The problem returning soon after a DIY fix

Those signs point to a main sewer line issue, not just a small clog.

What It Might Cost

Every job is a little different, but Tacoma homeowners usually see:

Snaking/auger service: $250–$600
Camera inspection: $250–$450

Snaking clears most blockages. A camera inspection is often worth it because it shows what’s really going on—roots, collapsed pipes, or heavy buildup—so you don’t waste money guessing.

Why Sewer Lines Back Up

A few common reasons backups happen:

Tree roots sneaking into older pipes.
Grease, wipes, and debris building up over time.
Aging or broken pipes starting to collapse.

Not every backup means you need to replace the whole sewer line, but every backup does mean you should get it checked right away.

Local Plumbers Who Know What to Do

A sewer backup is more than just an inconvenience—it can damage your home and create health risks. At 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma, our plumbers come equipped with augers, hydro-jetters, and cameras to find and clear the problem fast. We’ll explain what we see in plain words, not jargon, and walk you through your options so you know exactly what’s happening.

Call Now Before It Gets Worse

If sewage is backing up into your home, don’t wait and hope it clears itself. Call 2 Sons Plumbing Tacoma at (206) 487-1757, and we’ll send a licensed plumber to clear the blockage and check your line.

One call, and you can go from a smelly, stressful mess to clean, working drains again.

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Marshall Harnish

21:22 05 Dec 25

2 Sons Plumbing did a fantastic job! I had a difficult water line replacement job, and they were friendly, quick and professional. The work turned out great. I had Dave as the project manager and he was honest and great to work with.

Would use them again for sure.

Marshall Harnish

21:22 05 Dec 25

Mark Ondrake

23:58 04 Dec 25

The 2 Sons company was prompt, thorough, clean, and performed precise, high-quality work. The office staff and plumbing technician showed professionalism and a focus on details. The finished repair exceeded our expectations, the price was very reasonable (high value for the quoted price), and the technician left the Job site spotless. See attached photo, they used the Big Bertha Motorized Snake to clear a clogged drain, the obstruction was 25 feet away!!

Mark Ondrake

23:58 04 Dec 25

Laura Mueser

23:11 03 Dec 25

Great service over a holiday weekend. Total failure of our sewer line was fixed with a ten year warranty. Clean, great communication, full fix. It cost a lot -- I mean, it was a major repair in a hundred year old house-- but was reasonable for what we received, and the pricing was very transparent. Seth, Jorge, Shane, Dan, and others were all perfectionists and appreciated.

Laura Mueser

23:11 03 Dec 25

Beth

00:02 27 Nov 25

2 Sons Plumbing is a top notch company. Recently I had a water line hooked up for a new refrigerator and Justin and Bryce were my technicians. They were so competent, careful, and efficient and I really appreciated their professionalism. Justin even showed me how to use the displays on the new fridge. They made sure every thing was clean, the lines flushed and working before they left the house. Their pricing is extremely reasonable also, I got two quotes for installing the waterline and 2 Sons was the most reasonable. Last year I had a clogged kitchen drain during the Christmas holiday's and 2 Sons Plumbing was the only company that would come out right away and not charge a high holiday rate. I highly recommend 2 Sons Plumbing for any plumbing needs.

Beth

00:02 27 Nov 25

Russell Callender

18:28 23 Nov 25

This is the second time I used 2 Sons Plumbing. This project was to install a toilet. Like the first time, the toilet installation went flawlessly. The support from Autumn and the other folks in the front office made scheduling easy and they were able to reschedule it to meet some changing circumstances on my end. I requested Brandon to do the work as he performed my previous job. He also recommended a high quality toilet that worked in my situation. I was called and texted to let me know he was coming. He was fantastic and explained how he was going to do the work and showed me the conditions of my existing connections. He got it done very quickly and efficiently and did not leave any mess. I’m super impressed with how this company operates.

Russell Callender

18:28 23 Nov 25

Maria Kute

23:01 18 Nov 25

Thank you, Bob, for your professional, courteous, and kind service! My downstairs tub was running with high pressure due to some worn out stems. Bob was thorough—but unfortunately our fixtures are quite old, and he didn’t have appropriate replacements available the first day. However, they were able to find the appropriate stems for our tub and fixed the leak right away day 2. I cannot speak highly enough about how grateful I am for the way 2 Sons accommodated my schedule when they needed to return with the appropriate fixtures. The technician was a genuine joy to work with—and I appreciate the quick follow up and turn around. I also appreciate the way Bob walked me through the process and double checked for leaks.

Maria Kute

23:01 18 Nov 25

Evan Rose

16:17 18 Nov 25

We had a great experience. Brandon and Chris were very polite and professional. We had a massive leak under a toilet and they came and fixed it on a Saturday. They were very timely and hardworking. Ethan was another who was also very polite and professional. Pricing was also very manageable for the extent of the problem we had. I would highly recommend.

Evan Rose

16:17 18 Nov 25

YuliyaG

22:06 14 Nov 25

I had a great experience with 2Sons Plumbing. Communication was on point from start to finish. Dave arrived on time, was very friendly, and knowledgeable. He also gave me a helpful heads-up about our heater and offered great advice. I really appreciate the professionalism and will definitely use them again!

YuliyaG

22:06 14 Nov 25

Brandy Przybylak

19:28 05 Nov 25

We really enjoyed our experience with 2 Sons. We had an emergency that had water all over our kitchen and basement. They were able to send someone out later in the evening for us after several other companies either cancelled on us or said they couldn't come until the next day. Our technician/plumber Riley was great to work with - friendly, quick, and effective! They even gave us a call back a few days later to check in on our experience and to answer some extra questions we had. Highly recommend!

Brandy Przybylak

19:28 05 Nov 25

Carol Wong

19:21 04 Nov 25

I have not decided to go with 2 Sons for the plumbing issues I have yet. However, I am very impressed by the technician, Guy, who came for the appointment. He was professional, friendly, knowledgeable, courteous, and thorough. I told him that I was just getting a quote and not ready to commit to do the repair right away. He was very understanding. I have a clogged kitchen sink, disconnected washer hose causing water damage, and likely a disconnected pipe behind the wall. He explained the steps I need to take before he can help for all three issues. Like I should hire the restoration company to repair the water damage before reconnecting the pipes. He also helped to take pictures and referred me to a restoration company for the jobs outside of his scope. Before he left, he measured the water pressure to make sure the pressure is within a normal range. Just to make sure the water is not putting too much pressure on the fixtures resulting leaks. It was definitely a surprisingly pleasant and thorough experience with Guy.

Carol Wong

19:21 04 Nov 25