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Seward’s known for its downtown square (who doesn’t love Nebraska’s Fourth of July City?) and tree-lined neighborhoods. But the same trees that give Seward some character can actually lead to a lot of drain problems. Add in the area’s silty clay soil and hard well water, and slow, backed up drains become one of, if not the most, common calls we get.
Select Plumbing has been Seward’s go-to plumbing company, for drains and everything in between. From a slow sink to a full-on mainline blockage, we’re the team to call when things are blocked up.
Select Plumbing offers a full suite of drain cleaning services here. Here’s what you can expect.
If you’ve got any drain problem, give us a call ASAP. We’re only about a half hour from Seward, so we can get to you and get your drain problems sorted soon!
Why can your average Seward home experience drain problems more than usual? It really comes down to three main reasons. Here’s what they are.
One of the biggest reasons, tree roots in Seward snake their way into sewer pipes, taking full advantage of cracks. With the clay soil that puts immense pressure on pipes, cracks are way more common than you think. It’s the perfect storm for choking out your pipe, causing slow drains and even a full repipe if the damage is extensive enough.
The silty clay soil in and around Seward expands and contracts, stressing the pipes with the heating and cooling of the surrounding environment. Plus, the soil retains a lot of water, becoming much heavier. Likewise, it creates low spots (AKA pipe bellies) which trap debris and slow the overall drainage.
Seward County’s got hard water, constantly categorized as “hard” to “very hard.” That means that mineral buildup (magnesium and calcium from the Aquifer and wells) coats the insides of your pipes, creating a bottleneck where your drain will clog easily over the years.
When you discover a slow to clear or clogged drain, call Select Plumbing at (402) 944-1997. The faster we arrive, the less potential for a flood of dirty water in your home or damage to your home’s drain lines.
There’s a big difference between drain snakes and hydro jetting. But what are they, and when is it right to choose one over the other?
A standard drain snake uses a mechanical cable to punch right through a single (and isolated) clog. These are the right answers for those one-off clogs: small toys, a rogue clump of hair, etc.
Hydrojetting in Seward brings out the big guns, namely a hose that shoots high-pressure water into the pipe, completely blasting the buildup, tree roots, and other obstructions. It strips away years of grease and scale. Think of it like a factory resetting your pipes.During the initial inspection, our crew will test the clog and see which course of action is best.
Ready to clear those drains? The pros at Select Plumbing are here to give you a helping hand (and drain snake)! Whatever the cause of your plumbing woes, the Select Plumbing crew has cleared thousands of drains before, and we’re happy to put our expertise in your hands. Give us a call for expert drain cleaning in Seward today!
When a clog’s popping up often, it’s rarely because of a sudden influx of hair or soap scum. It usually means that something like tree roots are finding tiny cracks in your pipes (it doesn’t even take a big crack). Likewise, pipe belly due to shifting soil can be the reason. It creates a low spot where debris and everything else can build up easily. If you’re noticing a constant clog, give us a call. We’ll do a sewer camera inspection to see what the cause is and move onto next steps.
It’s actually a warning sign that there’s air trapped in your plumbing system. Since your pipes are relying on a delicate balance of water and air pressure, anything that ends up blocking the air will force it up out of the P-traps, causing that gurgling. If this happens during a rare, once-in-a-lifetime storm, it might just be a temporary thing. But if it’s happening every time it rains, call Select Plumbing. It could be a sump pump problem, a plumbing vent issue, or municipal sewer backpressure.
Yes, they absolutely can, and they often do. Tree roots are easily one of the most common causes of clogs. A tree’s root system’s always on the hunt for three things: moisture, oxygen, and nutrients. Your sewer line provides all three, and in abundance.The pipes most at risk are clay, cast iron, Orangeburg, and PVC. Traditional chemical drain cleaners won’t help you here; you need to call the pros at Select Plumbing to clear the roots for you via hydro jetting in Seward, NE.
