A sewer back up can cause a flooded basement and a Sewer Check Valve may be the answer. In certain areas of New York City a public sewer back up may cause a flooded basement on a regular basis. This back up can be due to heavy rains or over development in the area causing the public drain system to be overburdened. Other possible causes of a sewer back up could be a malfunctioning city sewer, a high groundwater table, but there are various other reasons for this condition.
Sewer Check Valve
As in all of these cases a back up does not mean that the house sewer is defective or needs to be cleaned. Many times the solution to stopping a flooded basement from happening and stopping a public sewer back up is by installing a sewer check valve, also known as a backwater check valve. A sewer check valve is a one-way valve that only lets water out, and automatically closes when water attempts to enter the house drain system. A sewer check valve (backwater check valve) is a very simple and dependable device.
Sewer Check Valve
Once installed a sewer check valve needs maintenance once or twice a year to make sure it is clear of any debris or sediment that may block the flapper in the valve. This maintenance is done in a couple minutes by removing four screws with any number of simple tools. No special skill or tools are needed, and this maintenance will ensure many years of dependable operation.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc. has been specializing
in all types of sub surface plumbing issues for over 50 years. This family owned business has been installing sewer check valves professionally and successfully for many years and has a long list of satisfied customers.
Here is what to expect when you call Balkan to inquire about a sewer check valve due to a flooded basement issue from a sewer back up:
- A discussion of your sewer back up issue over the phone or a prompt response to any web site inquiry by an experienced professional.
- A free on-site visit by an experienced field representative with no obligation whatsoever.
- If the site visit determines that a sewer check valve will solve the problem, you will receive a free written quote explaining the installation with no obligation.
What to expect from a sewer check valve installation from Balkan:
- Work started and completed in one day with no sub-contracting.
- Most sewer check valve installations include a new water tight sewer pit with a matching fitted cover.
- All disturbed cement professionally restored using 5,000 PSI concrete that is water proof.
- American made material and fittings.
- A work site left broom clean.
- A written guarantee.
- A completed installation performed at the quoted price.
- The end of city sewer back ups flooding your basement from your house sewer.
About Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
Balkan Plumbing is the largest sub surface plumbing company in NYC. We are licensed, bonded, and insured. As a family run business in operation for over 50 years, our 10 year guarantee means we continue to stand by our work after the job is done. We are expertly equipped, from our48,000 square foot facility to dozens of trucks, heavy moving equipment, backhoes and pneumatics. For all your sewer & water service, catch basins, hydrants, manholes, fire sprinkler services, water mains and trench drains contact Balkan Plumbing today.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc.
130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Phone: (718) 849-0900 | Espanol (718) 849-0900 | Fax: (718) 849-9570
