Inside a Sewer Check Valve
A backwater valve, also known as a sewer check valve, might be the best kept secret in preventing severe basement flooding and public sewer back ups into one’s home. With ever more frequency flash floods occur from violent rainstorms which cause public sewers to back up. The results of this foul water backing up into basements can be devastating both financially and emotionally to your family.
Whether one attempts to clean and disinfect the area themselves or hire a professional it is an exhausting process. Many companies earn a good living by cleaning up such nasty back ups. The solution to this problem is a relatively inexpensive sewer repair. The other choice is to await the next downpour or public sewer system failure and go through the clean-up process once again.
A backwater valve, also known as a sewer check valve, is a simple fitting that contains a one-way flapper that quickly closes to prevent back-ups as described above. Why a backwater valve is not mandatory on a sanitary house sewer line is a mystery to Balkan. When installed at the same time as the new house sewer (on new construction or an upgrade), a backwater valve adds approximately $100.00 to the total cost of the sewer line. Much less than a sewer repair at a later date.
Outside a Sewer Check Valve
Unfortunately most contractors and builders are unaware of the benefits of a sewer check valve and do not install them at the time of the original sewer line installation. Joseph L. Balkan Inc. is keenly aware of the problem of basement flooding and has become expert at backwater check valve installations which frequently include a new house trap and a new water tight pre-cast access pit with a fitted anti-slip cover. This professional sewer repair installation by Balkan cost much less than the damage caused by one back up or flooded basement, and the sewer check valve is a permanent solution to your properties sewer back-up issue.
This is another reason why people say ‘Balkan Provides Answers Not Excuses’.
About Joseph L. Balkan, Inc.
Owners of Joseph L. Balkan, Inc.
Joseph L. Balkan, Inc. | Sewer and Water Main Specialists
130-01 Jamaica Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Phone: (718) 849-0900 | Espanol (718) 943-5720 | Fax: (718) 849-9570
www.balkanplumbing.com
we have a back water check valve that was put in about 2 years ago. We had a heavy storm and the water leaked out and my carpeted basement was partially soaked. If this happens again how can i avoid the water going into this particular room. the basement seems to be slanted that way. We have no drain in that part of the basement. We have our hot water overflow tied into our pipes in case something happens but we don’t know what to do with this water when the valve overflows except turn on the dry vac. I hope it never happens when we are on vacation.
Thanks
Backwater valves have to be cleaned every 6 months or so, which takes only 5 minutes. Maybe you just have to clean the valve you have.
Most backwater valves, including the type we generally install, greatly reduce backwater – but do not entirely eliminate it. Which is perfectly fine to serve the purpose of when a flash storm hits. Why not call me in my office during normal work hours to discuss, I would be glad to speak with you .
Best Regards,
Dave Balkan 718 849-0900
Do you distribute the Sewer Check valve?
What is the average cost of installing one? I know that every case is different, but it would help to get a ball park figure, if possible.
Depending on whether a sewer trap and new access pit are also installed the price range can be from around $1,500.00 to around $2,500.00. All site visits and estimates are free and at no obligation.