When the rain comes down, the drains talk back.
Heavy rain can overload yard drains, sump pits and sewer lines. We clear what is blocked, test what is failing and add the protection that keeps water out of the house.
- Response: Storm calls get priority
- Checks: Yard drains, sump, lateral, downspout lines
- Protection: Backwater valves, battery backup pumps
What it is, and why it matters.
Tennessee storms can drop an inch of rain in an hour, and every drain, downspout line and sump pit is suddenly tested. Water finds the weak spot: a clogged yard drain, a sump pump that cannot keep up, a lateral with roots or a street main that is full and pushes wastewater back toward your house.
Our storm calls start with finding where the water is entering or backing up. We clear yard and catch basin drains, check sump pumps, look inside the lateral with a camera and talk through protection such as a backwater valve or a battery backup pump. In Nashville neighborhoods with older sewer lines, a few small changes before the next storm often prevent the next flooded basement.
Four things done right.
Find the entry point
Water has a path. We trace it from the yard, the sump or the sewer.
Clear the blockage
Jetting and snaking open storm and sewer lines.
Test the pumps
Sump and ejector pumps are run and checked, not guessed at.
Prevent the next one
Backwater valves and better drain lines keep the next storm outside.
From first call to storm and heavy rain backups.
- 01
Locate the water
Check yard drains, downspouts, sump pit and cleanouts.
- 02
Clear and test
Jet blocked lines and run the pump through a full cycle.
- 03
Camera the lateral
See whether roots or a break are letting water in or wastewater out.
- 04
Recommend protection
Valves, pumps and drains that match the problem.
Storm and Heavy Rain Backups across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City.
Storm and Heavy Rain Backups: common questions
Why does my basement drain back up only when it rains?
In many places heavy rain adds water to the sewer system or overloads the lateral. The lowest drain in the house is the first to show it. A backwater valve and a clear, sound lateral are the usual defenses.
Can I stop yard flooding without a big project?
Sometimes. Clearing a clogged yard drain, extending a downspout line or regrading a small area can fix it. Larger problems may need a French drain or catch basin, and we explain the choice first.
How do I get a price for storm and heavy rain backups?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about storm and heavy rain backups?
A short visit, a camera when it helps and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.