Basement floor drain backup

Backups often indicate main line restriction or heavy storm inflow. Act quickly to limit damage.

Try this first (5-minute fix)

1. Stop water use in the home immediately.
2. Check the sump pump and backwater valve (if present) for operation and debris.

Decision tree

1. Stop water use in the home immediately.
2. Check the sump pump and backwater valve (if present) for operation and debris.
3. If backup persists, a main line auger or jetting is required.

What it might be

Metro Vancouver homes face heavy rain, mixed housing ages, and evolving code requirements. This guide focuses on safe, practical steps you can do with basic tools, and it highlights where a licensed plumber is the right next move. Metro Vancouver homes face heavy rain, mixed housing ages, and evolving code requirements. This guide focuses on safe, practical steps you can do with basic tools, and it highlights where a licensed plumber is the right next move.

When to call a plumber

Sewage exposure is a health risk. Call immediately if you see solids, or if backup returns after a short time.