7 Ways to Prevent Sewer Backups in Older Garland Homes

An ounce of prevention goes a long way with sewer backups. If your Garland home was built before the 1990s, its original clay sewer line is worth paying attention to.

Practical prevention steps

Install a backwater valve, keep grease and "flushable" wipes out of your drains, schedule periodic sewer line inspections, manage tree roots near your lateral, and know where your main cleanout is located. These small steps dramatically reduce your risk.