Super confusing sewer main line issue

A little background on my issue: About 6 weeks ago the main sewer line backed up into my basement via the drain in the floor. We had a plumber come out and remove a lot of roots. Fast forward two weeks, it backs up again. I, at that point, had a plumber with a jetter come in. Over the course of the next two weeks, it backed up 3 more times and they came out twice more for a total of 3 jettings. It's still backing up every 3 to 5 days, but the clogs seem less severe.

Other info: The house is about 90 years old. From basement drain/ clean out to city line, I'd guess it's absolutely no more than 50 feet and probably closer to 40. The jetter went out 90 feet. The clean out is at the front of the house (closest to the main line). They once jetted from the rear of the house (where the first level bathroom drains run under the concrete in the basement to the home's main line) to the front. Also, the upstairs bathroom sink is draining slowly. It doesn't appear the bathtub does and it's tough to say if the toilet is or not.

Something new that's developed is when the up stairs toilet is flushed with waste, it appears to struggle and I can now hear sounds in the piping in the bathroom. Oftentimes, that tells me there's a backup brewing at the basement drain. Post jettings, the clogs appear to be either under the basement or barely out front. When the issue first started, I wasn't getting it going out 40 feet (with a crappy 40' line). Also, I'm getting gurgling sounds with basically every flush of the toilet in the main level bathroom sink.

The clogs are from solid waste inside the house, but it's just normal bathroom stuff. Something else to note is that there is always standing water in the main line pipe below the clean out in the basement. Even after the jettings.

I know this is a ton of info, but I'm hoping to be as specific as possible. Any feedback would be appreciated!

You have a broken main line from the tree roots. This has allowed dirt into the drainage area creating a change in the pitch of the line, allowing standing water back towards the house. It also sounds as if you have a partially blocked vent.

The sewer line is the part of your water system that takes all the water from the drains and send it on its way out of your house and into the common sewer line that your city treats. Sewer lines are larger than your drains, but they have two reasons to require sewer cleaning.

These five tips can help homeowners keep sewer pipes clean


Inspect in advance: If you’re thinking of purchasing a home, add a sewer pipe inspection to your checklist of considerations before buying.


Consider a video viewing: Have a professional examine your pipe with a camera to determine its condition. Then you can budget for repairs or replacement that may be needed down the line.


Rout it out: If roots are already finding their way into your sewer lateral, you might buy some time before the next backup by having them cleared.

Consider coverage: The majority of homeowners' insurance policies won't pay for sewer pipe replacement; however, you might find one that does if you shop around.

Do your research: Before an emergency arises, talk to your plumber about whether a trenchless or traditional method of sewer pipe replacement might be right for your home. Keep this potential repair in mind when spending on landscaping or hardscaping that might be affected.



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