Finding your main sewer cleanout can be relatively easy if you know where to look. As long as the cleanout is above ground, we should be able to tell you how to find it. The main sewer cleanout for your house is one of the most important parts of your plumbing system that you should know the location of. In this video, I explain how you can go about locating your cleanout.
Every house must have a sewer cleanout and and sometimes they can have more than one. The cleanout is typically found along the perimeter of the house within 3 feet of the exterior wall. It also needs to be above ground and exposed. As long as this criteria is met than you should be able to find it.
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Still Having Trouble Finding Your Main Sewer Cleanout?
If you are having trouble finding your main sewer cleanout then it’s important to note that sometimes it can be hidden in bushes so look really well. Some older buildings will have a cleanout but it will be buried below ground. If this is the case, then either a probe or a sewer camera will need to be used to locate the cleanout.
A probe is used to poke the ground while moving across the perimeter trying to poke the sewer pipe letting you know where it is. A sewer camera can be ran from a roof vent or a pulled toilet to find the cleanout. Then a separate device is used to locate the camera head.. If you need to call a plumber then they will most likely use one of these methods.
If you are local to the Cape Coral and surrounding areas then feel free to give us a call for questions or to get a free quote. You can call or text us at 239-203-7047..