Watch this video and learn how to do a sewer cleanout in your basement. Sewer cleanouts can be expensive, but you can save money by doing it yourself. Blocked sewer lines are every homeowner's nightmare. They make the home inhabitable. However, you can do self-cleanouts and repairs.
It only requires you to have the right tools and protective clothing.
The first thing is to identify where the blockage is. Once identified, begin by cleaning the line. Use a wire to find and remove blockage within the sewer line. You may need to remove the pipe to make it easier. Repair the cut section with a rubber and steel clank. Rejoin the cut pipes and place a clank over them. Fasten the steel clamps screws, and the repair is complete. Flush your toilet and watch if there is still blockage. The sewer cleanout in basement can be done with tools in your backyard at a minimal cost.
