How to Prevent Flooding in Chicago-land Area

How To Prevent Flooding in your Basement!

Flooded Basement in Chicago!

Most homeowners in the Chicago and Chicago-land suburbs experience flooded basements during major storms aka (Flash Floods). These types of floods are expensive to clean up and can cause lots of damage to your home. To prevent such flooding issues, Reliance Plumbing installs flood control systems or converts gravity sewers to overhead sewer systems. The advantages of an overhead sewer system is that, it dose not rely on electricity to prevent flooding. A big advantage of this system is that during major storms lots of homes lose power that cause there sump pumps not to eject water out of the home. Not all homes can be converted to overhead sewer system due to shallow sewer mains that is a requirement for installation. Another great option to prevent flooding would be a Dual Check Valve Flood Control system. This system prevents the city water from "backing up" into your home when the city mains are overwhelmed with water. Flash floods are a sudden rain fall in small amount of time; that cause the city sewer lines problems because it can not keep up with the volume of water that cause it to "back up" into the lowest points which is usually an unprotected basement drain. 

Overhead Sewer 

Conversion

Overhead Sewer 

Conversion

Overhead Sewer Conversion

Overhead Sewer Conversion

Dual Check Valve Flood Control System

For expert flooding repairs from a team of professionals, contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage. Our team of plumbers will gladly service your water heater, sump ejector pumps, and other residential or commercial plumbing problems. Give us a call at (847)583-1858 or visit us online for more information. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

Installation of Inside Sanitary Sewer Cleanout

What To Do When Experiencing A Sewer Backup If a sewer backup occurs, the first telephone call made should be to the Engineering & Public Works Department at 847.923.6612 (M-F, 8am to 4pm). If a backup occurs prior to or after these hours, or on the weekend, dial 311 in Schaumburg. A village representative will come to the location to assess the problem and inform the resident what action is necessary based on village policy. If the blockage is in the sanitary service line that runs from the house to the village’s main line, the homeowner, or a plumber, must make the first attempt to eliminate the blockage. Once a plumber arrives, call the Engineering & Public Works Department again and a representative will come out and witness the plumber’s attempt to clear the blockage. If the blockage is between the house and the property line, all necessary repairs and restoration are the homeowner’s responsibility. If the blockage is past the property line and cannot be opened by a plumber, the village will be responsible for all additional necessary repairs and restoration past the property line, per village policy.. Please remember, call the Engineering & Public Works Department before calling a plumber. The village will not assume responsibility unless contacted first and then called to witness the plumber’s attempt to eliminate the blockage. 


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"http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/Water/WaterSew/Pages/OverheadSewerCostShareProgram.aspx" 

Customer in Schaumburg had called Reliance Plumbing to diagnose Sewer backup problem. Reliance went out and found that cleanout installation is required inside apartment building in order to properly clean sewer line and eliminate blockage. 


For expert Sewer installation and maintenance, contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847)583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today.


By: +Christopher Michael Burns

Northbrook Storm Sewer Maintenance

Storm Sewer Maintenance 

"Periodic maintenance of the storm sewer structures is required to maximize the life expectancy of the system and to ensure the overall structural integrity of the infrastructure. Storm sewer lines are televised to determine the integrity of the storm sewer pipe and to note any suspected structural problems. Storm sewer segments showing signs of tree roots have those removed and sewers are flushed as a preventive measure and to open potential blockages in the system. In isolated and emergency circumstances, point repairs are performed on defective storm sewer trunk and service lines, and failed sections of culverts are replaced. During periods of heavy and/or prolonged rainfall, crews are assigned to clean debris from storm sewer inlets. In addition, crews are immediately dispatched to respond to calls by residents whose basements are flooding due to plumbing backups, sump pump failures, overland flooding or seepage. Street or yard surface drainage problems are also accorded top priority.”http://www.northbrook.il.us/index.aspx?page=296”

Customer in Northbrook on (Whirlaway) called Reliance Plumbing because of frequent water drainage issue. Reliance went out and repaired and re-piped storm sewer for home to city main in parkway.

Call us for any commercial or residential plumbing work.  You can always rely on Reliance Plumbing!  (847) 583-1858.

By:+Christopher Michael Burns

Skokie Overhead Sewer Repair

"Skokie, known as Niles Center until 1940, was originally a small farm community. The Skokie sewer system was constructed in the 1920’s and was designed to carry both sanitary flows and storm water runoff to the water treatment plant with overflows to the North Shore Channel during heavy rainstorms. The system was more than adequate for a small rural community; however, modern Skokie, developed by the post-war housing boom and the construction of the first interstate highway out of Chicago, altered the above-ground landscape and created a storm water runoff control problem. After a heavy rainstorm, Skokie’s storm water receded too quickly and overwhelmed the sewer system. This created back up of combined sewage in basements throughout the Village, presenting both a health hazard and threats of property damage." (http://www.skokie.org/FloodRelief.cfm)

The article above explains what most homeowners in Skokie IL and other Chicagoland suburbs experience during major storms. To prevent such flood issues Reliance Plumbing installs flood control system or convert gravity sewers to overhead sewer systems. The advantages of an overhead sewer system is that it dose not rely on electricity to prevent flooding. Not all homes can be converted to overhead sewer system but another great option to prevent flooding would be a Dual Check Valve Flood Control system.

The images attached to this Blog are from our most recent overhead sewer job on (Jarlath Ave) in Skokie, IL.

Call us for any commercial or residential plumbing work.  You can always “Rely on Reliance” Plumbing!  (847) 583-1858. (http://www.relianceplumbing.com)

By Christopher Michael Burns

Chicago Basement Flooding Initiative

Chicago Dual Check Valve Flood Control System

Customer in Chicago called Reliance Plumbing to check frequent flooding problem in basement due to flash floods.

Reliance Plumbing diagnosed problem and installed dual check valve flood control system to prevent city sewer from backing up back into home when the city sewer lines are overwhelmed by sudden storms.

 Call us for any commercial or residential plumbing work. You can always "Rely on Reliance" Plumbing!  (847) 583-1858 www.relianceplumbing.com

Chicago Basement Flooding Initiative 

"The Department of Water Management is eager to work with neighborhood groups and aldermen offices to reduce the risk of basement flooding when the big storms hit.  Chicago (among other communities) is experiencing intense downpours, in part as a result of Climate Change.There are some things the City can do (like installing Rain Blockers), and other things only property owners can do.  The key is to organize our efforts so that as many neighbors as possible are participating.  If only a few people act, it will not be enough.Contact Tom LaPorte at 312-742-1029 to learn more about how you and your neighbors can work with us to reduce the risk of flooding.These are a new kind of storm, and they will take new strategies and partnerships to combat.  Nothing can guarantee you will not flood again, but together we can take meaningful action that reduces the risk" "http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/water.html"

Work Done by Reliance Plumbing

Work Done by Reliance Plumbing

 By Christopher Michael Burns

Trenchless Sewer Repair Reliance Plumbing

Reliance Plumbing used the Perma-Lateral™ liner in a home in Waukegan, IL. Liner save time excessive digging and most important money. Reliance lined 6" clay tile sewer main for home. For more information visit Sewer Lining Chicago land Area!

For expert Sanitary Sewer drain repair, installation, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 213-9750 for 24-hour plumbing service today.

“Now Now you can service pipelines in diameters from 2" to 8" in less then a day and in most cases less then 3 hours! This "true" inversion method allows the Perma-Lateral™ lining materials to negotiate 22's, 45's and sweeping 90's with ease. Our liner material allows our installers to line through 4" - 6" transitions without changing the structural properties of the liner. Only Perma-Lateral™ liner materials have a reinforced scrim to eliminate stretch during the inversion process. The reinforcement scrim (patent pending) allows the liner to invert smoothly through the existing pipeline while preventing the liner from stretching. Our installers are able to line an existing pipeline without inverting into city sewer mains. The Perma-Lateral™ Lining System / Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) is approved for lining existing 2" to 8" diameter pipelines in the City of Los Angeles, Ca. The approval has been granted by the City of Los Angeles, Ca. Department of Building and Safety per strict Los Angeles Plumbing Code (LAPC) requirements and 3rd party testing. Perma-Lateral™ Lining Materials meet their strict non-stretch liner requirements. Only Perma-Liner™ provides non-stretch lining materials. The Perma-Lateral™ liner allows the installer to invert the liner through the existing building sewer pipeline to the city main sewer connection without stretching into the city sewer main. Normal felt liners can stretch into the city sewer main and cause blockages that require emergency digging and/or robotic cutting devices. The Perma-Lateral™ liner and calibration tube is manufactured in 330' length rolls. Our logistics department handles your order and delivers the products to meet your schedule. Our Perma-Lateral™ transition liner is manufactured to your job specification. The Perma-Lateral™ transition liner is manufactured to your exact length. you can service pipelines in diameters from 2" to 8" in less then a day and in most cases less then 3 hours! This "true" inversion method allows the Perma-Lateral™ lining materials to negotiate 22's, 45's and sweeping 90's with ease. Our liner material allows our installers to line through 4" - 6" transitions without changing the structural properties of the liner. Only Perma-Lateral™ liner materials have a reinforced scrim to eliminate stretch during the inversion process. The reinforcement scrim (patent pending) allows the liner to invert smoothly through the existing pipeline while preventing the liner from stretching. Our installers are able to line an existing pipeline without inverting into city sewer mains. The Perma-Lateral™ Lining System / Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) is approved for lining existing 2" to 8" diameter pipelines in the City of Los Angeles, Ca. The approval has been granted by the City of Los Angeles, Ca. Department of Building and Safety per strict Los Angeles Plumbing Code (LAPC) requirements and 3rd party testing. Perma-Lateral™ Lining Materials meet their strict non-stretch liner requirements. Only Perma-Liner™ provides non-stretch lining materials. The Perma-Lateral™ liner allows the installer to invert the liner through the existing building sewer pipeline to the city main sewer connection without stretching into the city sewer main. Normal felt liners can stretch into the city sewer main and cause blockages that require emergency digging and/or robotic cutting devices. The Perma-Lateral™ liner and calibration tube is manufactured in 330' length rolls. Our logistics department handles your order and delivers the products to meet your schedule. Our Perma-Lateral™ transition liner is manufactured to your job specification. The Perma-Lateral™ transition liner is manufactured to your exact length”. (http://www.perma-liner.com/perma-lateral-pipelining-system.html)

By Christopher Michael Burns