Roto-Rooter: Emergency Plumbing Calls Surge Due to Weather
Increased emergency plumbing calls (burst pipes, sewer backups, flooding) due to extreme weather (freezes, thaw cycles, heavy rainfall) and aging infrastructure.
- Extreme weather patterns
- Aging plumbing/sewer infrastructure (decades old, vulnerable materials)
- Inner-Rooter increased staffing & 24/7 availability.
- Investment in technology: video inspection cameras, water jetting, trenchless repair.
- Promoting preventive maintenance: drain cleaning, sump pump inspections, monitoring for issues, avoiding improper disposal.
- Technicians are overworked.
- Increased burden on municipal systems.
- faster turnaround times for emergency repairs due to new technology.
- Commercial sector also experiencing increased plumbing issues.
- Regular drain cleaning
- Sump pump inspections before storm seasons
- Monitor for slow drains, gurgling sounds, or foul odors
- Avoid grease and non-flushable items
- Schedule inspections before major weather events