Overhead Sewer System Installations in Chicago, IL

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Overhead Sewer Systems can be the best way to waterproof your home in some cases. The primary way the system works is to raise your sewer line higher than the water level in the city sewer can ever reach. By doing this, all basement drains will now run into a pump pit. The 2″ ejector pump will discharge basement waste water above and drop into the overhead system. The start of the overhead sewer will have a clean-out installed for future access to the main sewer line. Cast iron piping will be installed through the foundation wall to connect to the main sewer line. From there, the line will run to the city sewer and connect somewhere in the street. Madden Sewer & Drain has many years of experience installing overhead sewer systems in Chicago.

Waterproof Your Home with Overhead Sewer Systems

When you can benefit from the waterproofing protection of overhead sewer systems. Contact Madden Sewer & Drain by calling (773) 588-7534 to request an appointment.

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Overhead Sewer FAQs

Our team is very experienced in both residential and commercial projects with an attention to detail that guarantees client satisfaction.

What is an overhead sewer?

In simple terms, an overhead sewer system is a way to raise your main sewer line in order to reduce the chance of basement flooding.

How does an overhead sewer work?

All water from upper floors drain using gravity to the main sewer line. All lower level fixtures drain into a basement pump pit. A pump then ejects the water up and into the above ground overhead sewer drain line.

Do overhead sewers require maintenance?

We suggest annual maintenance of the main sewer line and pump pit, but this is not a requirement. If the main sewer line is open and the pump is in proper working order, it should prevent any basement flooding from drains.

What flooding will an overhead sewer not prevent?

Seepage water and ground water from foundation cracks and basement flooring will not be prevented by an overhead sewer system.