After a main line snake, jetting, or auger, you may notice new or recurring problems. This page groups common aftercare symptoms and points you to concise articles that explain likely causes and sensible next steps. Pick the section that matches what you see and follow the linked article for troubleshooting and decisions about repairs.
Floor Drains, Basement & Main Lines
Backups and recurring blockages
Problems that look like the original clog—backups, worse backups, or roots coming back—usually mean the root cause wasn’t fully addressed or new damage exists. These articles focus on why backups return and what to check next.
- Backup after main line snaking
Explains why a single snake may not clear a full obstruction and when to consider inspection or hydrojetting.
- Backup returns after snaking
Looks at reasons a cleared drain clogs again quickly, including partial clears, misplaced debris, or downstream damage.
- Backups worsen after cleaning
Describes scenarios where cleaning dislodges material that then shifts into a worse blockage and what remedies to try.
- Roots reappear after cleaning
Details why mechanical clearing doesn’t prevent regrowth and the treatments that offer longer-term root control.
Slow drains, gurgles, and multiple fixtures affected
When one or more drains run slowly or make gurgling sounds after work, the issue may be trapped air, partial blockages, or problems left behind by the cleaning method. These articles help you narrow the cause.
- Drain slow after jetting
Covers why high-pressure jetting can leave small debris or fail to clear offset sections, and what to ask your contractor.
- Multiple drains slow after cleaning
Explains why slow flow in several fixtures often points to a shared main-line restriction rather than isolated traps.
- Drain gurgles after cleaning
Describes how air pockets and partial blockages cause gurgling and simple checks to distinguish vent issues from main-line problems.
- Drain worse after snaking
Outlines cases where a snake can push debris into tighter spots or damage seals, making flow appear worse and what to inspect.
Standing water and basement flooding
Water left in fixtures or new basement flooding after cleaning indicates an obstruction or a displaced connection. These pieces explain where standing water comes from and immediate steps to limit damage.
- Standing water after cleaning
Focuses on trapped water in low points, how to test for a main-line restriction, and when to pump or call a pro.
- Basement floods after cleaning
Discusses causes of newly occurring basement flooding after service, including dislodged debris, broken lines, or increased flow through damaged seals.
Odors, pressure changes, and noise
Smells, new noises, or pressure shifts after sewer work often point to venting changes, disturbed seals, or trapped gases. These articles show how to identify the source and reduce hazards.
- Drain smells after snaking
Explains why snaking can release trapped odors and how to determine if the smell is from the drain or a deeper sewer issue.
- Odor after main line work
Covers persistent sewer smells after work, including vent problems, damaged seals, or residual organic matter that needs removal.
- Noise after sewer auger
Describes common noises owners hear post-augering and which sounds suggest a mechanical problem versus temporary settling.
- Pressure change after sewer work
Reviews why flushing behavior or lift changes after service may signal venting issues or partial blockages changing flow dynamics.
Leaks, alignment and damage discovered after service
New leaks or alignment problems found after snaking often indicate the cleaning revealed pre-existing damage. These articles explain how to confirm and prioritize repairs.
- New leaks after sewer cleaning
Explains how cleaning can expose weak joints or cracks and how to assess whether the leak is new or newly visible.
- Drain alignment problems after snaking
Discusses how a snake or jet can reveal misaligned sections and what types of repairs or replacements are typically recommended.
All Articles in This Cluster
- Drain worse after snaking
- New leaks after sewer cleaning
- Backup after main line snaking
- Drain smells after snaking
- Standing water after cleaning
- Noise after sewer auger
- Drain slow after jetting
- Basement floods after cleaning
- Backup returns after snaking
- Roots reappear after cleaning
- Drain gurgles after cleaning
- Multiple drains slow after cleaning
- Odor after main line work
- Backups worsen after cleaning
- Pressure change after sewer work
- Drain alignment problems after snaking