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Old pipes can simply collapse from ground shifting or corrosion. Other times, a section of the pipe sinks (a "belly"), creating a low point where water stops flowing and solids settle permanently.
A main drainage pipe clog is a plumbing emergency that tests the limits of DIY. If one toilet backs up, try a plunger. If two fixtures misbehave, call a professional with a camera. Waiting until sewage is flowing across your basement floor turns a $300 snaking into a $10,000 insurance claim. main drainage pipe clogged
Because the main line is the "trunk" of your plumbing tree, the symptoms usually appear in multiple places at once: Old pipes can simply collapse from ground shifting
"I am extremely disappointed with the service I received. We called because water was backing up in our basement, and the technician spent an hour 'diagnosing' the issue, only to tell us it was a simple blockage in the sink. He snaked it, charged us $200, and left. Not 12 hours later, the entire main drainage pipe backed up again—sewage everywhere. It turns out the main line was completely collapsed, which any competent plumber with a camera would have seen immediately. A total waste of money and a huge mess to clean up. Do not use these guys if you have a serious issue." If one toilet backs up, try a plunger
