Sewage Smell in Basement? | Sewer Inspection in Chantilly, VA
It’s More Than a Bad Smell—It’s a Warning Sign
I’m Dennis Rollins, retired U.S. Navy Chief and owner of Veteran Plumbing Services.
If your basement in Chantilly smells like sewage, I can assure you that it’s not just a matter of dirty laundry or bad luck.
That odor is your home telling you something’s wrong, and ignoring it can lead to some nasty—and expensive—problems.
Where That Sewage Smell Comes From
Sewage odors usually indicate that gas or waste is backing up or leaking into areas where it shouldn’t be.
It might be a dried-out drain trap, a cracked pipe in your foundation, or even a clogged sewer line that’s pushing foul air into your home.
In homes across Chantilly, I’ve found:
- Cracked or shifted sewer lines under the basement slab
- Backed-up floor drains filled with years of grime
- Broken vent stacks are causing sewer gas to escape inside
- Old cast-iron pipes are corroding from the inside out
Sometimes the fix is simple.
At other times, it requires real detective work.
Either way, I don’t stop until we know exactly what’s going on—and we get it fixed fast.
Why Basement Odors Should Never Be Ignored
Sewer gas isn’t just gross; it can be dangerous.
Methane is flammable, and exposure to sewer gases can cause headaches, nausea, or more severe health issues.
More than that, a smelly basement means there’s moisture and bacteria collecting somewhere it shouldn’t be.
That’s a mold risk.
That’s a structural rot risk.
And it’s 100% avoidable with the right plumbing solution.
Here’s What I’ll Do When You Call
When you call me out to your home in Chantilly, here’s how I handle it:
- Full inspection of your basement drain system
- Camera line inspection to check for cracks, blockages, or collapsed pipes
- Trap sealing and odor control if the issue is from dried drain traps
- Vent line evaluation to see if gases are escaping where they shouldn’t
- Honest, veteran-backed advice on your next step—whether it’s a minor fix or complete repair
🛑 Don’t Wait for a Backup
That smell in your basement is a warning, not a one-time annoyance.
Left unattended, it can lead to raw sewage backups, hazardous mold, or even foundation damage.
📞 Call Now Before It Gets Worse
I’m proud to serve the families of Chantilly.
If your basement smells like something’s gone wrong, it probably has—and I’m here to fix it.
📞 Call Veteran Plumbing Services today at 703-791-1339
I’m Dennis Rollins. I served my country, and now I’m here to help you protect your home.
👉 Fast service.
👉 Veteran-owned.
👉 We treat your home like our own.
Veteran Plumbing Services—Northern Virginia’s trusted name in honest plumbing.
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