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Case Study:

Sewer Trap Replacement

– Hamburg, NY

Location:

Hamburg, NY

Property Type:

Single-Family Home

Project Type:

Full House Trap Replacement: Sewer Line Upgrade & Cleanout Installation

Client Type:

Residential Homeowner

Overview

Cellino Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric completed a full house trap replacement for a single-family home in Hamburg, NY. The project addressed ongoing sewer issues caused by a failing cast iron trap and improper pitch in the original line.

 

Our team excavated to expose the existing trap, removed the failing section, and inspected the entire sewer line with a camera from the home to the town main. We installed a new 4” PVC trap and a forward-sweep cleanout, connecting to the existing cast iron using mission couplings. A new vent and cleanout riser were added for proper access and future maintenance. The piping was bedded in stone, inspected, and backfilled, leaving soil mounded to allow for natural settling.

Challenge

Replacing a house trap requires careful excavation and precise alignment to avoid future drainage issues. The original trap area had a back-pitch and a belly that caused water to hold in the line, contributing to frequent sewer problems.

 

Cellino’s team navigated tight access, removed the failing cast iron trap without damaging remaining piping, and ensured the new PVC installation corrected the slope issues. Adding a forward-sweep cleanout and vent improved long-term maintenance and accessibility.

result

The completed sewer trap replacement restored proper flow throughout the home’s plumbing system. The new PVC trap, vent, and cleanouts provide reliable operation and easy access for future maintenance. Homeowners now have a fully functional sewer system that eliminates prior backups and reduces the risk of future issues.

Expert Sewer Services in Hamburg, NY

Cellino Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric delivers professional sewer line and house trap services throughout Hamburg and Western New York. Our licensed team handles full replacements, cleanout installations, and maintenance inspections to ensure long-term reliability. We also offer flexible financing options to make sewer repairs easier and more affordable.

 

Protect your home from sewer backups. Call our Cellino plumbing experts today at (716) 302-4488 or schedule a service online.

Frequently Asked Questions

A house trap is a section of the sewer line near the home that prevents sewer gases from entering while allowing wastewater to flow to the main.

Common signs include recurring backups, slow drains, or sewer odors near the foundation.

Yes. We carefully excavate and connect new piping to the existing sewer line when possible.

It is a plumbing access point installed to allow easy maintenance and clearing of the sewer line.

Yes. Cellino provides flexible financing options for major plumbing upgrades, including house trap replacements.

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