When every bathroom drain at our local fire station in Spokane backed up at once, the team needed fast, reliable help to get the facility back in service. Our technician arrived the same afternoon, diagnosed a severe mainline blockage, and completed a full drain restoration—including snaking through the toilet flange, pulling and acid washing the urinal, and replacing a failing flush valve. By the end of the visit, the drains were flowing again and the station could get back to normal operations.
Job Overview
- Location: Spokane, WA
- Client Type: Commercial / Municipal Facility
- Scope: Diagnose and clear full bathroom drain backup in mainline
- Equipment Installed: New flush valve
- Additional Work: Urinal pull, acid wash, flange cleaning, toilet flange snake
- Why It Mattered: A full facility backup disrupted daily operations and required immediate, safe wastewater restoration
What We Found
Upon arrival, we confirmed that all bathroom drains were backed up, affecting sinks, urinals, and toilets. The mainline wasn’t allowing wastewater to move, causing fixtures to drain slowly or not at all. Inspection showed buildup and blockage within the waste line, along with mineral scaling inside the urinal. The flush valve on the urinal was also failing, contributing to poor drainage and inconsistent operation.
The Solution
To restore proper drainage, we worked through each part of the system step-by-step:
- Pulled the urinal to access the waste line and internal components.
- Performed an acid wash to remove mineral buildup and clean the internal surfaces.
- Replaced the faulty flush valve to ensure proper flow and performance.
- Snaked the mainline by running a chain snake through the toilet flange to break up and remove debris.
- Reassembled and reconnected all fixtures with proper seals and alignments.
- Tested drainage throughout the bathroom to confirm the blockage was fully cleared.
- Performed a final quality check to ensure the mainline and all fixtures were operating smoothly.
Photo Highlights
- Before repairing, the water backed up the floor drains into the bathroom
- Toilet flange exposed showing buildup and sludge
- New toilet installed with flushing system
- Removing the urinal to repair the flusher and clear the clog
- Flange exposed after urinal removed from wall
The Results
Once the blockage was cleared and the urinal components were restored, all fixtures drained normally again. The mainline moved wastewater freely, and the bathroom returned to full functionality. With the new flush valve and a clean waste line, the fire station now has a more reliable and efficient restroom system.
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