Wewoka, Oklahoma: When Terry and Debby Calvert’s home in Wewoka, Oklahoma was flooded with raw sewage, they were left dealing with much more than a plumbing problem. The sewer backup caused significant property damage, disrupted their daily lives, and created serious health hazards for their family. Even worse, this was not an isolated event—their home […]
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Why Sewer Systems Actually Fail: Every day, millions of gallons of wastewater flow through an underground network of sewer pipes that most of us never think about. Hidden beneath our streets, these systems quietly transport wastewater away from homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals, making modern life possible. Because sewer systems operate out of sight, it’s […]
What Is Municipal Liability? When a municipal sewer system fails in Oklahoma, homeowners can suffer devastating property damage, costly repairs, and major disruptions to daily life. Many people ask the same question after a sewer backup: Can the city be held responsible? The answer depends on the doctrine of municipal liability. Municipal liability is the […]
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A sewer backup can happen unexpectedly, leaving homeowners with many frequently asked questions, like these: Can I stay in My Home After a Sewer Backup? Staying in your home after a sewer backup depends on the extent of the damage. If raw sewage has entered your physical home, it’s often the safest option to leave […]
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma : Justin Guinn and Katherine Grasham endured years of repeated sewer backups at their Oklahoma City home. Despite making multiple service calls to the City, the problem continued, culminating in a devastating sewage flood that damaged their basement in September 2020. After the City claimed there was no blockage in its sewer […]
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The Calvert’s Story: Calvert vs. the City of Wewoka
/in Client Success Stories/by Kneely BuxtonWewoka, Oklahoma: When Terry and Debby Calvert’s home in Wewoka, Oklahoma was flooded with raw sewage, they were left dealing with much more than a plumbing problem. The sewer backup caused significant property damage, disrupted their daily lives, and created serious health hazards for their family. Even worse, this was not an isolated event—their home […]
Why Sewer Systems Fail
/in Sewer Education/by Kneely BuxtonWhy Sewer Systems Actually Fail: Every day, millions of gallons of wastewater flow through an underground network of sewer pipes that most of us never think about. Hidden beneath our streets, these systems quietly transport wastewater away from homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals, making modern life possible. Because sewer systems operate out of sight, it’s […]
What Is Municipal Liability? Know The Laws
/in Know The Laws/by Kneely BuxtonWhat Is Municipal Liability? When a municipal sewer system fails in Oklahoma, homeowners can suffer devastating property damage, costly repairs, and major disruptions to daily life. Many people ask the same question after a sewer backup: Can the city be held responsible? The answer depends on the doctrine of municipal liability. Municipal liability is the […]
Frequently Asked Questions: Protect Yourself
/in Protect Yourself/by Kneely BuxtonA sewer backup can happen unexpectedly, leaving homeowners with many frequently asked questions, like these: Can I stay in My Home After a Sewer Backup? Staying in your home after a sewer backup depends on the extent of the damage. If raw sewage has entered your physical home, it’s often the safest option to leave […]
The Guinns Story: Guinns VS City of Oklahoma
/in Client Success Stories/by Kneely BuxtonOklahoma City, Oklahoma : Justin Guinn and Katherine Grasham endured years of repeated sewer backups at their Oklahoma City home. Despite making multiple service calls to the City, the problem continued, culminating in a devastating sewage flood that damaged their basement in September 2020. After the City claimed there was no blockage in its sewer […]