Backwater Valve Installation in Central Pennsylvania

Worried About Sewage Backups in Your Basement?

We Install Backwater Valves That Keep Your Home Safe, Dry, and Code-Compliant.

At Murray Plumbing Inc, we offer expert backwater valve installation throughout Central Pennsylvania to protect homes from costly sewage backups and underground broken sewer pipes. If your property is on a downhill slope, tied into a municipal sewer system, or has ever experienced a backup — this one small device could save you thousands in damage.

Call 717-944-3929 for an Estimate or Flood Prevention Inspection

Basement Sewer Protection • Code-Compliant • Trusted by Homeowners

What Is a Backwater Valve?

At Murray Plumbing Inc, we specialize in durable backwater valve installation to safeguard your home’s plumbing system. A backwater valve is a one-way device installed in your main sewer line — it allows wastewater to flow out of your home but automatically closes if sewage tries to flow backward from the municipal line.

It’s your best defense against:

Heavy rain sewer overloads
City main backups
Blocked sewer lines
Basement floods caused by backflow

Once installed, the valve only opens one way — protecting your home 24/7.

Signs You May Need a Backwater Valve

If your home has experienced any of the following, you may benefit from a backwater valve:

Previous basement flooding with sewage
Sewer line below street level
Property located on a downward slope
Heavy rain or storms trigger floor drain backups
Frequent clogs or gurgling toilets
Neighbors report sewer backup issues
Insurance recommends flood prevention devices

Not sure? We’ll inspect your system and recommend the best protection plan.

Backwater Valve Installation in Central Pennsylvania

Camera Inspection – We locate the best valve placement on your main line
Permit & Utility Coordination – If required by local code
Excavation or Access Creation – Usually near the basement floor drain or main cleanout
Backwater Valve Installation – Installed, sealed, and pressure-tested
Inspection & Code Sign-Off
System Education – We show you how it works and what to expect

In most cases, installations are completed in just one day.

Code Compliance & Inspections

Some Central PA municipalities require backwater valves for homes:

Located below the crown of the road
With basement-level plumbing
In areas known for sewer backups

At Murray Plumbing Inc, our backwater valve installation services meet all local plumbing codes and inspection requirements in areas like Harrisburg, Camp Hill, and Mechanicsburg. We also work with:

Home insurance carriers
Flood protection rebate programs
Post-flood remediation projects

Why Choose Murray Plumbing for Sewer Backup Prevention?

Experienced With Sewer Line Installations
Licensed & Insured for Code Compliance Work
Camera Inspections Included
One-Day Installs Available
Upfront Quotes & Emergency Appointments
Trusted by Central PA Homeowners

We don’t just install it — we explain it, warranty it, and stand behind our work.

Backwater Valve Service Area – Central PA

Backwater Valve FAQs

Q: How do I know if I need a backwater valve?

A: If your basement is below street level or you’ve had past sewer backups, you likely need one. We’ll inspect and confirm.

Q: How long does installation take?

A: Most installs are completed in one day depending on access and permitting.

Q: Is a backwater valve the same as a check valve?

A: Not exactly. A backwater valve is code-approved and specially designed to prevent sewage backflow from the city sewer — a check valve is not always compliant.

Q: Can it be added to an existing home?

A: Yes. We retrofit backwater valves on existing sewer lines all the time — usually near your basement cleanout or floor drain.

Protect Your Basement From the Next Sewer Backup

Don’t wait until the next storm or clog turns your basement into a mess. Call Murray Plumbing Inc to install a backwater valve that protects your home — permanently. One-Day Installs | Camera Inspections Included

Call 717-944-3929 or Request an Estimate Online