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Sewer Backup Plumber Serving Newark and New Castle County
Dave Ellison
Owner · Since 2011
About Newark Sewer Pros
Sewer Backup Plumber Serving Newark and New Castle County
Owner Dave Ellison runs Newark Sewer Pros from its base at 70 Albe Dr F in Newark, focusing on sewer backup repair across New Castle County. He built the operation around the realities of local homes, from older properties in Downtown Newark and Hillside Heights near the University of Delaware to neighborhoods in West Newark and South Newark where aging lines meet shifting soil and tree roots from nearby White Clay Creek State Park.
The region's humid subtropical climate brings hot summers that drive heavy water use and cold winters that stress pipes, often leading to backups in areas like Oaklands or around the Newark Reservoir. Dave's crew responds with targeted work in these spots, also covering runs to Wilmington and Hockessin where similar housing stock and terrain create the same recurring issues.
The team keeps standard hours of Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm so homeowners can reach a real person without waiting. Every job stays owner-directed, with direct attention to the specific conditions of each street and property rather than generic approaches.
I started Newark Sewer Pros after a sewer backup flooded my basement in West Newark one January, right when the cold snap hit hardest. Growing up in New Castle County near the University of Delaware, I saw how older homes in Downtown Newark and South Newark struggle with root intrusion from White Clay Creek and shifting soils around the Newark Reservoir. That experience led me to focus on backups in places like Hillside Heights and Oaklands, where hot humid summers and freezing winters stress the lines. My shop sits at 70 Albe Dr F so I can reach jobs fast from here out to Hockessin and Wilmington.
- Owner Dave Ellison handles oversight on sewer backup repair calls in neighborhoods surrounding Bob Carpenter Center and the University of Delaware
- Work tailored to cold-winter pipe stress and summer overload common in New Castle County homes near White Clay Creek State Park
- Service extends to nearby Wilmington and Hockessin with the same focus on local terrain and older housing stock
- Shop located at 70 Albe Dr F, Newark, DE 19702 with posted hours that include Saturday mornings for backup emergencies
Credentials & guarantees
- ✓Open Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm
- ✓Based at 70 Albe Dr F, Newark, DE 19702
Our guarantee
Upfront quotes and workmanship you can inspect on every job.
Testimonials
What Newark, DE Customers Say
“Sewage backed up into our basement laundry sink after a rainstorm. Newark Sewer Pros used a camera to locate a collapsed section of the lateral line near the sidewalk, replaced the damaged pipe, and restored flow. The basement stayed dry through the next storm.”
“Roots from the oak tree on our property had clogged the main sewer line causing slow drains in every fixture. They hydro-jetted the line clear, then recommended and installed a root barrier sleeve at the connection point. Drains run at full speed now with no recurring clogs.”
“Grease from our restaurant kitchen had built up in the exterior cleanout and caused a total backup. The crew snaked the line, followed with a high-pressure jet, and applied an enzyme treatment to break down remaining residue. No backups since and the cleanout stays clear.”