Steve Brady wrote:

Just moved in to a newly renovated house. All sorts of surprises!

The house has sat a few months before we moved in....

We did a load of wash last night and after it was done, we came in to
find some debris and wet spots around a floor drain that was near the
washer.

I then went ahead and partially filled the laundry tub (which the washer
drains in to) and then let out the plug....you could slowly see the
water come up the floor drain and out on to the floor.
Again, some more debris came with it.

I'm assuming we've got a clog in there. Is there something a DIY'er can
do? or do I have to pay the $'s for a plumber?
Hopefully we don't have roots in there, but I don't have enough
experience to say.

Thanks!
sb

The floor drain will (should) have a P-trap connected directly
to it (buried). The trap may be clogged with lint, etc.
If there is a cover on the drain, get that off and see
if a hand snake will go thru (or coat hanger hook).

Beyond that, an electric drain cleaning snake will be needed.
You can rent them or hire out.

Jim