Drains we clear
- Kitchen sinks and garbage disposals
- Bathroom sinks, tubs and showers
- Toilets that clog often or won't flush well
- Laundry and floor drains
- Main sewer lines through the outside cleanout
- Gurgling drains and sewer smells
How we clear a clog
Find where it is
If only one fixture is slow, the clog is in that branch. If several fixtures back up at once, or the toilet gurgles when the washer drains, it is usually the main line.
Use the right machine
Small handheld cables for sinks and tubs, larger drum machines for the main line from the outside cleanout. The goal is to cut the clog out, not just poke a hole through it.
Check the cause
Grease, wipes, roots or a sagging pipe all look different on the cable. When a main line keeps clogging, a camera inspection shows what is going on.
Keep drains clear
- Keep grease and oil out of the kitchen sink. Let it cool and throw it away.
- Wipes, even the ones labeled flushable, don't break down. Use the trash.
- Use a hair catcher in showers and tubs.
- Run plenty of water with the garbage disposal, and skip fibrous scraps like celery and onion skins.
Drain Cleaning questions
Are store-bought drain cleaners safe to use?
We don't recommend them. They rarely clear a real clog, they can damage older pipes and seals, and they make the job dangerous for whoever has to open the drain next.
Why do all my drains back up at once?
That usually means the main sewer line is blocked. Stop running water and call us. We clear it from the outside cleanout.
Do you clean drains on weekends?
Yes. We work 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call or send the form and we will get you on the schedule.