Drain cleaning specialists clear clogs and buildup from the drain lines in your home, from a slow bathroom sink to a main line that backs up into the lowest drain in the house. They use cables (snakes), water jetting and inspection cameras to find and remove the blockage.
Common drain cleaning services include:
Call a drain cleaning service when water drains slowly, several fixtures gurgle or back up at once, or a plunger no longer helps. Damaged or collapsed sewer pipes need sewer line repair instead.
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A drain cleaning service removes clogs and buildup from the pipes that carry water away from sinks, tubs, showers, toilets and floor drains. Technicians typically use a drain snake or water jetting, and many use a small camera to see what is causing the blockage.
Call a pro when a clog returns soon after plunging, more than one fixture drains slowly, water backs up into a tub or floor drain, or you hear gurgling from drains. Backups in several fixtures at once often point to the main line rather than a single drain.
Ask how the company will clear the line, whether a camera inspection is included or extra, and how pricing differs for a single fixture and a main line. Choose a technician who explains what caused the clog, and tell them if a chemical drain opener has already gone down the drain, since it can be hazardous to work around.
The price usually depends on which drain is clogged, how far down the line the blockage sits, how easy it is to reach a cleanout, and the method needed, such as snaking, jetting or a camera inspection. After-hours service can also change the cost, so ask for pricing before the visit.
Clear items from under sinks and around the affected drain, and know where any outdoor or basement cleanout caps are if you can find them. Avoid running water into the clogged fixture, and tell the technician when the problem started and which drains are affected.