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Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal

Slow drains, stubborn clogs, and backups cleared the right way. We clear the line and tell you straight whether it was a one-off or something worth keeping an eye on.

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The Service

Clear the clog. Find out why it happened.

Most clogs are the same handful of causes. Kitchen lines fill with grease and food solids. Bath drains pack with hair and soap. Main lines back up from roots, wipes, or a sag in the pipe that catches everything passing through.

Store-bought drain chemicals usually punch a hole through the middle of a clog rather than removing it, which is why the drain slows again a few weeks later. Worse, they sit in the pipe and corrode older lines. We clear the full diameter of the line mechanically, then tell you honestly whether it was a one-time thing or a sign of something structural.

Same Day
Most clogs
Flat Rate
Quoted first
Full Line
Cleared, not punctured
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Covers
Kitchen, bath, and main lines
Warning Signs

When to call us.

A drain that is slowing down is telling you something. Here is when it is worth a call.

One drain is slowing down

Usually a local clog in that fixture's trap or branch line. Straightforward to clear.

Several drains are slow at once

That points at the main line rather than any one fixture. Worth looking at sooner.

Gurgling when another fixture runs

Air moving where it should not, often a partial main-line blockage or a vent problem.

Water backing up somewhere else

Running a sink and seeing the tub rise is a main-line symptom. Call before it backs up fully.

The same drain keeps clogging

A clog that returns every few months usually means roots, a sag, or a damaged section.

Smell coming from the drain

Buildup in the line or a dry trap. We will find out which.

How We Work

Clear it, then check it.

Clearing the clog is the easy part. Knowing whether it comes back is what matters.

Find where it actually is

We check which fixtures are affected to narrow the clog to a branch line or the main before we open anything.

Quote before we start

A flat written price to clear the line. You approve it first.

Clear the full line

Mechanical clearing that removes the blockage across the full diameter of the pipe, not just a channel through the middle.

Test and advise

We run the line to confirm it drains properly and advise on next steps. No pressure either way.

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What's Included

The whole job, one flat rate.

  • Diagnosis of which line is blocked
  • Kitchen, bath, and laundry drain clearing
  • Main line clearing through an accessible cleanout
  • Full-diameter mechanical clearing
  • Flow test after clearing
  • Honest advice on whether it will come back
  • Cleanup of the work area
  • 30-day workmanship guarantee
Not included

Some clogs can be much more advanced than others and more high-tech equipment may be needed to diagnose and present a solution. We will communicate with you throughout the process and make our best recommendations.

Transparent Pricing

You will know the price before we start.

You get a flat-rate price to clear the line before we start, and you approve it first. If the line needs more than a standard clearing we stop and talk to you before doing anything else. See how our pricing works.

Flat Rate
Every job
Quoted First
You approve before we start
No Surprises
The price does not climb

Booked visits start with a flat $79 service call, credited toward the repair when you approve it. After-hours and emergency dispatch is quoted on the call.

Pricing depends on the line and the access point. The number we quote is the number you pay.

See how our pricing works
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Flat rate first
Questions

What homeowners ask.

Should I try a drain chemical first?

We would rather you did not. Most of them open a channel through the clog instead of removing it, so the drain slows again within weeks, and they sit in the line and corrode older pipe. Mechanical clearing removes the blockage properly.

How do I know if it is the main line?

If more than one fixture is slow, or running one fixture makes another gurgle or back up, that points at the main rather than a single drain. Call and we will confirm it.

Do I need a camera inspection?

Some clogs can be much more advanced than others and more high-tech equipment may be needed to diagnose and present a solution. We will communicate with you throughout the process and make our best recommendations.

Can you clear roots?

Yes, mechanically. If the camera shows the roots have cracked or displaced the pipe, clearing is a temporary fix and we will show you the footage and talk through the real repair.

Still have a question?

Call us. A person picks up, not a call center — and you will get a straight answer.

Emergency Service

Burst pipe? Major leak? Call now. We answer.

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.

Emergency Line
865-375-9375