Drain cleaning in San Antonio, TX
One slow sink is a quick job. When the tub, toilet and laundry all start backing up together, the main line is the problem, and that goes to the front of our schedule.
Signs you need this
- Sink or tub draining slowly
- Gurgling when another fixture runs
- Toilet that clogs over and over
- Water coming up in a tub or floor drain
Why it happens
Inside drains, clogs start with grease, soap and hair sticking to the pipe wall. Main line clogs are different. Roots find joints in older clay and cast iron lines, and in the clay soils around San Antonio, pipes can settle and sag so waste sits in a low spot. Clearing it without knowing which one you have is why some drains clog again a month later.
What we check first
- Which fixtures are slow, to separate a branch clog from the main
- Cleanout location and access
- What comes back on the cable, such as grease, roots or debris
- Whether a camera is worth running after it is clear
Your options
Cable a branch line
For one fixture or one bathroom. Fast, effective and the most common call.
Clear the main from the cleanout
For backups across the house. We open the main where it is meant to be opened.
Clear, then camera
For lines that keep clogging, so you see why before spending on more cleaning.
Before we get there
- Stop using the slow fixture
- Find the outdoor cleanout cap if you have one
- Clear space around the affected drains
What affects the price
Branch lines cleared from a fixture are the lowest cost. Main lines cost more, and clearing through a toilet or roof vent because there is no cleanout takes longer. A camera run after clearing is optional, and we suggest it when the line has clogged before.
If several drains are backing up and you have a cleanout cap in the yard, do not keep running water. Every flush adds to what is in the line. We answer 24 hours a day for this exact reason.
Drain cleaning questions
Do you use chemicals?
No. Chemical drain cleaners rarely clear a real clog and they can damage older pipe. We clear it mechanically.
How do I know if it is the main line?
More than one fixture slow at once, or water showing up in a tub when the toilet flushes, usually means the main.
Can you come at night?
Yes. We answer and dispatch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How often should drains be cleaned?
Only when they need it, unless a line has a known problem like roots, in which case scheduled cleaning can make sense.