Drain Cleaning and Unclogging

South West Plumbing technicians can take care of any plugged drain issue, from that upstairs bathroom sink to that downstairs laundry drain. One of the most problematic drains, though, is your main sewer. All of the drains in your home eventually lead to the main sewer line. If the main line becomes blocked or plugged, all of your fixtures are affected. You will see the issue arise most of the time in a tub or shower. If you run water in the sink or flush a toilet and water shows up in your tub, you have a clogged main line.

Most modern homes have an access called a cleanout located just outside the house. This allows our skilled technicians to use their specialized equipment to clear your main line from the outside. This is always the best option. Heavy equipment and hazardous waste are best kept outside. Some older homes may have an inside cleanout and usually it is hidden in a laundry room wall or a closet and can be quite difficult to get to. In this case we would recommend installation of an outside cleanout.

Clearing a secondary drain is a common task our plumbers perform daily. When it is necessary to clear the tub drain or sink drain we take great care to protect your home and place all of our equipment red carpets, drop clothes and pads for the protection of your floors and cabinets. The best option for access to any drain is an accessible cleanout. Once the main line is clear we can perform a sewer line camera inspection to see if there is a bigger problem lurking. Our expert technicians can see potential problems, obvious cracks and breaks or in most cases certify that your main line is “Good to Go”.

On particularly difficult clogs, or grease laden lines we can bring in our high pressure hydro jetting machine. The water jets can remove the debris and scour the inside of your pipes to restore them to the best possible condition.

If you happen to be on a septic tank we can unclog the line between the house and the tank. We start by digging up the tank lid to get access to the incoming baffle. We would check the effluent level in the tank to ensure that it is not full and needing to be pumped. A septic tank should be pumped approximately every 4 to 5 years to ensure proper operation and to avoid filling the drain field with solids.

If your home has a sewage ejection pump, we can handle that as well. From pulling the pump for service to a full replacement for years of trouble free service.

Drains and Sewers

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