Drain Cleaning in San Antonio, TX
A sink that will not empty, a tub that gurgles, water rising in the wrong spot. We clear it, find out what caused it, and give you an honest read on whether it will return.
Why this happens
Grease is the kitchen sink's enemy. It goes down warm, cools on the pipe wall, and catches every grain of rice after it. In the bathroom it is hair tangled with soap. The main line deals with bigger stuff, including flushed wipes, roots, settled low spots and years of buildup. A single slow drain is a local clog. Two or more drains acting up together, especially the lowest tub or shower in the house, means the main, and that should not wait.
What our crew checks
How many drains
A lone slow drain is a branch problem. A bunch of them is the main.
Outside cleanout
Located so we can get in without pulling a toilet.
Cable debris
The gunk on the cable gives away the cause.
Hard flow test
Water run full blast to prove it drains.
Next step
Roots or a repeat clog earn a camera recommendation.
Ways we can fix it
Snake it
Everyday clogs in sinks, tubs and toilets.
Main line clear
Whole-home backups from wipes, roots or buildup.
Jet it
Lines packed with grease or roots that a cable cannot fully clean.
While you wait for us
Out here on the west side
Drain Cleaning near Alamo Ranch and Westover Hills
Far west side homes sit on expansive clay. It puffs up after a soaking rain and pulls apart in drought, and that shifting can open sewer joints and create dips in the line, even in PVC that is only fifteen years old. Trees in the newer neighborhoods are young, but roots still sniff out a loose joint. Closer to Lackland and Hwy 90, older cast iron drains carry decades of scale.
Drain Cleaning FAQ
Should I pour drain cleaner down first?
We would skip it. It may open a small path, but it is harsh on pipes and the clog usually comes back.
My drains clog again and again. Why?
Something in the line is catching debris, like roots, a sag or heavy buildup. A camera shows us what.
Sewage coming out of a floor drain. Emergency?
Yes. Stop running water anywhere in the house and call us.
Need help with drain cleaning? Give us a ring.
7 AM to 11 PM every day. Hablamos español.