Drain Cleaning in Charlotte, NC

Grease

When grease is poured down your drain, it will settle in the p-traps and along the bottom of the pipe. Over time, it will harden, making it more difficult for solids to pass by. This can cause an obstruction that leads to a strong need for drain cleaning services from our pros in Charlotte, NC.

Looking for a temporary fix while you wait for our plumbers? Try pouring hot water down the drain with anti-grease soap. The water will melt the clump of grease while the soap helps to wash it away.

Flushable Wipes

Flushable wipes are another common culprit of drain clogs. While advertised as “flushable,” these wipes actually do not degrade in the sewage system like toilet paper does. Instead, they cling to the bends in the pipes, causing obstructions that grow larger and larger until you inevitably need to call for bathroom drain cleaning services.

Tampons

When tampons are flushed down the toilet, they can clog your toilet very easily. Just like “flushable wipes,” they will cling to other obstructions and create further issues.

Sagging Pipe

A belly occurs when an area of dirt is not properly tamped down, allowing the pipe to sag. A belly can occur on the same day it was installed if the installation was not performed correctly. It can be challenging to know if your plumbing system is being plagued by a sagging pipe. The easiest way to find one is to perform a camera inspection after a line has repeatedly clogged. Rather than paying to clean this clogged pipe over and over, you’ll save yourself time and money by allowing us to replace the sagging portion of the pipe.

Tree Roots

Roots begin to grow when a small penetration allows sewage to flow into the ground. As the plants notice this nutrient-rich water, they will begin to grow in the direction the water is coming from. Even if a tiny root makes its way through, it will begin to grow larger and larger, feeding off your sewage like a flame to gasoline. It will not stop growing until you repair that section of piping. Fortunately, our team doesn’t just specialize in bathroom and kitchen drain cleaning; we also offer plumbing repair services and can fix your piping in no time.

How We Fix Sink and Toilet Clogs

Are you curious about our process for clearing clogs from your home’s plumbing system? Whether you have a backed-up kitchen sink or an overflowing toilet, we follow a meticulous process for clearing the clogged drain. Here’s a glimpse into how we tackle residential drain cleaning services in Charlotte, NC, and beyond:

• Sinks: Sink clogs are relatively easy to fix. To resolve the problem, it may simply require the use of a drain snake to pull the hair and other obstructions from the drain. If the issue is more extensive, our professionals will remove the p-trap and the clog inside. Please note that to do this type of work, a permit must be pulled due to the escaping sewer gasses that are dangerous when inhaled. The p-trap has a barrier of water protecting you from the sewer gasses, so if it were to be removed without the supervision of a plumber, then you could be at risk.
• Toilets: For bigger issues like a toilet clog, we use what’s called a toilet auger, which has a cable on the end about 6 feet long. This is long enough to get past the toilet and hit anything in the way.
• Whole House: For a bigger issue, like your entire house being clogged, we must use a drain machine weighing 150+ pounds. We will either go through a clean-out in the yard or open your highest fixture, like a toilet or roof vent, to clean the line.
• Main Line: If your main line is clogging up a lot, then you may have roots or a belly (sagging pipe) in your main sewer line. These issues must be repaired in order to permanently take care of the issue. To get rid of the roots or remove the sag, we must dig up the pipe and repair it.