Drain Cleaning in Houston, TX
Regular drain cleaning is an advisable maintenance step for every home in Houston. Keeping your drains clear is the best way to protect your home from clogs and other damage.
Village Plumbing, Air & Electric’s drain cleaning solutions are fast and effective, keeping water flowing through your drains and straight into the main sewer line.
Signs You Need Professional Drain Cleaning
Paying close attention to the operation of your drains is the best way to keep your plumbing system in good condition. Sometimes subtle and other times obvious, the following are signs that it’s time for drain cleaning that you don’t want to ignore:
- Foul odors: Foul odors occur when grease, food debris, and other trapped waste begin to decompose within the drain.
- Slow drainage: Slow drainage indicates a growing blockage within the drain. Left uncleared, the blockage will grow until it causes a clog and backup within your sink, shower, bathtub, toilet, etc.
- Gurgling sounds: Gurgling occurs as water trickles through the blockage and the air is prevented from flowing through the pipe.
- Backups: Backups are a clear sign of a complete blockage of your drain. This is a critical sign that professional drain cleaning should be scheduled immediately.
- Personal hygiene products
- Paper towels
- “Flushable” baby wipes
- Grease, fat, and oil
- Hair
- Diapers
- Fibrous food waste, like celery, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.
Our Drain Cleaning Process
We offer three services that will help keep your drains in exceptional condition. Our services adhere to strict safety and quality control procedures that help protect your drains from damage and ensure a thorough inspection of your plumbing system.
- Drain & sewer inspection: Our drain and sewer inspection services utilize pinpoint cameras to peer deep within your plumbing system. Our sewer line video cameras help us detect tree root infiltration, clogs, corrosion, damaged pipes, and other issues quickly and efficiently. We can accurately diagnose and determine the best, least-invasive solution for effectively restoring water flow through your pipes using sophisticated video cameras.
- Hydro jetting: Our hydro jetting systems allow us to safely and precisely apply highly pressurized water to break up and remove clogs. Our systems enable us to customize the amount of pressure used depending on the age and condition of your pipes, type of obstruction, depth, and other factors.
- Clog removal: Our specialists pack a solid punch stronger than over-the-counter drain cleaners. Our snakes, augers, and other specialized tools allow us to access and break up stubborn clogs quickly and efficiently. Most importantly, our clog removal services won’t damage or expose your pipes to harsh chemical agents that can facilitate corrosion and other problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I schedule drain cleaning?
We recommend scheduling an annual drain cleaning for your home.
Is it safe to use over-the-counter drain cleaners?
We advise against most over-the-counter cleaners because they contain caustic chemicals that can damage pipes. Moreover, these are only effective on shallow clogs and do not remove all sludge, slime, and many other types of debris.
How long does it take to clean a drain?
It typically takes about an hour to clean a drain properly.
Choose Village Plumbing, Air & Electric for Drain Cleaning
For more than 70 years, the professional plumbers at Village Plumbing, Air & Electric have ensured that our clients in the Houston region have reliable plumbing in their homes.
Our highly trained specialists use the latest technologies and reliable, industry-approved techniques to keep your drains and sewers clean and clear. When you choose our team, you will always enjoy:
- Award-winning service
- Solid warranties and guarantees
- Convenient financing
- Top-quality workmanship
- Licensed and insured technicians
- And more!
