Drain Cleaning in Roanoke, VA
One slow sink is a small fix. Water backing up in a different fixture from the one you're using means the block is further down the line, and that needs a machine.
Request a plumberKitchen lines
Grease poured warm sets solid further down the pipe. Coffee grounds and rice add to it. Wipe greasy pans with a paper towel before washing and use a strainer in every sink.
Bathroom lines
Hair and soap build up in tub and shower drains; wipes, even ones marked flushable, catch in toilet lines and in the main. Only toilet paper belongs in a toilet.
Basement floor drains
Many Roanoke Valley homes have a floor drain near the laundry or furnace. If it bubbles or backs up when the washer drains, the main line may be partly blocked. Don't ignore it before a big storm.
Trees and old clay pipe
Mature oaks and maples line older neighborhoods, and their roots find their way into cracked clay or cast-iron sewer pipe. Roots come back after a cable clears them, so ask about a camera check. See sewer lines.
How it's cleared
A cable clears most blockages; water jetting scours grease and roots off the pipe wall; a camera shows whether the pipe itself is cracked or sagging.
Skip the chemicals
Store-bought drain openers rarely reach a deep block and can damage older pipes and the plumber's equipment. Tell the plumber if you've already used one.
Frequently asked questions
- How often should drains be cleaned?
- Only when there's a problem, unless roots or grease keep coming back. Then a yearly cleaning can be cheaper than repeated emergency calls.
- What's a cleanout?
- A capped pipe near the house that gives access to the main line. Knowing where yours is saves time.
Other plumbing services
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