We offer a wide range of drain cleaning services to handle every type of sewer line issue your home may have.
Your sewer drain line is one of the most important parts of your plumbing system, and if it backs up, every drain in your home will begin to overflow, so it’s imperative to keep it clean and clog-free.
Many DC, Maryland and Virginia home’s sewer main drain lines become clogged because homeowners flush diapers, baby wipes, cat litter, and facial tissues down the toilet. These items can easily block a sewer line…but they are just a few of the causes of blocked or clogged drains.
Drain & Sewer Line Video Camera Inspection
Sewer video inspection takes out all of the guesswork by entering your drain and letting you see what’s causing your clogs. It is recommended to have a sewer video inspection when you have constant clogs, and after you have ANY drain work to make sure everything is taken care of.
How Does A Sewer Video Inspection Work?
Our highly skilled plumbers insert a bendable rod with a waterproof, high-resolution camera into your drain pipe. The sewer video inspection sends real-time image transmission to the drain technician allowing them to determine the condition of the drain.
What Other Uses, Besides Clogged Drains, Does A Sewer Video Inspection Have?
A sewer video inspection is good for a lot of things but not limited to:
- Lost Jewelry
- Tree Root Intrusion
- Lost Toys
- Collapsed Pipes
Sewer video inspections are also a good idea before you purchase a home to make sure that the sewer drain lines are free of problems that can cause expensive repairs later on.
Call us immediately if you feel that you need assurance on what’s going on with your drain, or need to find and retrieve a special item.
5 Common Causes Of Sewer Line Drain Clogs
If you suspect you have a sewer drain clog, it’s best to immediately contact a professional plumber. Our plumbers can handle your home’s sewer drain issues, regardless of whether it’s a simple clog or a more complex total root intrusion.
#1 Cause: Foreign Objects In The Sewer Line.
Our plumbers have seen it all when it comes to foreign objects in a main water & sewer line, from stuffed bunnies to giant globs of baby wipes.
#2 Cause: Tree Roots Intruding Into Your Sewer Line
When your home is surrounded by trees, especially around your main water and sewer line, you’ll likely deal with tree root intrusion in your sewer lines sooner rather than later. But don’t worry, we’ve got a solution for you with our drain rootering services.
#3 Cause: Main Water & Sewer Line Misalignment
Misaligned sewer lines, sometimes called offset sewer lines, mean that the joints in the drain line no longer connect properly, to the point where the two sections of pipe no longer align. There are a number of reasons why this could happen to your home’s sewer lines, one of the biggest culprits is tree roots trying to infiltrate the pipe.
#4 Cause: Sewer Drain Line Belly AKA Pipe Belly
Pipe belly occurs when the ground under your main water & sewer line begins to degrade because of water or frozen ground. Over time, debris begins to build-up until it becomes a completely clogged drain.
#5 Cause: A Fully Collapsed Sewer Drain Line
Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the worst case scenario when it comes to clogged drain lines. After years of misuse, tree root attacks, and ground soil deterioration, your home’s sewer line has completely collapsed. At this point, your home will need a complete sewer line replacement. Our plumbers can help give you the best solutions for your budget, from traditional sewer line replacement to today’s technology of trenchless sewer line replacement.
Our plumber can give your entire home’s plumbing system a thorough exam to figure out what’s causing the sewer line blockage. Using state-of-the-art sewer video inspection equipment, the drain cleaning technicians will look directly at the problem and formulate a plan that best meets your needs. The sewer line camera is the only way to verify the obstruction and how best to remedy the issue.
Three Ways To Professionally Clean A Sewer Drain Line
Sewer Drain Snake (Auger)
The simplest way to clear most drain clogs is by using a sewer snake. Most plumbers prefer to use this method over using plunger, as it does not add any pressure to the sewer drain lines. The auger is fed down the drain, and slowly spins, collecting the basic blockage. This helps clear the drain line.
Sewer Drain Hydro-Jetting
This is the go-to method when the blockage is caused by grease and other debris. A hose with a high-pressure nozzle is sent down your main drain line blasting through the obstacles that are creating the backup in your home’s plumbing system.
Sewer Drain Rooter
When it comes to the toughest sewer line clogs, a drain rooter is required. A drain rooter is a cable with a “saw-like” head that is inserted into the main drain and is extended slowly through the main drain line. The saw-like blade spins by an electric motor cutting through any type of debris without cutting the pipe. It is the absolute best tool for drain cleaning root intrusions.
