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Drain augering for tough, localized clogs

Also called drain snaking: a flexible, coiled steel cable works through the bends in your pipes and breaks up the blockage. The quick, cost-effective fix for most clogs, day or night.

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How we clear a clog

  • Step 1

    We find the access point

    A cleanout, drain or trap, whichever gets us closest to the blockage.

  • Step 2

    We run the cable

    The cutting head breaks up the clog, roots and all, and restores flow.

  • Step 3

    We flush and test

    We run water to confirm the drain is moving like it should.

  • Step 4

    We look deeper if needed

    If it keeps coming back, a camera shows why so you can fix it for good.

Drain cable pulling built-up sludge out of a tiled floor drain

When a snake is the right tool

Augering is ideal for simple to moderate clogs and reaches deep into your plumbing without anything invasive. It’s the right call for:

  • Slow sink, tub or shower drains
  • Toilet and floor drain backups
  • Clogs deep in the line
  • Getting water running again fast
  • Homes and commercial buildings
Roots pulled out of a basement floor drain

When the same drain keeps clogging

Snaking clears a blockage, but it doesn’t scrub the pipe walls. If a drain backs up again and again, a camera inspection shows what’s really going on, and hydro-jetting or a repair solves it for good.

Learn about camera inspections

Good to know

Snaking uses a flexible auger to break through a clog and is usually enough for a simple blockage. Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the whole pipe wall, so it’s the more thorough option for the entire line.

It depends on your location and our workload that day, but we aim for same-day service on most calls. Emergencies are given priority.

Yes. We serve both residential and commercial customers, from homes to restaurants and other businesses.

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