What Does Drain Cleaning Involve?

Professional drain cleaning removes buildup, grease, roots, and other blockages from your plumbing system using specialized equipment, not store-bought chemicals. Services often include camera inspections, hydro jetting, or mechanical snaking to fully clear pipes and prevent recurring clogs. 

Pipe It Right Plumbing provides full-service drain cleaning that keeps your home’s plumbing system running smoothly year-round.

What We Mean by “Drain Cleaning”

Drain cleaning isn’t just unclogging a sink. It’s the process of restoring your drainage system to full flow capacity, from the kitchen and bathroom drains all the way to your home’s main sewer line.

We use a mix of diagnostic tools and mechanical cleaning methods to target what’s really causing the issue, not just the symptom.

Typical drain cleaning includes:

  • Video camera inspection: to locate buildup or damage
  • Hydro jetting: high-pressure water to clear grease, roots, and sediment
  • Snaking/augering: mechanical cable to break through tough clogs
  • Line flushing: final rinse to remove leftover debris

What Causes Drains to Clog in the First Place?

Over time, everyday use creates buildup inside your drain lines.

Common culprits include:

  • Grease and soap scum
  • Hair and shaving residue
  • Food waste and coffee grounds
  • Mineral scale from hard water
  • Tree roots are invading outdoor lines

Many of these issues develop slowly. You might not notice a problem until water starts draining slower than usual or gurgling noises appear.

Why Professional Cleaning Beats DIY

We get that pouring a jug of drain cleaner might feel quick and cheap.

But chemical cleaners can damage older pipes, especially in homes with copper or ABS drains. They also rarely solve the root cause.

A professional cleaning gives you:

  • Complete pipe clearing (not just a small opening)
  • Video proof of before-and-after results
  • No corrosion or chemical damage
  • Longer time between future clogs

If you’re dealing with slow drains or backups, it’s safer and often cheaper long-term to call a licensed plumbing crew.

The Pipe It Right Process

When you schedule a drain cleaning with us, here’s what to expect:

  1. Inspection: We use a small camera to check for buildup or breaks.
  2. Cleaning method selection: Based on the issue, we choose snaking or hydro jetting.
  3. Full system test: We confirm all drains flow properly.
  4. Prevention tips: We’ll show you how to reduce buildup moving forward.

No guesswork. No “we’ll see if it works.” You’ll know exactly what’s going on inside your drains before and after service.

Quick Takeaways

  • Drain cleaning restores full flow and prevents future blockages.
  • Services can include camera inspections, hydro jetting, and snaking.
  • Avoid chemical cleaners. They corrode pipes and only work temporarily.
  • Licensed plumbers ensure your system is safely and completely cleared.

Clear Your Drains the Right Way

Whether it’s a slow drain or a full blockage, Pipe It Right Plumbing has the equipment and experience to clean your lines safely and effectively.

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Learn more about our plumbing services or schedule a full drain inspection today.