Drain & Sewer Cleaning

Over time grease, soap, hair, roots, paper, and waste build-up in sewer or drainage systems can cause water to drain slowly or not at all. If your commercial or residential property is experiencing slow or stopped-up sewers and drains, Rapid Flush is equipped to effectively determine the issue and open and clean any line so it can continue to function well.

Once your drains are flowing again, we can determine the underlying cause and location of issues with our video inspection and locating equipment. If greasy, root-infested, or corroded pipes are discovered through our inspection process, we can restore them back to pristine working order by cleaning and scouring the pipe with our high-pressure water jets.

Why Choose Rapid Flush for Drain Opening & Cleaning

With experience opening and cleaning drains for over 80 years, Rapid Flush’s team of experts can be trusted to accurately diagnose your system’s problem and quickly restore flow to your sewer and drain lines.

We specialize in opening and cleaning ANY drain or sewer system, including plugged main sewer lines, toilets, kitchen sinks, floor drains, laundry lines, lavatory and bathtub drains, plugged vent lines, mop sink drains, dock drains, catch basins, and storm drains.

What to Expect as a Home or Business Owner During Drain Opening & Cleaning

When your sewer or drainage system is clogged, Rapid Flush will first schedule an expertly trained technician to come to your property, evaluate your circumstance, and properly diagnose the issue. Once a potential cause has been identified, one of our drain cleaning professionals will make the appropriate recommendations to restore use of your drain, including an up-front flat-rate price for how much it will cost. We’ll be sure to keep you updated if there are any changes along the way based on what we encounter.

If a sewer or drain is completely clogged, our technicians will use a state-of-the-art, high speed drain cleaning machine to mechanically cut out and remove the obstruction from the pipe. After the line is open, our team typically recommends performing a video inspection of the line to ascertain the original cause of your stoppage and view the pipe’s condition. We can record the inspection and locate the exact spot where a repair may be needed, which can save you unnecessary repair and replacement costs.

Homeowners often experience an accumulated build-up of various materials such as hair, soap, grease, rags, and paper products that might require a machine specially designed to clean the pipe thoroughly like a high-pressure hydro-jet. If you have had issues with this same drain backing up in the past, we might recommend a Preventative Maintenance Program in order to avoid the mess, cost, and inconvenience of surprise backups. Residential properties might also have issues like a misaligned clay tile pipe, which requires repairs, replacements, and restoration services. If we find that roots have infiltrated your sewer or septic pipes, we might recommend our Root Control Program, which can eliminate roots in your sewer or septic system for good.

Commercial properties, such as restaurants or food processing plants, often experience more frequent and stubborn blockages. When more power is needed to clean a sewer or drain, hydro jetting is an effective process that involves inserting a stream of highly pressurized water into a clogged sewer or drain line to clear out various types of debris. Commercial properties can also benefit from our grease annihilation program, a solution that completely eliminates grease from your drains to ensure they run smoothly.

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FAQs About Sewer & Drain Cleaning

When is a hydro jet used over a drain cleaning machine?

Hydro jets are used in commercial or residential sewer and drain lines in combination with cable drain cleaning machines. Cable drain cleaning machines are designed to clear blockages in clogged drains in order to restore flow, but are not very good at thoroughly cleaning lines. Once flow is restored, hydro-jets are used to thoroughly clean, scour, and even cut obstructions in drain lines, especially in particularly stubborn blockages.

Can hydro jetting damage drain & sewer lines?

If drain lines are plumbed to code with modern materials, damage to your lines from hydro-jetting is near impossible. However, if your property has older lines made out of materials like orangeburg pipe, which is now illegal, we perform video inspections of your system to ensure they will not be harmed before a line is jetted. We are fully licensed and insured, so our customers can rest assured damages caused by our company will be completely covered. Our team of professionals will use the utmost care to protect the integrity of your sewer lines while hydro jetting, so your drains are in good hands.

How much does it cost to open or clean a drain?

Prices for drain cleaning or opening vary based on the size of your drains, type of access, the type of blockage, and the method, equipment, or activities required to fix your drain problem. Our free on-site estimate will provide you with a quote before we start any work. If we find we need to change strategies to fix your issue, we will always let you know if there are any changes to our approach and the investment costs required before we commence work.

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Let us resolve your sewer and drain issues. Schedule an appointment for drain opening or cleaning with one of our experts today.