Clogged Drains
Clogged Drains | Plumbing | Duff
When sinks in Duff start gurgling or a shower turns into a wading pool, HEP’s seasoned plumbing pros swoop in with jetting equipment, video inspections, and the know-how to clear the toughest blockages fast. We’re local, so you get prompt arrival times, friendly faces, and a spotless workspace when we leave.
Day or night, count on transparent pricing, honest advice, and a satisfaction guarantee that keeps stress to a minimum and water flowing the way it should. Call, text, or book online and let HEP unclog your drains today—so you can get back to enjoying your home instead of fighting it.
FAQs
What are the most common causes of clogged drains in Duff homes?
In Duff, the main culprits are cooking grease, food scraps, hair, soap scum, and mineral-rich hard-water deposits that build up inside older galvanized pipes. In the spring and fall we also see tree-root intrusion in the clay sewer laterals that serve many of Duff’s pre-1980 houses. Cold winters contribute too—grease that is liquid while hot quickly congeals and hardens in the cooler underground lines.
How do I know if my drain is just slow or completely clogged?
A slow drain will still allow water to pass, although you may hear gurgling or notice standing water that eventually recedes. A complete clog stops all flow: fixtures back up rapidly, water may rise into nearby tubs or floor drains, and plunging makes little or no difference. If more than one fixture backs up at the same time, the clog is likely in the main sewer line rather than an individual branch.
Can I use store-bought chemical drain cleaners to clear a clog?
We don’t recommend it. Caustic cleaners generate heat that can warp PVC, corrode older metal pipes, and crack porcelain fixtures. They rarely remove the entire blockage, so the problem returns and the chemical residue is left sitting in your line. Our licensed plumbers use mechanical augers or water-jetting that physically removes the obstruction without damaging pipes or harming Duff’s municipal wastewater system.
What professional methods do you use to clear drains?
For sink, tub, and shower lines we usually start with a hand or motorized drain snake to cut through hair and soap buildup. For tougher kitchen clogs we insert a 3⁄8-inch cable with a specialized grease head. If the issue is in the main sewer, we perform a camera inspection first, then either power-rodding or hydro-jetting at up to 4,000 PSI to scour the pipe walls clean. When roots are present we add a root-cutting blade followed by an eco-friendly root-inhibitor foam.
How much does a typical drain-clearing service cost in Duff?
Prices vary by line size and clog severity, but most residential interior drains run $120–$180 flat-rate, which includes diagnosis, cabling up to 60 feet, and a 30-day re-clog guarantee. Main sewer clearing averages $250–$350, and hydro-jetting when required ranges from $450–$600. We provide up-front written estimates and waive our service-call fee if you approve the work during the same visit.
How can I prevent future clogs after your service?
Dispose of grease and coffee grounds in the trash, use sink strainers to catch hair and food particles, and flush only toilet paper—no wipes, feminine products, or dental floss. Once a month pour a kettle of hot (not boiling) water down kitchen drains to melt residual fats. If you have mature trees near your sewer line, schedule an annual camera inspection so we can cut roots before they form a full blockage. We also sell enzyme-based drain maintenance packs that keep biofilm from building inside the pipe walls.