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ABC Plumbing

Drain Cleaning · Cable and hydro jetting

Drain Cleaning

A drain that gurgles, drains slowly or keeps clogging is telling you something. We clear the blockage, confirm the line is truly open with a camera, and tell you what caused it so it does not come back next month.

Call 1-800-555-0199

CSLB #C-000000 · Licensed & insured
Office open 7 days a week. Emergency plumbers on call 24/7.

When to call

Signs you need drain cleaning

  • Water that drains slowly from a sink, tub or shower, or pools around your ankles while you shower
  • Gurgling from a drain, or a toilet that bubbles when the washing machine empties
  • Two or more fixtures backing up at the same time, which usually points to the main line
  • A drain that clogs again within a few weeks of being cleared
  • A sour or sewage smell near a floor drain, a laundry standpipe or the kitchen sink
  • Water coming up out of a laundry standpipe, or standing in the cleanout in your yard

What you get

The ABC Plumbing difference

  • Cable machines and hydro jetting on the truck, so the tool is matched to the clog instead of whatever happens to be on hand
  • A camera check afterward, so you see the open line for yourself and can keep the footage
  • No harsh chemicals that can eat at older pipes or burn skin
  • A written flat-rate price before work begins, with the diagnostic fee credited toward the job if you go ahead
  • Drop cloths, shoe covers and a clean-up of the work area every time
  • Work backed by our written workmanship warranty, one year on repairs

What we clear

Every drain in the house, and the line beyond it

A clog in a single fixture and a blockage in the main line need very different tools. We start by working out which one you have.

  • Kitchen sinks

    Grease, food waste and soap film build up in the trap and branch line. We cable the line and, when the pipe walls are coated, jet it clean.

  • Bathroom sinks, tubs and showers

    Hair and soap scum bind into a plug just below the drain. We clear it at the source and show you what came out.

  • Toilets

    A toilet that clogs once is a nuisance. One that clogs again and again usually has a problem deeper in the line, which a camera will find.

  • Laundry lines and standpipes

    Lint, detergent residue and small objects clog washer drains and cause overflows at the standpipe behind the machine.

  • Floor, patio and yard drains

    Garage, patio and area drains collect leaves, sand and mud, especially after winter storms. We flush them out and make sure water runs away from the house.

  • Main sewer lines

    When several fixtures back up together, the blockage is in the main. We clear it from the cleanout and camera the line to learn why it formed.

How a visit works

Our clearing method

  1. 01

    Inspect

    We find out which fixtures are affected and when it started, then work out where the blockage likely sits. One fixture points to a branch line, several at once point to the main.

  2. 02

    Choose the tool

    A cable for hair, soap and everyday clogs, hydro jetting for grease and scale. You hear the method and the flat-rate price before we begin.

  3. 03

    Clear

    We open the line with floors protected, then flush it with plenty of water so debris is carried away instead of left to settle.

  4. 04

    Verify

    A camera and a flow test confirm the line is truly open. We explain what caused the clog and how to keep it from coming back.

Cable machines for ordinary clogs

Hair, soap scum, food waste and wipes cause most household clogs. A motorized drain cable cuts through the blockage in sinks, tubs, showers and laundry lines without harsh chemicals that can eat at older pipes.

We match the cutting head to the job so we clear the pipe rather than just punching a hole through the clog.

Hydro jetting for stubborn buildup

When grease, scale or mineral deposits coat the entire pipe wall, a cable only opens a narrow channel. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the pipe back toward its full diameter, which is especially useful in kitchen lines and older cast iron.

Jetting is not right for every pipe. We inspect first and will say so if your line is too fragile for it.

A camera shows the real cause

A waterproof camera on a flexible cable shows what is actually in the line: a root intrusion, a bellied section, a cracked joint or a stuck toy. You can watch the footage with us and we can save it for your records.

If several fixtures back up together, or the same drain clogs again within weeks, the camera usually finds the real cause.

Keeping drains clear afterward

Skip flushing wipes (even those labeled flushable), run hot water after greasy dishes, use drain strainers in showers, and consider a yearly maintenance cleaning for kitchens and homes with mature trees. We are happy to set up a reminder.

Coastal Orange County adds its own causes. Mature eucalyptus, ficus and pepper trees send roots into older clay and cast-iron lines, and hillside homes often have long, shallow runs where grease and debris settle. In an older home, a yearly camera check costs far less than dealing with a sewage backup.

Slow drain or backup? Call us today.

Describe what the drain is doing and we will tell you what it likely needs, and what it costs, before a truck leaves the shop.

Call 1-800-555-0199

FAQ

Common questions about drain cleaning

Still unsure? The quickest answer is a two-minute call. We will never pressure you into a visit you do not need.

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We advise against them. They can damage pipes and make a later manual clearing hazardous for the plumber.

Drain Cleaning · Laguna Beach and the coast

Need drain cleaning today?

Call and speak with a local, licensed plumber. You get a clear price before any work starts, and a tidy job when we leave.

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Office open 7 days a week. Emergency plumbers on call 24/7.

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