Drains remove used water and waste from your sinks, tubs, showers, dishwashers, washing machines, and toilets. A properly working drain system keeps your home clean, sanitary, and free of odors.

Common Household Drains
1. Kitchen Sink Drains

• Handle food particles, grease, and dishwater.
• Easily clogged by fats, oils, starches, and coffee grounds.

2. Bathroom Sink Drains

• Often slowed by hair, soap scum, toothpaste, and cosmetics.

3. Shower & Tub Drains

• Hair and soap buildup are the main culprits.
• Slow draining is the first sign of an issue.

4. Toilet Drains

• Designed for human waste and toilet paper only.
• Clogs often caused by wipes, paper towels, or foreign objects.

5. Floor Drains

• Found in basements, garages, laundry rooms.
• Prevent flooding by collecting excess water.

Signs of a drain issue?

• Slow draining sinks or tubs
• Gurgling sounds from pipes
• Water backing up into other fixtures
• Foul smells coming from drains
• Frequent clogs
• Standing water around floor drains

These signs usually indicate buildup, a blockage deeper in the line, or an issue with the main sewer line.

What Should NOT Go Down Drains?
To help prevent costly repairs:
Kitchen

• Grease, fats, oils
• Coffee grounds
• Pasta, rice, potatoes
• Eggshells
• Fibrous foods (celery, onion skins)

Bathroom

• Hair (use a drain screen)
• Excess soap
• Dental floss
• Cotton balls, wipes, feminine products
• Paper towels

Toilets

• Only flush toilet paper & human waste—nothing else.

How can you prevent drain issues?

• Use drain strainers in sinks, tubs, and showers
• Run hot water after using the sink to help clear oils
• Avoid chemical drain cleaners—they can damage pipes
• Schedule professional drain cleaning annually
• Properly dispose of grease (let cool, then throw away)

Main Sewer Line Problems
If multiple drains clog at the same time, or if sewage backs up into the home, the issue is usually the main sewer line.
Common causes:

• Tree root intrusion
• Pipe collapse or sagging
• Wipes and foreign objects
• Grease buildup

Professional equipment—like drain augers, high-pressure jetting, or a camera inspection—is often needed.


Professional Drain Services that we offer:

• Routine drain cleaning
• Main sewer line snaking
• Hydro-jetting for severe buildup
• Camera inspections to find hidden issues
• Repairs or replacement of damaged pipes
• Preventative maintenance plans

When to Call us-
Customers should reach out when:

• A drain backs up repeatedly
• Multiple drains are slow at once
• There is sewage smell indoors
• Water backs up in tubs when flushing the toilet
• DIY unclogging doesn’t work
• A floor drain overflows