Drain Cleaning
In North San Antonio, most clogged drains start in the kitchen line. Even when people say they never pour grease down the sink, washing dishes sends fats, oils, and grease down the drain in liquid form. Once that water cools, everything hardens and sticks to the inside of the pipe. Over ten or twenty years, a two inch kitchen line can fill almost solid.
Tree roots are another major cause. When a pipe cracks from soil movement or house settling, roots find their way inside and expand until they block the line. The pipe cannot stretch or shrink. It simply breaks, and roots take advantage of the opening.
Improper installation can also create a belly in the pipe. That low spot lets waste collect, slow down, and eventually create a soft stoppage. A belly will not fix itself and cannot be lined or coated. It has to be dug up to be corrected.
How We Fix Clogged Drains
Fixing a clog starts with identifying what caused it. Cabling can poke a small hole through grease, but it does not remove the buildup. That is why the same line often clogs again in a matter of weeks. Hydro jetting is the proper solution for grease, sediment, and soft stoppages because it cleans the full diameter of the pipe.
For root intrusion, we jet the line clean first and then assess the condition of the pipe with a camera. Roots only enter through cracks or separations, so once the line is clean we can talk about long term solutions or maintenance.
If the problem is a belly, we explain the two realistic options. You can dig it up and correct the pipe, or you can maintain it with periodic jetting. Homeowners often choose maintenance because the excavation may not make financial sense.
Why Professional Cleaning Matters
Professional cleaning fixes the cause of the problem instead of just opening a temporary path. Jetting restores the line to full flow, and adding proactive maintenance keeps grease and debris from piling up again.
Camera inspections also give you real information about the condition of your pipes so you can plan ahead, avoid backups, and protect your foundation.
