Having a clogged drain can be frustrating; let our experienced technicians help. Upon arrival, they will diagnose the problem, give an estimate, and, once accepted, fix the clogged drain so you can go about your day knowing it was taken care of correctly the first time.
Our technicians’ clear lines with traditional cable machines and high-speed chain knockers. On rare occasions, we will recommend a Picote for heavy duty descaling, or jetting service for more serious issues. We have many different options to ensure your drains get cleaned properly. Our drain services cover a number of areas around the home, including:
The need for professional drain services often results from:
Any of the above issues can create an obstruction that restricts flow and leads to recurring drain backups.
Be on the lookout for:
Did you know that not all clogged drain services include fully cleaning the drain? You’ve likely seen $99 (or lower) drain specials advertised everywhere. Most of the time, the services being offered are drain clearing, which is not the same as drain cleaning.
Drain clearing involves poking a small hole through the blockage to get water moving again. The factors that caused the blockage, like grease, food residue or tree roots, remain in the line. That means the lines will become clogged again, and that can sometimes happen quickly.
At Ron the Sewer Rat, our process involves cleaning pipes wall-to-wall to remove grease, buildup, and debris. Next time you’re looking for drain services, ask yourself this: “Are they just clearing the line, or are they actually cleaning it?”
We take pride in doing a quality job and being honest with our processes. Some of the benefits of working with our clogged drain service team include:
Actually clean, not just “clear” pipes. Some drain cleaners just poke a hole through the clog and call it a day, but at Ron the Sewer Rat, we make sure clogs are cleaned out entirely to prevent more issues in the future.
The right equipment for the job. We arrive at every job with a diverse assortment of equipment, allowing us to address various types of drain issues without having to call in additional support.
Video inspections. Using video inspection equipment, we inspect the drain post-cleaning to verify that everything was cleaned properly and to identify any problem areas.
Upfront pricing. We believe in honest and transparent pricing. You’ll never get a surprise bill, and if something requires an additional charge, we’ll be upfront with you about how much and why. You can learn more about our pricing model here.
Highly trained staff. Every new situation presents a learning opportunity. In addition to weekly team training, our newer technicians ride along with senior staff for three months to learn from the best in the business.
Proactively protect your home’s sewer lines from costly repairs and emergencies with regular checkups, cleanings, and prevention care. With regular maintenance, you can keep the water in your home flowing freely and prevent it from backing up into your house. Every house’s needs are different; some require annual drain clearing, and some only require it every few years. Depending on the reason for the backups.
Certain types of homes are more susceptible to issues than others. If you live in an older home, have experienced tree root interference before, or live in a home with more people and therefore a greater number of flushes, a maintenance program could be right for you.
Sign up between January and April to receive a discounted price on your maintenance plan. Reach out to our team at 612-662-8817 to learn more about our drain services.
Drains back up for a variety of reasons including:
(1) Roots. Any line with improper or worn seals will allow roots to grow through the seams.
(2) Improper installation of the drain line.
(3) Objects that should not be flushed, including wet wipes, paper towels, feminine products and grease.
Unfortunately, if the line is backed up the camera will not have the ability to see through dirty water, so it would be a futile effort and a waste of your money.
We can clean the floor drain to the point where it connects to your mainline because floor drain lines are only 2” or less in diameter. But the mainline is 4”-6” and requires a larger blade which does not fit through the floor drain. If the mainline pipe to the street needs to be cleaned, we have to enter the pipe from another point.
Some lines have years of build-up and need the power and torque of a professional drain cleaner to get through them. In addition, since Ron the Sewer Rat has years of experience, we know various “tricks of the trade” – such as getting around turns in the pipe – to successfully clear the drain.
A blade or cutter is the attachment added to the end of the cable that cleans the pipe as it rotates, cutting away any obstruction. We use a dozen different blades to clean lines. Various sizes are required because sewers all have different size clean outs and pipe diameter. For example, most lines are under 3”-4” under the foundation, converting to 6” outside the house.