From a single slow sink to a backed-up main sewer line, we clear it. Hydro jetting, sewer camera inspection, and root removal for Flagstaff homes of every age.
Flagstaff's mix of old neighborhoods, mature pine and aspen roots, and monsoon storm flow create a few clog patterns we see again and again.
The pines and aspens that make Flagstaff beautiful also seek water. Older clay or cast-iron sewer lines through Sunnyside, Greenlaw, Mountain Dell, and Cheshire are especially vulnerable. Roots enter through small joint cracks and grow into a full mat.
Kitchen lines clog with cooking grease that solidifies in cold pipe runs. Bathroom lines clog with hair and soap scum. Both build up slowly and are best removed with hydro jetting, not just a basic snake.
July through September monsoon storms overload combined and older sewer systems. If your floor drain backs up during a heavy rain, it usually points to a partial blockage upstream that the storm flow is pushing past your home's connection.
Soil shifts, freeze-thaw cycles, and settling create low spots (bellies) and joint offsets where waste collects. Camera inspection identifies these, and we can spot-repair or recommend a trenchless replacement.
Every drain or sewer call includes a diagnosis, a clear price before work, and a clean job site when we leave.
Small clog symptoms grow into expensive backups. Call when you notice any of these.
If the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and tub all drain slowly, the problem is downstream of all of them — usually in the main sewer line.
A toilet that bubbles when you run the shower or washing machine means air is being pulled past a partial blockage. That blockage will eventually become a full one.
A sewer odor near the cleanout or along the line's path in your yard often means a cracked or offset pipe is leaking. Camera inspection finds it.
If the lowest drain in your house (often a basement floor drain or basement shower) backs up first, the main sewer line is blocked. Stop using water and call us.
Common signs include multiple drains backing up at once, gurgling sounds from toilets when you run the sink or shower, sewer smells in the yard or basement, slow drains throughout the house, and patches of unusually green grass over the sewer line path. In older Flagstaff neighborhoods like Sunnyside, Greenlaw, and Cheshire, mature pine and aspen roots intruding into clay or cast-iron lines is the most common cause.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water (around 3,500 PSI) to scour the inside of a drain or sewer line. It removes grease buildup, soap scum, mineral scale, and tree roots that a basic snake just punctures through. We recommend hydro jetting for recurring clogs, main sewer lines with root intrusion, kitchen lines clogged with grease, and any line that has not been cleaned in years.
For most Flagstaff homes, a professional drain cleaning every 18 to 24 months keeps lines flowing and prevents backups. Homes with mature trees over the sewer line, or older homes with clay or cast-iron sewer pipe, benefit from annual main line jetting and camera inspection. Monsoon season (July through September) is a good time to schedule, before peak stormwater flow.
Yes. We use a flexible camera fed through the sewer cleanout to visually inspect the entire line from the house to the city tap or septic tank. The camera shows root intrusion, cracks, bellies, offsets, and material type. We record video and share it with you so you can see the condition of your line and any recommended repairs.
Costs vary based on the location of the clog, the cleaning method needed, and whether camera inspection is included. We provide a clear price before we begin. Call (555) 000-0000 for a free, no-obligation estimate.