Drain Cleaning & Sewer Line Repair in Columbia, SC

Drain cleaning clears a blockage in one fixture's line, like a sink, tub or shower. A sewer line problem is further downstream, in the main line carrying wastewater away from your whole home, and it usually shows up in more than one fixture at once instead of just one.

Watch for slow drains in more than one fixture at the same time, water backing up in a sink, tub, shower or toilet, gurgling sounds from your drains, sewage smells inside or outside the house, and soggy or unusually wet spots in the yard. More than one of these at once often points to the sewer line rather than a single clogged drain.

A chemical drain cleaner can sometimes clear a minor clog, but it can also damage older pipes and won't fix whatever is causing a clog to keep coming back. For anything beyond an occasional slow drain, it's worth having a plumber take a look, especially if the clog returns.

The most common causes are hair, soap scum, grease and food buildup, and, for outdoor or older sewer lines, tree roots growing into the pipe. Regular drain cleaning helps catch buildup before it turns into a full clog.

A sewer camera inspection uses a small camera to look inside your sewer line and see exactly what's going on: cracks, blockages, root intrusion, or a sagging section of pipe, without digging up your yard. It's useful if you have a recurring clog, are buying or selling a property, or just want to know the real condition of your sewer line.

Snaking, using a sewer auger, physically breaks through and pulls out a clog. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clear the entire inside of the pipe, grease, roots and built-up debris included, often getting the line cleaner than snaking alone.

Yes. A sewer camera inspection is a smart step before buying, selling or investing in a property, since it shows the real condition of the sewer line before you close, something you can't see from the surface.

A belly is a section of sewer pipe that has sunk or sagged over time, creating a low spot where waste and water collect instead of flowing through. It’s a common cause of recurring clogs and sewage odors. A sewer camera inspection is the most reliable way to find one and see exactly where it is.