A smell from a drain is a clue. We trace it to the source, whether that is buildup, a dry trap or a broken line.
Sewer gas, a musty smell or a rotten-egg odor from a drain has a cause, and masking it with air fresheners only hides the clue. The usual suspects are a dry trap, biofilm and grease on the pipe wall, a vent problem, a loose toilet flange or a crack in the line.
We trace odors with a methodical approach: check the traps, clean the pipe walls, inspect the vents and, when the cause is not obvious, use a camera and sometimes a smoke test to find leaks. Then we fix the cause and show you how to keep the smell from returning.
Traps, vents, buildup and leaks all checked.
Removes the biofilm that causes persistent odors.
Find cracks and leaks you cannot see.
Sewer gas is more than a nuisance; we take it seriously.
We fix the cause, not the smell.
Easy habits that keep traps sealed.
Every topic has its own page with signs, causes and fixes.
Common problemGrease BuildupWarm grease goes down liquid and turns to a hard, waxy coating on the pipe wall, narrowing it…Learn more 
Common problemBellies & CollapsesA sag holds water and solids. A collapse stops flow entirely. Both need repair, not just cleaning.Learn more 
Pipe or methodHydro JettersTruck- and trailer-mounted jetters deliver the flow and pressure to clean pipes from 2 inches to large mains.Learn more 
Pipe or methodCast IronTough and quiet, but it rusts from the inside after many decades. Common in homes built before the…Learn more Tell us which fixtures are slow, gurgling or backing up and watch a cutaway of your home light up where the blockage probably is.
We ask a few questions, give you immediate tips and send the right equipment.
We look inside the pipe to find the cause, not just the symptom.
You see the findings and approve a price before work begins.
Cable, hydro jetting or repair, with the least disruption to your property.
A second camera pass confirms the line is clear and sound.
We explain what caused it and set up prevention so it does not return.
In small amounts it is mostly a nuisance, but strong or persistent sewer odors deserve attention, and gas can be hazardous in enclosed spaces. Call us right away if odors are strong.
Traps can dry out when a fixture is unused. Running water in them restores the seal.
They can help with light biofilm, but they will not fix a dry trap, a vent problem or a leak.
We send harmless smoke into the lines to see where it escapes, which reveals cracks and bad connections.
Drain CleaningSlow sink? Gurgling tub? We clear the clog at its source, check the line with a camera and…Explore 
Floor DrainsBasement, garage and laundry floor drains stay dry only when the line behind them is clear. We keep…Explore 
Sewer Camera InspectionSee inside your pipes. A camera inspection finds roots, cracks, sags and breaks, and gives you video proof.Explore 
Leak DetectionFind hidden leaks in drains, walls and slabs with cameras, thermal imaging and listening tools, before they cause…Explore Tell us what is going on and we will call you back quickly.
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