Zinc-coated steel that was common in older homes. It corrodes and clogs, and replacement is usually the answer.
Galvanized steel pipe was used for water supply and small drain and vent lines in many homes built before the 1960s. The zinc coating protects the steel for a time, but it wears off, and rust and mineral buildup form inside.
Galvanized drains clog easily because corrosion makes the walls rough and narrow the opening. Cleaning may help briefly, but the long-term fix is replacement with PVC, ABS or copper, depending on the line. We replace in stages to fit your budget and minimize wall and ceiling damage.
Found in older homes.
Rust and mineral buildup inside.
Poor flow and discoloration.
Rough, nodular walls.
Plan by branch or room.
PVC, ABS or copper.
Use the clog locator, ask the repair advisor or ballpark the cost.
Clog LocatorTell us which fixtures are slow, gurgling or backing up and watch a cutaway of your home light up where the blockage probably is.Try it 
Repair or Replace AdvisorSix questions about your pipe and what the camera found, and we rank cleaning, spot repair, lining, bursting and replacement for you.Try it 
Drain and Sewer Cost EstimatorPick a job, a length and a few options and get a ballpark planning range with a monthly payment view.Try it Sometimes briefly. Heavy corrosion usually returns, so replacement is the lasting fix.
Some insurers ask about it. We can document the condition.
Usually a few days per section, depending on access.
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