Six common drain problems and eight pipe types and cleaning methods, from tree roots and grease to cast iron, clay and trenchless lining.
Every problem has a page with signs, causes and what actually fixes it.
Common problemTree RootsFine roots find a crack or an open joint, then grow into a net that catches everything flowing…Learn more 
Common problemGrease BuildupWarm grease goes down liquid and turns to a hard, waxy coating on the pipe wall, narrowing it…Learn more 
Common problemWipes & FlushablesWipes labeled flushable do not break down like paper. They tangle with each other and with grease to…Learn more 
Common problemBellies & CollapsesA sag holds water and solids. A collapse stops flow entirely. Both need repair, not just cleaning.Learn more 
Common problemScale & CorrosionRust, scale and mineral deposits slowly shrink old drain lines until water has barely any room to flow.Learn more 
Common problemStormwater ProblemsClogged yard drains, crushed downspout lines and infiltration put water where it does not belong.Learn more Honest guidance on pipe materials and the cleaning and repair methods that suit them.
Pipe or methodCast IronTough and quiet, but it rusts from the inside after many decades. Common in homes built before the…Learn more 
Pipe or methodClay TileRock-hard and long-lived, but the short sections and joints let roots in. Common in older sewer laterals.Learn more 
Pipe or methodOrangeburgTar-impregnated fiber pipe used mid-century. It softens, deforms and collapses, and it is rarely worth saving.Learn more 
Pipe or methodPVC & ABSSmooth, light and corrosion-proof: the standard for new drain and sewer lines for decades.Learn more 
Pipe or methodGalvanized SteelZinc-coated steel that was common in older homes. It corrodes and clogs, and replacement is usually the answer.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 methodDrain MachinesCable machines with interchangeable cutting heads open blocked lines quickly, from small sinks to large mains.Learn more 
Pipe or methodCIPP LinersA resin-saturated felt tube cured inside the old pipe makes a new pipe within a pipe, without a…Learn more Six quick questions and we rank cleaning, lining, bursting and replacement for your situation.
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