Drain Snaking
Mechanical drain snaking to clear stubborn clogs in sinks, tubs, and main lines that a plunger can't fix.
A drain snake (also called an auger) physically breaks up or pulls out whatever's blocking a pipe - hair, grease buildup, foreign objects, or a partial clog that's built up over time. It's usually the first thing we try on a stubborn clog before considering anything more involved like hydro jetting.
We run the snake from the nearest cleanout or fixture drain until it reaches the blockage, then work it through until water flows freely again. For recurring clogs in the same spot, we'll also check whether something structural - like a pipe with a belly in it - is causing debris to keep collecting there.
Frequently asked questions
- How is snaking different from hydro jetting?
- Snaking physically breaks up or pulls out a specific clog. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour the entire inside of the pipe. Snaking is usually the right call for a single, localized blockage.
- Will snaking damage my pipes?
- Done correctly, no. We match the snake and cable size to the pipe to avoid scratching or damaging older or more fragile pipe material.
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