Drain Cleaning

Cleaning vs Clearing

To most people “cleaning” and “clearing” may mean the same thing in some context. However, when it comes to drains they are two very different things. Your drain technician will recommend one or the other depending on your situation. They both have their uses and can help improve your plumbing system. 

Clearing

This refers to the process of breaking up a clog in a drain using a standard drain cable. Once the clog is dislodged, it allows the water to begin to run through the drain again. This process is quick and a great option for homes with an older piping system that may be more fragile. 

Cleaning

Drain cleaning involves using an advanced tip on the cable which allows us to cut away tree roots, fat, oil, grease, (F.O.G), feminine products or anything else that is causing clogs to reappear. Sometimes additional products are needed to slow the regrowth of tree roots within your line.

Hydro Jetting

Hydro jetting uses specialized tools to push highly pressurized water through your plumbing pipes. This water then breaks apart and removes problematic buildup inside your pipes—including roots, fat, oil, grease, (F.O.G), mineral and limescale buildup, random debris, and even large items like tree roots.

Common causes of clogged drains

• Hair
• Soap
• Dirt
• Fat, oil and grease (F.O.G)
• Food waste
• Diapers
• Feminine hygiene products
• Too much toilet paper
• Cat Litter
• Tree roots
• Mineral build-up

The best way to prevent a clogged drain is by being proactive with regular drain cleanings. Just call Budget to schedule your annual drain maintenance and protect your home from clogs and potential damage from back ups. 

BIO-CLEAN

BIO-CLEAN is an industrial strength cleaning solution that can help continue to clean your pipes between regular cleanings. It works to keep your drains clear after a deep cleaning. 

How it works

BIO-CLEAN is a special combination of natural bacteria and enzymes that survive on eating the dead organic waste found in your plumbing system: grease, hair, soap scum, food particles, paper and cotton. BIO-CLEAN does not have any effect on inorganic materials such as plastic pipes. It does not produce heat, fumes or boiling the way other drain cleaning chemicals do. 

What is your main drain?

The main drain is the pipe that carries away all the water from your home and pushes it out into your main sewer line drain. Your main sewer drain is located directly below the slab of your home’s lowest level and connects to a drain. This line can become clogged and result in a backup if not properly cared for. Sewer line repairs result in expensive damage and should always be left to a professional. 

Drain line repairs

When you have a collapsed line or tree roots have grown into it, you will need to have your drain repaired or a floor break as it is commonly known. This process involves digging up your home’s slab to access the area of the pipe that is having an issue. 

Once the pipe is exposed, we will remove any pipe that is broken or has roots in it and replace it with new pipe. Next, we will attach the new pipe to the rest of your existing drain. In some cases, it will require us to break open the floor for several feet to find good pipe to tie back onto if you have a large amount of corrosion or roots in the line. 

Next before we fill back in your slab, we will have your county inspector out to ensure that all the work we have done to your drain is correct. As a fully insured, licensed and bonded company, we make sure we do everything up to code. After we pass an inspection, we will fill in around the pipe and pour concrete over the hole bringing it to a rough finish. 

Signs you need a sewer line repair

• Bad odors
• Cracked or unsettled foundation
• Lush spots in only one part of your lawn
• Clogged drains
• Slowing drains

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