Drain cleaning and hydro jetting in Tampa
A slow sink is a nuisance. Water coming up in the tub when someone flushes is a main line problem. Either way, the fix starts with clearing the clog from the right access point and finding out why it formed.
Signs of a clog
- Sinks, tubs or showers draining slowly
- Gurgling from drains or toilets
- Water backing up in the tub when a toilet is flushed
- Several fixtures backing up at once
- Sewer odor from drains
- The same drain clogging every few weeks
How drains get cleared
Cable machines
A rotating cable cuts through hair, soap and paper clogs in branch lines and toilets.
Hydro jetting
High-pressure water scours grease, scale and roots off the pipe walls instead of just punching a hole through them.
Camera inspection
A camera run shows what caused the clog and the condition of the pipe, so you don't pay for the same clog twice.
Main line cleanouts
Clearing the line between the house and the sewer from the cleanout, so the clog leaves the house.
What affects the price
- Where the clog is: a single fixture or the main line.
- Access. A main line with an outside cleanout is faster than pulling a toilet.
- Method. Hydro jetting takes more equipment and time than cabling.
- Whether a camera inspection is needed to find the cause.
You get the price for your job before any work starts.
Drains in older Tampa homes
Homes built before the mid-1970s in Tampa often have cast iron drains. Over decades, scale builds up inside them and narrows the pipe, which is why grease and paper catch so easily. Jetting cleans that scale off, but on badly deteriorated cast iron it has to be done carefully, so a camera look comes first.
Tampa's live oaks are another regular cause. Roots find their way into joints in older clay and cast iron lines and grow into a net that catches everything. Cabling cuts them back; repair or lining keeps them out. See sewer line repair.
Common questions
Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?
They can damage older pipes and rarely clear a real blockage. They also make the job more hazardous for whoever clears the drain next. A plunger or a call is the better option.
Is hydro jetting safe for my pipes?
For pipes in sound condition, yes. On fragile cast iron or clay, a camera inspection comes first to decide whether jetting or cabling is the right tool.
Why does my drain keep clogging?
Repeat clogs usually point to something in the pipe: scale, roots, a sag that holds water, or a broken section. A camera inspection finds it.
Do I have a cleanout?
Most Tampa homes have one or more cleanouts, usually a capped pipe near the foundation or in the yard. If yours is buried or missing, one can be added to make future drain cleaning faster.
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Areas we serve
Drain cleaning across Tampa and these nearby communities: